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Roman chamomile

Chamaemelum nobile
Edible value3Medicinal value8Other uses7
perennial1.6×0.2 mzone 5–8light shade

Will it grow where I live?

Roman chamomile is hardy to zone 5 – that covers all of Central Europe and the British Isles, and every USDA zone from 5 upwards.

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Winter hardiness by USDA zone, summer warmth by heat sum – the same values the app and the plant finder use.

Profile

Family
Asteraceae
Habit
perennial
Height
1.6 m
Spread
0.2 m
Growth
medium
Lifespan
5 years
First yield
after 1 year
Hardiness
zone 5–8
Shade tolerance
light shade
Soil
Sand, Silt, Loam
Soil moisture
semi-dry – very moist
pH
5 – 7
nectar source

Uses

Edible3 of 10
Medicinal8 of 10
Other uses7 of 10

Frequently asked questions

Roman chamomile: how big does it get?

Roman chamomile (Chamaemelum nobile) grows as a perennial and reaches roughly 1.6 m in height when mature, with a spread of about 0.2 m. Growth is medium.

Roman chamomile: what site does it need?

Roman chamomile tolerates light shade. Suitable soils are Sand, Silt, Loam. Soil moisture should be in the range semi-dry – very moist. The pH may lie between 5 and 7.

Roman chamomile: is it hardy?

Roman chamomile is listed as hardy in zone 5–8 and survives normal winters outdoors there.

Roman chamomile: will it grow in Central Europe?

Roman chamomile is hardy to zone 5 – that covers all of Central Europe and the British Isles, and every USDA zone from 5 upwards.

Roman chamomile: is it poisonous?

No toxicity is recorded for Roman chamomile. With wild plants, never rely on a database alone — only on a confident identification.

Roman chamomile: what is it used for?

Rated on a scale up to 10: Edible 3/10, Medicinal 8/10, Other uses 7/10.

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