Stinking Chamomile

A Stinking Chamomile should be watered every 4-7 days once established, depending on temperature, humidity and sunlight. To keep the soil evenly moist, water from the base of the plant. Water until the soil is saturated and discard any excess water. Do not water again until the soil starts to dry. In hot, dry weather, the plant may need to be watered more frequently. In cooler and wetter conditions, it may need less. Water for too long, or too little, can cause root rot or drought stress.

Stinking Chamomile (Anthemis cotula) grows best in full sun or light shade. It prefers at least 6 to 8 hours of sunlight per day. Since sunlight can vary throughout the year, the plant should receive more sunlight during the longer summer days and a bit less during the winter. It should be grown in a well-drained, moderately fertile soil in a sheltered spot where it is not exposed to strong winds or frosts.

Stinking Chamomile (Anthemis cotula) should be pruned annually, in the early spring (March or April). Pruning should include the removal of any dead, dying, diseased or broken branches, in order to encourage new growth and improve the overall health of the plant. The plant should also be thinned slightly, removing any overcrowded or crowded branches that may be inhibiting the free-flow of air and light throughout. Be careful not to prune too heavily as this can reduce flowering, as well as damage the plant. After pruning, it is a good idea to fertilize the plant with a balanced fertilizer and mulch around the base.