Roman Chamomile Plant Care

Roman Chamomile (Anthemis nobilis) belongs to the Asteraceae family within the Anthemis genus. Roman Chamomile is native to dry fields and around gardens and cultivated grounds in Europe, North America, and South America. Roman Chamomile is also known as Chamomile, English Chamomile, Garden Chamomile.

Roman Chamomile displays a low mounding perennial growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately 1 ft. Roman Chamomile produces daisy-like flowers in shades of white, yellow, or pink.

Leaf size: approximately 1 inches.

Anthemis nobilis requires watering every 3–5 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.

Roman Chamomile thrives in full sun to light shade.

Anthemis nobilis grows best at temperatures of 60–75°F. Roman Chamomile prefers humidity levels of 50–70%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.

Well-draining sandy loam with added organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Roman Chamomile to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.

Feed Roman Chamomile every 2 months during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.

Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.

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Divide clumps every 2-3 years in spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.

Roman Chamomile can be propagated through seeds, division of clumps. Similar propagation techniques also apply to mayweed plant care, which shares the same genus.

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Roman Chamomile is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, whiteflies. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.

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Roman Chamomile grows outdoors in USDA Zone 4a – 9b. It survives winters down to planting zone 4a. Roman Chamomile is native to dry fields and around gardens and cultivated grounds in Europe, North America, and South America.