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What could be more soothing than curling up at bedtime with a good book and a cup of chamomile tea made from flowers fresh from your garden? The flowers can also be dried for floral arrangements, pressed for crafts, or woven into charming wreaths, and their edible petals can be tossed into salads. In the garden, chamomile attracts beneficial insects and pollinators.
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- Variety Info
- Sowing Info
- Growing Info
Variety Info
Family: Asteraceae
Native: Africa and Europe
Hardiness: Annual; reseeds
Exposure: Full sun
Plant Dimensions: 18"–30" tall, 12"–18" wide
Variety Info: Fern-like foliage on thin, light green stems, ¾" apple-scented, white, daisy-like flowers with yellow centers. Blooms from late spring to summer.
Attributes: Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Beneficial Insects, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Good for Containers
Sowing Info
When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date or as soon as soil can be worked.
When to Start Inside: 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date. Optimal soil temperature is 65°–85°F.
Sprouts in: 10–15 days
Plant Seeds (Depth): Press into surface
Space Seeds: A pinch of seeds every 8"
Row Spacing: 18"
Thinning: When ½" tall, thin to 1 every 8"
Growing Info
Harvesting: Pick flowers in the morning, just before fully opened, and dry on a screen covered with cheesecloth in a cool, dark, well-ventilated area. Plants may also be hung upside down to dry.
- Julia B.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsJul 3, 2026More chamomile than I can handle
This was my first year growing chamomile so I had no idea what to expect. I winter sowed the seeds in milk jugs back in February and now my garden is exploding with chamomile! I can't even keep up with harvesting. Smells beautiful and the tea is delicious.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateEGEpic GardeningJul 3, 2026Hey Julia,
We're absolutely thrilled to hear about your incredible chamomile success! It sounds like you hit the jackpot with your winter sowing technique - what an awesome way to get such an abundant harvest! We love that you're enjoying both the beautiful fragrance and delicious tea from your German Chamomile. There's nothing better than being overwhelmed with such a wonderful harvest, even if it means you can barely keep up! Thanks for sharing your amazing chamomile growing experience with us! Keep on growing 🌻️
- AudreyRated 5 out of 5 starsJun 6, 2026High germination rate
I direct sowed these seeds in a garden bed in very early spring and now have plenty of chamomile. Extremely high germination rate!
EGEpic GardeningJun 10, 2026Hey Audrey,
That's fantastic news about the amazing germination rate you got with our German Chamomile Seeds! Direct sowing in early spring is such a smart approach, and it sounds like you're going to have plenty of beautiful chamomile to enjoy. There's nothing quite like the satisfaction of watching those tiny seeds turn into a thriving garden bed! Thanks for sharing your German Chamomile success with us! Keep on growing 🌻️
- Kerry L.Rated 5 out of 5 starsMay 12, 2026Would you believe?!
Year 3, 6B container amateur here again! Yet another season growing from THIS same packet that says sell by ‘23! I only need enough for a cup or two of tea for myself every year and this time you can see I mixed in some alyssum too. I suspect I’m becoming a chaos container mad scientist gardner?! Who cares as long as the bees are happy and I have a win or two?! Am I right?
Which best describes you as a gardener? BeginnerEGEpic GardeningMay 12, 2026Hey Kerry,
This is absolutely amazing - year 3 from the same packet! I love that you're getting so much value out of those German Chamomile seeds and still enjoying fresh homegrown tea each season.
Your container gardening approach is proof that you don't need a huge space to create something beautiful and functional.
Thank you for sharing your multi-year success story and for that fantastic 5-star rating! Keep on growing (and experimenting!) 🌻️
- Analiza G.CA, United StatesVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsFeb 19, 2026Chamomile
I sprinkled a few seeds in some pots and put them in my greenhouse. They seem to be doing well 🌱💛
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateWho do you grow for? YourselfHow do you prefer to grow? ContainerEGEpic GardeningFeb 20, 2026Hey Analiza,
We're so excited to hear your German Chamomile Seeds are off to a great start in your greenhouse! There's nothing quite like seeing those first little sprouts emerge - chamomile is such a wonderful herb to grow and the flowers are absolutely lovely when they bloom. It sounds like you've got them in the perfect environment to thrive. Thank you for choosing us and for sharing this sweet update with us. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Marissa W.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsAug 5, 2025Seeds work well
Worked well for me the last few years I’ve been repurchasing. Just throw them wherever you want them.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateEGEpic GardeningAug 12, 2025Hey Marissa,
Thanks so much for sharing your photo and your feedback! I'm glad they've been working out wherever you plant them. Keep on growing 🌻️
