Crown Mayweed
Matricaria chamomilla
- Native to:
- Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Austria, Azores, Baleares, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canary Is., China, Cyprus, Czechia-Slovakia, Denmark, East Aegean Is., Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, India, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Kazakhstan, Kirgizstan, Korea, Kriti, Krym, Lebanon-Syria, Morocco, Myanmar, Netherlands, North Caucasus, Norway, NW. Balkan Pen., Pakistan, Palestine, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Sardegna, Sicilia, Sinai, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tadzhikistan, Transcaucasus, Türkiye, Türkiye-in-Europe, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Vietnam
Photo by David J. Stang,Photo by David J. Stang,Universidad Central del Ecuador.
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Asteraceae
- Genus:
- Matricaria
- Species:
- Matricaria chamomilla
- USDA Symbol:
- MACO7
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Annual
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug
- Bloom Colors:
- white, yellow
Wildlife Benefits
- Bees:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)
- Butterflies & Moths:
- ★★☆☆☆ Documented Lepidoptera association (GBIF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 7–14 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily in warm soil with light; surface sow and keep moist.
Where to Buy
Nationwide Seller
- Sheffield's Seed (seeds)