Fine Herbs

Chamomile

Aromatic chamomile with small, fragrant white flowers, valued for herbal teas, medicinal gardens, edible flowers, and sunny natural borders.
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Exposure
Full sun
Hardiness
Not hardy

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Common nameChamomile
FamilyAsteraceae
TypeAnnual
Botanical nameMatricaria chamomilla

Chamomile is an aromatic and medicinal plant highly prized for its delicate blooms, sweet fragrance, and light appearance in the garden. Its small white flowers with yellow centers resemble tiny daisies and add a natural touch to herb gardens, vegetable patches, edible flowerbeds, and country-style arrangements. Renowned for its fragrant flowers, it is often grown for homemade infusions, herbal tea blends, and gardens dedicated to useful plants.

Easy to grow, chamomile prefers a sunny to slightly semi-shaded location, in light, well-drained, and moderately fertile soil. It requires little maintenance and can be easily integrated into borders, pots, herb containers, or directly into the vegetable garden. Regular harvesting of the flowers promotes longer production and allows you to enjoy its floral fragrance throughout the season.

Both decorative, aromatic, and melliferous, chamomile attracts pollinators and helps create a vibrant and biodiverse garden. Its natural habit pairs well with herbs, edible flowers, light perennials, and medicinal plants. It is an essential plant for adding a soft, fragrant, and traditional touch to a gourmet, medicinal, or natural garden.

Chamomile

Planting guide

From planting to establishment.

Propagation No-till seeding

Soil and care

The right care,at the right time.

Soil pH

Neutral to slightly alkaline

Minimum temperature

32 °F

Care level

Easy

Watering

Regular; keep the soil slightly moist without making it soggy

Soil type

Light, poor to moderately fertile, well-drained soil

Fertilization

Light compost for seedlings; avoid excess fertilizer

Moisture

Average moisture; tolerates slightly dry soil once established

Seasonal care

Pick the flowers as they open; deadhead spent blooms to encourage further flowering

Container growing

A garden,within reach.

Container growing possible in a well-drained pot
Chamomile

Bloom and dimensions

Its place,in your garden.

Mature height

30 to 60 cm (12 to 24 inches)

Width / spread

20 to 30 cm (8 to 12 inches)

Flower color

White with yellow heart

Foliage color

Finely chopped green

Foliage type

Obsolete

Growth rate

Rapid growth

Bloom period

Summer to early fall

Fruiting

Seeds at the end of the season

Harvest

Flowers from early summer to autumn
Chamomile

Garden associations

In goodcompany.

Companion plants

Cabbage, onions, mint, marigolds

Plants to avoid

Very invasive plants or crops requiring constantly waterlogged soil

Wildlife and pets

Life,around your plants.

Supporting wildlife

Attracts pollinators