German Chamomile (Matricaria recutita) is a charming annual flower valued for its dainty white petals and golden-yellow centers. Blooming abundantly from late spring through summer, its airy foliage and cheerful daisy blooms bring classic cottage garden appeal to borders, walkways, containers, and wildflower plantings. Loved by pollinators and easy to grow from seed, German Chamomile adds both beauty and ecological value to ornamental landscapes.
Features
- Classic white daisy flowers with bright yellow centers.
- Highly attractive to bees and beneficial pollinators.
- Non-GMO Matricaria recutita variety.
- Ideal for cottage borders, pathways, and containers.
- Reliable annual with a long blooming season.
- Lightly fragrant blooms with delicate fern-like foliage.
Specifications
- Common Name: German Chamomile
- Scientific Name: Matricaria recutita
- Plant Type: Annual flowering herb
- USDA Zones: 3–10 (grown as annual)
- Bloom Color: White with yellow center
- Fragrance: Lightly aromatic
- Plant Height: 12–24 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
- Pollinator Friendly: Yes (bees and beneficial insects)
- Plant Spacing: 8–12 inches
- Maintenance Level: Low
- Seed Viability: 2–4 years stored cool & dry
Planting Guide
- Direct sow in early spring or start indoors 4–6 weeks before frost.
- Press seeds gently on soil surface; do not bury (needs light).
- Mist soil lightly and keep evenly moist until germination.
- Germination typically occurs in 7–21 days.
- Thin seedlings or transplant to 8–12 inches apart.
- Provide full sun for abundant flowering.
- Water moderately; avoid overwatering.
- Remove spent flowers to encourage prolonged blooms.
- Allow seed heads to mature if natural reseeding is desired.
