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German Chamomile

Matricaria chamomilla · Asteraceae

Dainty white daisies with apple-scented foliage, dried for the classic calming tea. An easy self-seeding annual that draws in beneficial insects.

At a glance

Habit: Herb & Vegetable
Light: Full Sun
Water: Moderate Water
Climate: Warm Temperate, Cool Temperate, Mediterranean
Frost: Frost-Hardy
Mature size: 0.5 m H
Foliage: Aromatic Foliage
Growth rate: Fast-Growing
Maintenance: Low Maintenance

Good for

Edible / Productive
Pots & Containers
Bee & Pollinator
Fragrant / Perfumed
Pet-Safe / Non-Toxic

Sowing from seed

Difficulty: beginner
Sowing depth: 2 mm
Method: Direct sow where it is to grow
Germination: 7-14 days
Best sown in: autumn, spring
Seed storage life: 3 years