Jesse Saylor
Family
Asteraceae
Botanical Name
Anthemis arvensis
Plant Common Name
Corn Chamomile, Field Chamomile
General Description
The beautifully feathery field chamomile is a Eurasian field weed that has invaded much of North America. From early to late summer, depending on the geographic location of the plant, pretty white daisies are produced. This sun lover is most commonly found in old-fields, disturbed lands and along roadsides.
Seedlings germinate in winter or early spring and ferny green to gray-green leaves cover the upright stems of growing plants. By summer loads of pretty white daisies with yellow centers are produced at the stem tips. Bees, butterflies and other insect pollinators visit the blooms and loads of seeds follow. These drop to the ground once heads are fully mature and dry, usually by late summer or fall.
Field chamomile is easy to weed from garden beds, just pull plants before they flower and set seed. Gardeners may be attracted to the pretty flowers it produces, but don't be fooled. It will self-sow prolifically in no time quickly becoming a garden pest.
Growing Conditions
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Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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Soil Drainage
Well Drained
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Soil type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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Growth Rate
Very Fast
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Water Requirements
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
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Habit
Upright/Erect
Ornamental Features
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Flower Interest
Showy
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Flower Color
White, Yellow
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
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Foliage Color (Spring)
Green, Light Green
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Foliage Color (Summer)
Green, Light Green
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Foliage Color (Fall)
Green, Light Green
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Fragrant Flowers
Yes
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Fragrant Fruit
No
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Fragrant Foliage
Yes
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Bark or Stem Fragrant
Yes
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Flower Petal Number
Single
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Repeat Bloomer
Yes
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Showy Fruit
No
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Edible Fruit
No
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Showy Foliage
Yes
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Foliage Texture
Fine
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Foliage Sheen
Matte
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Evergreen
No
Special Characteristics
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Usage
Wildflower
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Sharp or Has Thorns
No
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Invasive
Yes
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Attracts
Butterflies
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Self-Sowing
Yes
