Roman Chamomile (Chamaemelum nobile) is a charming perennial groundcover valued for its soft, aromatic foliage and dainty white flowers with golden centers. Its low, creeping growth habit forms a lush carpet that thrives along garden paths, borders, rock gardens, and cottage landscapes. Roman Chamomile attracts beneficial pollinators throughout the summer and offers a gentle, meadow-like aesthetic, making it a favorite for ornamental herb gardens and naturalistic plantings.
Features
- Low, creeping perennial with daisy-like blooms.
- Aromatic foliage ideal for sensory and cottage gardens.
- Attracts bees and beneficial pollinators.
- Non-GMO Chamaemelum nobile seed variety.
- Forms a dense, soft groundcover along borders and pathways.
- Hardy perennial that returns year after year in suitable climates.
Specifications
- Common Name: Roman Chamomile
- Scientific Name: Chamaemelum nobile
- Plant Type: Perennial flowering herb
- USDA Zones: 4–9
- Bloom Color: White petals with yellow centers
- Foliage: Fine, feathery, aromatic leaves
- Height: 3–12 inches
- Spread: 12–24 inches, creeping habit
- Growth Habit: Low-growing, mat-forming
- Heirloom: Yes
- GMO Status: Non-GMO
- Organic: Not certified organic
- Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
- Soil Preference: Well-drained, sandy or average soil
- Water Needs: Moderate; drought tolerant once established
- Bloom Season: Spring through summer
- Pollinator Friendly: Yes (bees especially)
- Maintenance Level: Low
- Plant Spacing: 6–12 inches
- Seed Viability: 2–4 years stored cool & dry
Planting Guide
- Start indoors or direct sow outdoors in early spring.
- Press seeds gently on the soil surface; do not bury (needs light).
- Mist soil lightly and keep consistently moist for germination.
- Germination typically occurs in 7–21 days.
- Transplant or thin seedlings to 6–12 inches apart.
- Provide full sun for dense, low growth and heavy blooming.
- Water lightly; avoid soggy soil conditions.
- Trim lightly to encourage spreading and thicker coverage.
- Allow some blooms to mature if reseeding is desired for expansion.
