Chamaemelum nobile (Roman Chamomile) is a low, fragrant perennial that forms a soft, ground-hugging mat of finely divided foliage. In season, small white daisy-like blooms rise above the leaves, adding a bright, classic look and a pleasant herbal scent when you brush past it. This plant is often grown where you want a neat, low green carpet with a gentle, cottage-garden feel.

Give your Roman Chamomile a sunny to lightly shaded spot. Full sun encourages denser growth, but it also tolerates part shade, especially where afternoons are hot. Plant it in well-drained soil; it performs best in evenly moist soil while getting established, then handles short dry spells well. Avoid sites that stay wet for long periods, particularly in winter, because constantly soggy soil can weaken the crown and roots.

Once your planting fills in, you can keep it tidy by lightly trimming or shearing the foliage after flowering or whenever the mat starts to look uneven. This encourages fresh growth and a fuller, more uniform habit. If you want to expand a patch, you can divide or lift and replant pieces during mild weather. Keep weeds pulled while the plants knit together so the mat can close quickly and stay attractive.

Use this plant as a fragrant edging, a small-scale groundcover, or in places where you want a low plant near paths and patios. It tolerates light foot traffic better than many perennials, making it a good option around stepping areas where you occasionally walk. Flowers can be harvested and dried for herbal tea or potpourri, and blooms are visited by many pollinators when present.

Specifications

• Cold hardiness zone: 4-9 (-30 degrees F) - Contact your local extension to confirm hardiness if you are in a fringe zone (we cannot guarantee hardiness in fringe zones)
• Light: Full sun   Part sun
• Mature height: 3-6"
• Spread: 12-15"
• Tolerant of: Drought, Foot Traffic, Poor Soil
• Spreads by creeping: Yes
• Edible: Yes
• Evergreen: Yes
• Fragrant: Yes

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