Scentless Mayweed
Tripleurospermum inodorum
Also listed as Chamomilla inodora, Matricaria inodora
Also known as Scentless Chamomile, False Chamomile, False Mayweed
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A common annual weed with finely divided, feathery foliage and small white daisy-like flowers. It thrives in disturbed areas and requires minimal care, often considered a pest in cultivated gardens.
Why grow it
Scentless mayweed differs from scented mayweed (Matricaria chamomilla) primarily in lacking the characteristic aromatic oils, making it less useful for herbal applications. Its rapid growth and prolific self-seeding can be useful for quick ground cover in disturbed sites or as a pioneer plant in restoration work, though it requires little input once established. The finely divided foliage provides visual texture similar to cultivated chamomile or feverfew without the management demands of ornamental varieties.
Watch out for
This plant produces large numbers of seeds that can persist in soil for several years, so it establishes readily once introduced to a site and may require repeated removal if containment is desired. Young seedlings are relatively easy to pull, but mature plants develop deeper root systems that resist casual hand-pulling. Monitor self-seeding if you intend to maintain other vegetation in the same area.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Asteraceae
Native Range
Europe and western Asia
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
A common annual weed with finely divided, feathery foliage and small white daisy-like flowers. It thrives in disturbed areas and requires minimal care, often considered a pest in cultivated gardens.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Scentless Mayweed grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Why grow it
Scentless mayweed differs from scented mayweed (Matricaria chamomilla) primarily in lacking the characteristic aromatic oils, making it less useful for herbal applications. Its rapid growth and prolific self-seeding can be useful for quick ground cover in disturbed sites or as a pioneer plant in restoration work, though it requires little input once established. The finely divided foliage provides visual texture similar to cultivated chamomile or feverfew without the management demands of ornamental varieties.
Watch out for
This plant produces large numbers of seeds that can persist in soil for several years, so it establishes readily once introduced to a site and may require repeated removal if containment is desired. Young seedlings are relatively easy to pull, but mature plants develop deeper root systems that resist casual hand-pulling. Monitor self-seeding if you intend to maintain other vegetation in the same area.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Asteraceae
Native Range
Europe and western Asia
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
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