Plants > Climbers

scented mayweed

Matricaria recutita

Fragrant

Genus: Matricaria
Family: Asteraceae
Common Names: sweet false chamomile, German chamomile [2], horse gowan [3], wild chamomile [2]

About this plant

An annual with much divided, aromatic foliage, scented mayweedhas daisy-like flowers- white rays withyellow disc florets-which are borne singly on stemsfrom June to August

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H7

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Shade

Soil

LoamSandy

pH

AcidAlkalineNeutral

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Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Sheltered

Care Guide

Cultivation

Prefers light soil and as a cornfield weed, disturbed ground to germinate

Pruning

None required

Propagation

Propagate by seed

Pests

Trouble-free

Diseases

Trouble-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Wildflower Meadow

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

One To Two Years