German Chamomile

Type: Heirloom
Packet Size: 50+ seeds

Matricaria chamomilla. German Chamomile is a beautiful, easy-to-grow annual herb known for its delicate, daisy-like flowers with white petals, golden-yellow centers, and a sweet, apple-like fragrance. This popular medicinal and culinary herb has been grown for generations. German chamomile is an excellent addition to herb gardens, flower beds, and pollinator gardens, attracting bees and beneficial insects. Its fragrant flowers can be harvested and dried for year-round use, and plants readily self-seed for future growing seasons.

🌱 Growing Information

How to Grow German Chamomile from Seed

Planting Depth: ⅛ inch (press seeds into soil, do not cover deeply)
Seed Spacing: 6–8 inches
Row Spacing: 12–18 inches
Germination Time: 7–14 days
Days to Bloom: 60–90 days
Sun Requirements: Full Sun

Planting Tips:
German chamomile grows best in full sun and well-drained soil but can tolerate partial shade. Start seeds indoors 4–6 weeks before the last frost or sow directly outdoors after the danger of frost has passed. Gently press seeds onto the soil surface, as light helps with germination. Keep soil lightly moist until seedlings emerge. Harvest flowers when fully open to encourage continuous blooming throughout the growing season. Allow a few flowers to go to seed for natural reseeding the following year.