Below is a list of all known varietals for Chamomile. Click on a varietal name to view more detailed information.
Varietal Name | Description | Soil Texture | pH Range | Organic Matter | Salinity Level | Hardiness Zone | Humidity | Water (in/wk) |
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English Chamomile | Another name for Roman chamomile. A perennial plant often used as a ground cover. Its tea has a more bitter taste than German chamomile. | Sandy Loam | 6.6 - 7.3 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | < 2 | 8A | Low | 2 - 3 |
German Chamomile | An annual plant widely used for tea due to its sweeter flavor. It has a taller, more upright growing habit than Roman chamomile. | Loamy Soil | 6.6 - 7.3 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | 2 - 4 | 9A | Moderate | 1 - 2 |
Pineapple Weed | An annual known for its fruity fragrance and use in tea. It thrives in compacted, poor soil and lacks the white petals of other chamomile varieties. | Sandy Soil | < 5.0 | Very Low (< 1%) | 4A | |||
Roman Chamomile | A perennial plant often used as a ground cover. Its tea has a more bitter taste than German chamomile. | Sandy Loam | 6.6 - 7.3 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | < 2 | 8A | Low | 2 - 3 |