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Chamomile Seeds - German

Prolific, dainty flowers provide a sweet, fruity flavor for teas

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About the Variety

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Key Features

Frost Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Prefers Lean Soil
Container Friendly
Attracts Bees
Attracts Butterflies
Fragrant
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow
Perfect for Dried Flowers
Medicinal
Edible
Deer Resistant
Rodent Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Deters Insects

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Matricaria recutita

LIFE CYCLE

  • Annual

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

DAYS TO MATURITY

  • 60 to 90 days

GROWTH HABIT

  • Bush

COLOR

  • White
  • Yellow

German Chamomile is a delicate herb that contains both ornamental and culinary qualities. German Chamomile is most famously used in the brewing of tea, but is also routinely used in shampoos and other cosmetic products. As far as the garden goes, it's used as an ornamental ground cover and features adorable yellow and white blooms.

  • Tall-growing heirloom annual
  • Popular uses include: Culinary / Fragrance / Medicinal
  • Prized for its ornamental qualities, as well as culinary

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Spring

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow
  • Start Indoors

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1/4 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 6 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • N/A - Annual

SEED PREP

  • Requires Light

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count Recommended Coverage
Packet 6,193 Up to 50 Sq. Ft
1 Ounce 351,139 Up to 1,250 Sq. Ft
1/4 Pound 1,404,556 Up to 5,000 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

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Chamomile Seeds - German

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Chamomile Seeds - German FAQs

What type of seed is German Chamomile?

German Chamomile is classified as heirloom seed and open pollinated seed.

What is the flavor profile of German Chamomile?

German Chamomile has a flavor profile described as delicate, floral, and slightly sweet.

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