German Chamomile Seeds

German Chamomile is one of the world's most beloved medicinal and culinary herbs, treasured for its sweet apple-like fragrance, delicate daisy-like flowers, and centuries of traditional use. This charming annual produces masses of cheerful white flowers with golden-yellow centers that sway gracefully above finely divided fern-like foliage, creating a beautiful display in herb gardens, containers, cottage gardens, and pollinator plantings.

For generations, German Chamomile has been cultivated as a tea herb, with the fragrant blossoms harvested and dried for soothing herbal infusions. The flowers are also valued in potpourris, sachets, floral crafts, and traditional herbal preparations. Their pleasant aroma and attractive appearance make them a favorite among gardeners and herbal enthusiasts alike.

Beyond its herbal uses, Chamomile is an outstanding garden plant. The nectar-rich flowers attract bees, butterflies, hoverflies, and other beneficial insects throughout the growing season. Many gardeners grow Chamomile as a companion plant in vegetable and herb gardens because of its ability to attract pollinators and beneficial insects.

German Chamomile is remarkably easy to grow and often self-sows, providing years of enjoyment with minimal effort. Its airy foliage and abundance of flowers make it equally valuable as an ornamental and useful herb.

• Produces masses of fragrant daisy-like flowers.
• Traditional herb for herbal tea blends.
• Excellent pollinator plant for bees and butterflies.
• Useful companion plant in vegetable and herb gardens.
• Flowers can be harvested fresh or dried.
• Popular for potpourris and sachets.
• Attractive cut flower and craft plant.
• Pleasant apple-like fragrance.
• Beautiful addition to cottage gardens.
• Excellent container and patio plant.
• Often self-sows for future seasons.
• Easy to grow and suitable for beginning gardeners.

German Chamomile is grown as an annual in all USDA Zones, completing its life cycle in a single growing season.

• Sow seeds indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost or directly outdoors after danger of frost has passed.
• Press seeds lightly into the soil surface.
• Do not cover deeply, as light aids germination.
• Maintain temperatures between 60-70°F (16-21°C).
• Keep soil evenly moist during germination.
• Seeds typically germinate in 7-14 days.
• Provide bright light after germination.

• Plant in full sun to light shade.
• Prefers average, well-drained soil.
• Harvest flowers regularly to encourage continued blooming.
• Allow some flowers to mature if reseeding is desired.
• Excellent for containers, herb gardens, and pollinator borders.
• Water during extended dry periods.

Combining ornamental beauty, fragrant flowers, pollinator value, companion planting benefits, and a long history of traditional use, German Chamomile remains one of the most rewarding herbs for the home garden. Whether grown for tea, beneficial insects, cottage garden charm, or simply its abundance of cheerful blooms, this classic herb is sure to become a favorite.