Pests and diseases seldom bother it. The bark is used for medicinal purposes. It prefers drier, sandy soil that is slightly alkaline. Sowing seeds or taking cuttings in early spring is the method of propagation commonly used. Pests and disease seldom bother it, but cats do love this herb.
Propagation is done by sowing seed in late spring or early summer or by dividing in early spring.
Chamomile is seldom bothered by pests or diseases. Propagation should be done by seed sown or by dividing older plants in the spring or fall. Cuttings may be taken in spring. Comfrey is susceptible to Japanese Beetles, snails and slugs. The fresh or dried leaves or the dried roots are used for external medicinal purposes.