Chamomile nobile 'Treneague' - (Chamaemelum) comm. Chamomile 'Lawn'
Chamomile nobile 'Treneague' - (Chamaemelum) comm. Chamomile 'Lawn'
Chamomile nobile ‘Treneague’, also known as lawn chamomile (Chamaemelum nobile), is a delightful ground cover option. Here are some details about this charming plant:
- Common Name: Lawn chamomile
- Botanical Name: Chamaemelum nobile ‘Treneague’
- Group: Ground cover, herbaceous
- Planting Time: Spring
- Height and Spread: 5-10 cm (2-4 inches) in height; 45 cm (18 inches) spread
- Aspect: Full sun or light, dappled shade
- Hardiness: Fully hardy
- Difficulty: Moderate
Chamomile lawns are particularly useful in sunny areas where foot traffic is light or mower access is challenging. Unlike traditional grass lawns, they offer a fragrant, apple-scented carpet of green foliage that remains lush even in dry weather. The best part? No mowing required! 🌼🌿
If you’re considering creating a chamomile lawn, Chamaemelum nobile ‘Treneague’ is an excellent choice. Its fine, bright green feathery foliage forms a dense, strongly aromatic carpet, making it a delightful addition to any garden or landscape. 🌱
(Chamaemelum) comm. Chamomile 'Lawn'
Narrative Description:
An excellent carpet-forming evergreen perennial also known as Chamomile 'Lawn'.
Ideal Conditions:
Prefers full sun, or partial shade with free-draining soil or compost.
Possible Situation:
Plant in the border or in stone free soil within rock gardens. Often planted near paths to release aroma when you brush past.
Resilience:
Hardy
Habit:
Mat Forming
Height x Spread / Trail:
10 x 20 cm
Features:
Attracts Wildlife
Scented
Typical Season:
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter
Flower Colour:
Foliage Colour:
green
Flowering Time:
N/A
Planting Recommendations:
Bed/Border
Rockery
Prefers:
Full Sun
Part Sun
Temperature Tolerance:
A hardy plant which should survive normal winter conditions outside, especially if protected from the hardest frosts.