German Chamomile Herb Seeds

used in herbal teas and said to have medicinal properties ! (Matricaria Recutita) Open pollinated Garden Herb

    German Chamomile (Matricaria Recutita) - Clouds of airy fragrance, dotted with tiny white daisies! Just the right size for the front of the border! German Chamomile is a must-have herb if you enjoy drinking hot or cold teas. The flowers are a staple ingredient in herbal teas, where they have a soothing, calming effect. Chamomile herb is also used in shampoos and hair rinses to lighten blond hair. The plants are easy to establish from Chamomile seeds and are a beautiful addition to the herb garden. Up to 24 inches tall and 15 inches wide, the German Chamomile plant has many thin branches of finely divided green leaves. Small 3/4 inch white daisy-like flowers with yellow centers appear from early summer to fall.
How To Grow German Chamomile From Herb Seed: After danger of frost, sow Chamomile seeds in prepared soil that is well-drained, neutral to sightly acidic. Barely cover herb seeds (they need light to germinate). For areas with a shorter growing season, start Chamomile seeds indoors 6 weeks before last frost. When plants reach height of approximately 2 inches and have begun to display their first true leaves, they are ready for transplanting into light, well-drained soil in sun. First harvest can be done when plants are in full bloom, approximately two months from sowing. Tiny white flowers can easily be cut from plant. Chamomile will generate new blooms for repeated harvests. Spread the flowers to dry on a cloth or screen in the sun. Remove leaf and stem pieces. Store in an airtight container in a cool dry place. German Chamomile is a liberal self-sower, dropping its own seeds for next year's garden.


Season: Perennial
USDA Zones: 4 - 9
Height: 6 - 12 inches
Bloom Season: Spring and summer
Bloom Color: White
Environment: Full sun to partial shade
Soil Type: Well-drained, pH 6.6 - 7.8
Foot Traffic: Light
Planting Directions
Temperature: 68F
Average Germ Time: 7 - 10 days
Light Required: Yes
Depth: Surface sow seed, cover lightly with peat moss
Sowing Rate: Approximately 5,000 seeds covers 100 square feet
Moisture: Keep soil slightly moist, but not wet until germination
Spacing: 6 inches

Materials: Herb,Cut flowers,Herb garden,Roman Chamomile,Anthemis nobilis