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Matricaria discoidea

 
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Family: Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ay) (Info)
Genus: Matricaria (mat-ri-KAR-ee-uh) (Info)
Species: discoidea (dis-KOY-dee-uh) (Info)

Synonym:Matricaria matricarioides
Synonym:Chamomilla suaveolens
Synonym:Lepidanthus suaveolens
Synonym:Santolina suaveolens
Synonym:Tanacetum suaveolens

2 members have or want this plant for trade.

Category:
Annuals

Height:
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing:
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)

Hardiness:
Not Applicable

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun

Danger:
Pollen may cause allergic reaction

Bloom Color:
Chartreuse (Yellow-Green)

Bloom Time:
Mid Spring

Foliage:
Herbaceous
Aromatic

Other details:
May be a noxious weed or invasive
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season

Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall

Seed Collecting:
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

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Profile:

No positives
2 neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Neutral Ulrich On Mar 29, 2005, Ulrich from Manhattan Beach, CA
(Zone 11) wrote:

It grows as a weed in pavement cracks in this area and smells just like German Chamomile.

Neutral Terry On Feb 7, 2003, Terry from Murfreesboro, TN
(Zone 7a) wrote:

So named because the leaves will give off a distinctive pineapple scent when crushed.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Phoenix, Arizona
Berkeley, California
Manhattan Beach, California
Santa Cruz, California
Donovan, Illinois
Westchester, Illinois
Louisville, Kentucky
Hancock, Michigan
Orrville, Ohio
Bandon, Oregon
Lincoln City, Oregon
Millersburg, Pennsylvania
Conway, South Carolina
Elk, Washington
Port Orchard, Washington
Spokane, Washington



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