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Chamomile Varietals


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)
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