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Eastern Chamomile (Anthemis ruthenica)

Eastern Chamomile (Anthemis ruthenica) is an annual herb native to Eastern Europe and Western Asia, known for its daisy-like flowers and aromatic foliage.

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Sunlight

Full Sun

Watering

Moderate

Soil

Well-drained

Temperature

Moderate

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Low

Care Requirements

Light

Full Sun

Prefers at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily.

Watering

Moderate

Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings; reduce in winter.

Soil

Well-drained

Temperature

Moderate

Prefers average room temperatures, hardy in USDA zones 4-8.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Low

Benefits from light feeding in spring; not a heavy feeder.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Herb

Plant Place Type

Garden, Pot

Plant Environment

Outdoor

Lifespan

Annual

Plant Height

0.2 - 0.5 m

Spread

0.2 - 0.4 m

Growth Rate

Fast

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Feathery

Flower Size

2-3 cm diameter

Optimal Sunlight Lux

60000

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Synonyms
Anthemis maritima Pall. ex M.Bieb.
Anthemis neilreichii J.Ortmann
Anthemis requienii Sch.Bip. ex Nyman
Chamaemelum ruthenicum E.H.L.Krause
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderAsterales
  • familyAsteraceae
  • genusAnthemis
  • speciesAnthemis ruthenica
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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