Customer Service Hours
Mon-Fri 8-4 MST
Features
Family
Asteraceae
Native
Africa and Europe
Life Cycle
Annual
Plant Height
Tall (Greater than 24")
Flower Color
White
Further Information
Plant Characteristics
- Attracts Beneficial Insects
- Attracts Pollinators
- Good for Containers
Growing Conditions
Drought Tolerant
Plant Resistance
Deer Resistant
About German Chamomile Seeds
Matricaria recutita
Fern-like foliage on thin, light green stems, ¾" apple-scented, white, daisy-like flowers with yellow centers. Blooms from late spring to summer.
Planting Chamomile
Plant Spacing
A pinch of seeds every 8"
Light Required
Full sun
Plant Height
Tall (Greater than 24")
Planting Depth
Press into surface
Planting Details
| Row Spacing | 18" |
|---|---|
| Seed Depth | Press into surface |
| Seed Spacing | A pinch of seeds every 8" |
| Thinning | When ½" tall, thin to 1 every 8" |
| Germination | 10–15 days |
| Start Indoors | 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date. Optimal soil temperature is 65°–85°F. |
| Direct Sow | RECOMMENDED. 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date or as soon as soil can be worked. |
| Growing & 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. |
Find Your Frost Date & Grow Zone
Average First Frost Date
October 19
Average Last Frost Date
May 19
Your Hardiness Zone is
5b
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Total 5 star reviews: 45 Total 4 star reviews: 2 Total 3 star reviews: 0 Total 2 star reviews: 0 Total 1 star reviews: 5
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52 reviews
- Kerry L.Rated 5 out of 5 stars5/12/26Would you believe?!
Year 3, 6B container amateur here again! Yet another season growing from THIS same packet that says sell by ‘23! I only need enough for a cup or two of tea for myself every year and this time you can see I mixed in some alyssum too. I suspect I’m becoming a chaos container mad scientist gardner?! Who cares as long as the bees are happy and I have a win or two?! Am I right?
Which best describes you as a gardener? BeginnerBIBotanical Interests5/12/26Hey Kerry,
This is absolutely amazing - year 3 from the same packet! I love that you're getting so much value out of those German Chamomile seeds and still enjoying fresh homegrown tea each season.
Your container gardening approach is proof that you don't need a huge space to create something beautiful and functional.
Thank you for sharing your multi-year success story and for that fantastic 5-star rating! Keep on growing (and experimenting!) 🌻️
- Theresa S.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars5/3/26Pretty Flowers, Easy to Grow with Multiple Uses
I've been growing German Chamomile in my garden for many years and have specifically purchased Botanical Interests Chamomile seeds for the past four years. My local garden center stocks Botanical Interests seeds every spring and I've never been disappointed with the germination rate or yield.
If you're new to gardening these are a great plant to start with. The flowers are pretty with delicate feathers leaves. They also smell good. The flowers are also great for making teas and potpourri. If I can't sleep Chamomile is my go too for tea ,even more so then herbs like lavender and lemon balm,which are also prized for their relaxing effect.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests5/3/26Hey Theresa,
We're so thrilled to hear you've been a loyal German Chamomile grower for years and that our seeds have been delivering such consistent results for you! Four years of great germination rates and yields - that's exactly what we love to hear! We love that you're making the most of your harvest with homemade teas and potpourri - there's nothing quite like a cup of fresh chamomile tea when you need to unwind! It sounds like you've found your perfect bedtime remedy. Thank you so much for being such a dedicated customer and for sharing your wonderful experience! Keep on growing 🌻️
- Chelsea L.Verified BuyerRated 1 out of 5 stars4/19/26Didn’t sprout
Waste of money
Which best describes you as a gardener? ExpertBIBotanical Interests5/3/26Hey Chelsea,
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 🌻️
- MatthewRated 5 out of 5 stars4/2/265 Stars
Everything came here great!
- PatriciaRated 5 out of 5 stars3/25/265 Stars
Great