Pineapple-weed
Matricaria discoidea
Also listed as Chamomilla suaveolens, Lepidotheca suaveolens
Also known as Disc Mayweed, Rayless Chamomile, Rayless Mayweed
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A low-growing annual or winter annual with finely divided foliage and tiny yellow-green button-like flower heads that lack ray florets. Often found as a weedy groundcover in disturbed areas, it is drought-tolerant and requires minimal care.
Why grow it
Pineapple-weed offers low-maintenance groundcover value in situations where conventional turf or ornamental species struggle, particularly in compacted or poor soils. Its minimal fertility requirements and drought tolerance make it useful for erosion control or stabilizing disturbed ground, though it establishes more slowly than aggressive turf alternatives and may require occasional management to prevent self-seeding in cultivated beds.
Watch out for
This plant readily self-seeds and can become persistent in regularly disturbed areas like pathways or driveways, so deadheading before seed set helps prevent unwanted spread. The foliage has a distinctive pineapple-like scent when crushed, which some find pleasant but others may prefer to avoid in high-traffic zones.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Asteraceae
Native to the United States
Native Range
Eastern Asia and North America
Native to: Alaska, California, Idaho, Oregon, Washington
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Edible Parts
Season of Interest
Ground cover
Low spreading plants that carpet the soil.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
A low-growing annual or winter annual with finely divided foliage and tiny yellow-green button-like flower heads that lack ray florets. Often found as a weedy groundcover in disturbed areas, it is drought-tolerant and requires minimal care.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Pineapple-weed grows in your area.
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Why grow it
Pineapple-weed offers low-maintenance groundcover value in situations where conventional turf or ornamental species struggle, particularly in compacted or poor soils. Its minimal fertility requirements and drought tolerance make it useful for erosion control or stabilizing disturbed ground, though it establishes more slowly than aggressive turf alternatives and may require occasional management to prevent self-seeding in cultivated beds.
Watch out for
This plant readily self-seeds and can become persistent in regularly disturbed areas like pathways or driveways, so deadheading before seed set helps prevent unwanted spread. The foliage has a distinctive pineapple-like scent when crushed, which some find pleasant but others may prefer to avoid in high-traffic zones.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Asteraceae
Native to the United States
Native Range
Eastern Asia and North America
Native to: Alaska, California, Idaho, Oregon, Washington
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Edible Parts
Season of Interest
Ground cover
Low spreading plants that carpet the soil.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
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