Chamomile Lawn Treneague

Description

Chamaemelum nobile ‘Treneague’ – lawn chamomile

Botanical name: Chamaemelum nobile ‘Treneague’
Common names: Lawn chamomile, Roman chamomile
Family: Asteraceae (daisy family)
Plant type: Evergreen perennial
Habit: Low, creeping, mat-forming
Pot size: 9cm pot
Eventual size: Approx. 5–10cm tall × spreading
Foliage: Finely divided, feathery, bright green aromatic foliage with a sweet apple scent; evergreen
Flowers: A non-flowering clone, so it produces little or no flower; grown for its aromatic foliage
Scent: Sweet, apple-scented foliage, released when trodden on or brushed
Aspect / light: Full sun to light shade
Soil: Well-drained, light; dislikes heavy wet soil; any pH
Hardiness: RHS H6 (hardy, to about −20°C); USDA zones 4–8
Exposure: Open, sunny
Native range: Selected form; the species is native to western Europe including the UK
Toxicity / pet & child safety: Generally considered non-toxic to people and pets

Chamaemelum nobile ‘Treneague’ is a low, non-flowering creeping chamomile forming a fragrant, apple-scented evergreen carpet. The classic choice for a scented chamomile lawn, seat or path in a sunny, well-drained spot.

GardenAdvice notes

The classic chamomile for making a fragrant lawn, ‘Treneague’ is a special non-flowering clone that stays low and neat, forming a dense, feathery, evergreen carpet that releases a delicious sweet apple scent when walked on or brushed. Because it doesn’t flower or set seed, it stays tidy and even, making it perfect for a scented chamomile lawn, path, or the seat of a turf bench.

Growing & planting

Plant in spring in light, well-drained soil in full sun to light shade — it needs good drainage and dislikes heavy, wet ground. Prepare the ground thoroughly and weed-free before planting, and space plants about 15–20cm apart for a lawn, so they knit together into a continuous carpet. Keep well watered while establishing.

Care & maintenance

Low-maintenance once established, though a chamomile lawn needs hand-weeding, as it can’t be treated with lawn weedkillers, and only light, occasional use in its first year while it establishes. It needs no mowing (or only very occasional trimming). Keep it weed-free and water in dry spells. It tolerates light foot traffic but not heavy wear.

Propagation

• Division: Lift and divide, or detach rooted pieces, in spring — the standard way to bulk it up.
• Cuttings: Rooted pieces can be lifted and replanted through the growing season.

Pests & diseases

Generally trouble-free. Its main needs are good drainage and freedom from weeds; it can thin out in heavy, wet soil or with heavy wear. Otherwise easy in the right sunny, well-drained spot.

Uses in the garden

The classic choice for a fragrant chamomile lawn, a scented path, the seat of a turf bench, or between paving in a sunny, well-drained spot, releasing its apple scent underfoot; also good as aromatic groundcover.

Wildlife value

As a non-flowering clone it offers little for pollinators directly, but a chamomile lawn makes a pesticide-free, aromatic surface that supports a healthy garden.

Toxicity & safety

This herb is generally regarded as non-toxic to people and pets.

GardenAdvice tip

‘Treneague’ is the one to choose for a scented chamomile lawn or seat, because it’s a non-flowering clone that stays low and tidy without mowing, releasing that lovely apple scent underfoot. The secrets to success are excellent drainage, a weed-free start (you’ll need to hand-weed, as no weedkiller can be used), and only light foot traffic, especially in the first year while it knits together.

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