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Chamomilla Recutita

$3.75

Chamomilla recutita, commonly known as German chamomile, produces masses of cheerful white flowers with sunny yellow centers atop delicate, feathery foliage. Both ornamental and useful, it brings a light, meadow-like quality to borders, herb gardens, and cutting beds.

Blooming continuously through the growing season, chamomile attracts pollinators while providing abundant flowers for fresh use or drying. The blossoms carry the sweet apple-like fragrance for which chamomile is famous and have long been valued for teas and herbal preparations.

Quick to grow and easy to maintain, chamomile prefers full sun and average, well-drained soil. Frequent harvesting encourages additional flowering, and plants often self-sow gently, returning year after year in favorable conditions.

Seeds will collect in your Trug until you checkout.

Chamomilla recutita, commonly known as German chamomile, produces masses of cheerful white flowers with sunny yellow centers atop delicate, feathery foliage. Both ornamental and useful, it brings a light, meadow-like quality to borders, herb gardens, and cutting beds.

Blooming continuously through the growing season, chamomile attracts pollinators while providing abundant flowers for fresh use or drying. The blossoms carry the sweet apple-like fragrance for which chamomile is famous and have long been valued for teas and herbal preparations.

Quick to grow and easy to maintain, chamomile prefers full sun and average, well-drained soil. Frequent harvesting encourages additional flowering, and plants often self-sow gently, returning year after year in favorable conditions.

Seeds will collect in your Trug until you checkout.

Product Details

Lifecycle: Annual

Mature Size: 18–24 in tall × 12–18 in wide

Sun: Full sun

Soil: Average, well-drained soil

Harvest Season: Late spring through summer

Harvested Part: Flowers

Approximate Seeds Per Packet: 500+

USDA Hardiness Zones: Grown as an annual

  • Fast growing and quick to flower

  • Frequently self-sows in favorable conditions

  • Attractive to beneficial insects and pollinators

  • Excellent for cottage gardens, herb gardens, and meadow plantings

  • Produces abundant harvests over a long season

Growing Guide

Sowing Depth

Surface sow and press gently into soil. Light aids germination.

Germination Time

7–14 days

Cold Stratification

Not required.

Starting Indoors

Sow 4–6 weeks before the last frost.

Starting Outdoors

Direct sow in spring after frost danger has passed.

Placement & Cultivation

Harvest flowers frequently to encourage continued blooming and prevent excessive self-seeding.

Final Spacing

8–12 inches

Water Requirements

Low to moderate.

Soil pH

6.0–7.5

Fertilizer

Little to no fertilizer required.

Pests & Diseases

Generally pest resistant and easy to grow.

Harvest & Use

When to Harvest

Pick flowers when petals are fully open and centers remain bright yellow.

Drying & Storage

Dry flowers in a single layer on screens until completely crisp.

Flavor Profile

Sweet, apple-like, floral, and calming.

Tea Garden Companions

Lemon Balm, Lavender, Anise Hyssop, and Calendula.

Part of the Proper Useful Tea Garden Collection

This plant was selected for its beauty, usefulness, and suitability for homegrown herbal teas. Grow individually or combine with other Tea Garden Collection varieties to create a productive garden that supplies fresh and dried herbs throughout the growing season.