Chamomile is a charming and versatile herb celebrated for its daisy-like flowers and calming aroma. The small, white blooms with sunny yellow centers are perfect for making soothing herbal teas, tinctures, and sachets. Thriving in full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil, Chamomile is easy to grow and matures in about 60-70 days. The compact plants grow to about 12-18 inches tall, making them ideal for garden beds, borders, or containers. In addition to its culinary and medicinal uses, Chamomile is a pollinator-friendly plant that attracts bees and beneficial insects to your garden. This hardy annual reseeds easily, ensuring continuous blooms throughout the growing season. Regular harvesting of the flowers encourages fresh growth and a steady supply for drying or fresh use. Chamomile is a favorite for gardeners seeking a low-maintenance herb with both beauty and functionality. Whether you’re growing it for tea, aromatherapy, or its ornamental value, Chamomile adds a touch of tranquility to any garden.
Chamomile - Matricaria recutita
Annual An attractive herb with small white, daisy-like flowers with yellow centers and finely-cut foliage. The flowers are fragrant with an apple-like scent and attract bees, butterflies and birds as well as being a source for herbal tea and medicinal qualities. Both the flowers and foliage, when dried, are used for tea.
Did You Know? Chamomile comes from two Greek words "kamai" and "melon" meaning "ground apple."
Soil and Water: Chamomile likes well-drained, poor to average soil with a PH of 5.6-7.5 Keep it watered but not soggy.
Planting and Growing: Sow seeds indoors about 6 weeks before last frost. Do not cover seed, it needs light to germinate. Suitable for outdoor planting, but not recommended for containers. Self-sows readily if left to go to seed.
Harvesting and Storage: Harvest the flowers and foliage ideally early in the morning, when the flowers are just fully open. They can be used fresh, if desired, or hung to dry for storage and later use.
Soil Temperature: 55-65°F
Planting Depth: 1/8"
Germination: 14-21 Days
Height At Maturity: 20"-30"
Sun/Shade: Full to Partial Sun
Spacing After Thinning: 6"
Days to Maturity: 60-70
Approx Seeds per Pack: 100 Seeds
