German Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla)

Bring the charm of a cottage garden home with German Chamomile, one of the world’s most beloved herbs. Known for its delicate, fern-like foliage and cheerful daisy-like blooms, chamomile has been grown for centuries in herb gardens and pollinator landscapes.

Its fragrant flowers attract bees and beneficial insects while adding a soft, airy texture to flower beds and containers. Harvest the blossoms throughout the season to dry for homemade herbal tea, sachets, or potpourri.

Plant Details

• 🌼 Produces fragrant white flowers with sunny yellow centers
• ☀️ Prefers full sun to partial shade
• 💧 Water when the top inch of soil feels dry
• 📏 Mature Height: 18–24 inches
• 🐝 Attracts bees and other pollinators
• 🌿 Easy to grow from spring through early summer

Care Instructions

Plant in well-draining soil and provide at least 6 hours of sunlight daily. Harvest flowers as they fully open to encourage additional blooms throughout the season. Chamomile readily self-seeds, often returning year after year.