Bodegold Chamomile (Matricaria recutita) is a premium, compact chamomile variety noted for its bright white petals, golden-yellow centers, and soft fragrance. This long-blooming annual produces a mass of daisy-like flowers that attract bees and other pollinators throughout the season. Perfect for cottage gardens, decorative borders, herb garden pathways, and sunny patio containers, Bodegold brings a cheerful, classic look to ornamental landscapes.
Features
- White and yellow daisy-style flowers with light fragrance.
- Non-GMO Matricaria recutita Bodegold variety.
- Attracts bees and beneficial pollinators.
- Compact growth habit ideal for containers and borders.
- Beautiful ornamental bloom display all summer long.
- Easy to grow; low maintenance once established.
Specifications
- Common Name: Chamomile (Bodegold)
- Scientific Name: Matricaria recutita
- Plant Type: Annual flowering herb
- USDA Zones: 3–10 (grown as annual)
- Bloom Color: White petals with golden-yellow center
- Fragrance: Light, aromatic
- Height: 10–24 inches
- Spread: 10–18 inches
- Growth Habit: Bushy, branching
- Heirloom: Yes
- GMO Status: Non-GMO
- Organic: Not certified organic
- Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
- Soil Preference: Well-drained, average garden soil
- Water Needs: Moderate; avoid soggy soil
- Bloom Season: Late spring through summer
- Plant Spacing: 8–12 inches
- Pollinator Friendly: Yes (attracts bees)
- Seed Viability: 2–4 years stored cool & dry
Planting Guide
- Direct sow outdoors in early spring or start indoors 4–6 weeks before frost.
- Press seeds lightly on soil surface; do not bury (needs light).
- Mist with water and keep soil evenly moist until germination.
- Germination typically occurs within 7–21 days.
- Transplant or thin seedlings to 8–12 inches apart.
- Choose a sunny location for best bloom production.
- Water moderately; avoid excessive moisture.
- Deadhead spent flowers to extend the blooming season.
- Allow some flowers to seed if natural reseeding is desired for next year.
