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Variety Info
Family: Asteraceae
Native: Africa and Europe
Hardiness: Annual; reseeds
Exposure: Full sun
Plant Dimensions: 18"–30" tall, 12"–18" wide
Variety Info: Fern-like foliage on thin, light green stems, ¾" apple-scented, white, daisy-like flowers with yellow centers. Blooms from late spring to summer.
Attributes: Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Beneficial Insects, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Good for Containers
Sowing Info
When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date or as soon as soil can be worked.
When to Start Inside: 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date. Optimal soil temperature is 65°–85°F.
Days to Emerge: 10–15 days
Seed Depth: Press into surface
Seed Spacing: A pinch of seeds every 8"
Row Spacing: 18"
Thinning: When ½" tall, thin to 1 every 8"
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Growing Info
Harvesting: Pick flowers in the morning, just before fully opened, and dry on a screen covered with cheesecloth in a cool, dark, well-ventilated area. Plants may also be hung upside down to dry.
- Therese P.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars2/8/26Chamomile Seeds
Sprouted well indoors and directly into the ground.
This year, late fall, I scattered some in the garden after the ground was about to freeze. Not sure if they will sprout in spring.
I appreciate all the info on the seed packets.
I'm a home gardener. Had my first teeny plot when I was nine, that's sixty-six years ago.
Which best describes you as a gardener? ExpertBIBotanical Interests2/10/26Hey Therese,
Wow, sixty-six years of gardening - what an incredible journey you've had growing from that first teeny plot at nine years old! Thank you so much for taking the time to share your wonderful review of our German Chamomile Seeds! We're thrilled to hear that they sprouted well both indoors and directly in the ground for you! Your late fall scattering experiment sounds really interesting, we hope you'll let us know how it goes! We put a lot of care into creating detailed instructions on our seed packets to help gardeners succeed, so it's wonderful to know you appreciate that extra touch. Thank you for choosing us and for sharing your amazing growing experience with us. Keep on growing 🌻️
- AprilRated 5 out of 5 stars1/23/265 Stars
Can't get enough of Botanical Interests seeds. They always come quickly with great information on the packets.
- RareRated 5 out of 5 stars11/20/255 Stars
AWESOME!!!
- INDIRARated 1 out of 5 stars8/7/25Did not germinate
I was excited to plant this, but sadly, they never germinated. I planted in two different spots and had zero success.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests8/12/25Hey Indira,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts in a review. I've reached out to you via email to offer assistance. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are committed to ensuring your experience is positive. Thank you once again for your input. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Marissa W.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars8/5/25Seeds work well
Worked well for me the last few years I’ve been repurchasing. Just throw them wherever you want them.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests8/12/25Hey Marissa,
Thanks so much for sharing your photo and your feedback! I'm glad they've been working out wherever you plant them. Keep on growing 🌻️