Botanical Interests
German Chamomile Seeds
German Chamomile Seeds
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Product Details
Product Details
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.
Days to Emerge: 10–15 days
Seed Depth: Press into surface
Seed Spacing: 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.
- 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 🌻️
- Rebecca B.SC, United StatesVerified ReviewerRated 5 out of 5 starsJul 1, 2025Small but mighty!
By far, these seeds and my other seed purchase (sweetie maters) have been the most successful items in my first-year garden. The flowers are much smaller than what I'm seeing as the norm, but they are still absolutely delicious. I'm getting at least one cup's worth of tea a day from one square foot. :)
Which best describes you as a gardener? BeginnerWho do you grow for? FamiliesHow do you prefer to grow? Raised BedEGEpic GardeningJul 24, 2025Hey Rebecca,
We're so thrilled to hear about your first-year garden success with the German Chamomile! It sounds like you've got a perfect little tea garden going - a cup of fresh chamomile tea every day from just one square foot is absolutely amazing! Those delicate little flowers may be small, but they sure are mighty when it comes to flavor. Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience! Keep on growing 🌻️
- Yesenia S.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsJan 17, 20255 Stars
Beautiful packaging! This is my first year gardening from seed, and im so glad i went with Botanical Interests, germination of their seeds has been excellent. These seeds germinated in just 3 days!
- DenVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsJan 8, 20255 Stars
Germination rate is high. Hope they grow well.
Photo showing they are growing in a mini pot.
- Alma H.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsMar 23, 20245 Stars
I was able to split my chamomile seedlings. Big return from 3 seed inserts
Which best describes you as a gardener? Beginner
