German Chamomile Seeds

German Chamomile is a classic tea herb loved for its sweet, apple-like fragrance and its cheerful, daisy-like blooms. This “true chamomile” grows into an airy, delicate plant with feathery foliage and masses of small white flowers with bright yellow centers. It’s an easy annual for sunny gardens, and it often reseeds on its own, making it a rewarding choice for tea lovers and pollinator-friendly planting.

Seed Packet Details

Packet Size: Standard home-garden seed packet (Approx. 500 seeds)

Packed with care and shipped from Kentucky.

Product Details

Botanical Name: Matricaria chamomilla
Variety: German Chamomile
Seed Type: Open-pollinated
Life Cycle: Annual

What to Expect

German Chamomile produces a light, branching plant topped with plenty of small blooms that carry a naturally sweet, apple-like scent. It thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, blooms reliably through the season, and becomes fairly drought-tolerant once established. The flowers are commonly harvested for homemade chamomile tea, and the steady blooms make it a great addition to pollinator gardens.

Growing Basics

Sun: Full sun
Plant Height / Spread: 10–18 inches
Sow Method: Direct sow
Sow Depth: Surface sow (press into soil, do not cover; needs light to germinate)
Days to Maturity: Approximately 60 days
Growing Conditions: Well-drained, moderately rich soil; keep soil lightly moist during germination and early growth

Growing Guide: Chamomile

Overview

German Chamomile is a warm-season annual herb valued for fragrant flowers and dependable performance. It’s a great fit for herb gardens, tea gardens, and mixed beds where you want easy blooms and pollinator activity.

Before Planting

Choose a sunny spot with well-drained soil. Chamomile performs best where the soil doesn’t stay wet and drainage is consistent.

Planting

Direct sow when temperatures are mild. Scatter seed across the surface, gently press it into the soil, and keep it uncovered so light can reach the seed. Keep the top layer of soil lightly moist until seedlings are established.

Watering

Water regularly during germination and early growth. Once established, chamomile is relatively low-maintenance and can handle short dry spells, though consistent moisture supports better flowering.

Fertilizing

Chamomile typically needs little feeding. If your soil is poor, mixing in compost before planting is usually enough.

Days to Maturity

German Chamomile typically begins flowering in about 60 days, depending on temperatures and growing conditions.

Harvesting

Harvest flowers when they are fully open for best fragrance and quality. Regular harvesting encourages more blooms.

Growing Tips

Allow a few flowers to mature late in the season if you’d like it to reseed naturally. Good drainage and airflow help keep plants healthy.