Plant pickup: Thursdays 3–7pm · Also by appointment 512.348.7570
Plant pickup: Thursdays 3–7pm · Also by appointment 512.348.7570
— Plant Nursery · Texas-Grown
$4.00
Mature Plant Size: 18-24″x12-18″
German Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla) is a delicate, self-sowing annual with feathery foliage and abundant small, daisy-like flowers prized for tea and calming herbal remedies. Unlike Roman chamomile, it grows upright rather than as a groundcover, making it easy to harvest by the handful.
At Flying Rabbit Farm, our German Chamomile transplants are grown for heavy flower production and reliable germination for tea gardens.
14 in stock
Moderate water needs; drought tolerant once established
Avoid overwatering, which reduces flower production
Little to no fertilizer needed
Harvest flowers when petals are fully open, just before they begin to droop
Deadhead to extend bloom, or allow some to go to seed for self-sowing
Aphids
Bolts and declines quickly once summer heat arrives
Powdery mildew in humid conditions
A cool-season annual in Austin; declines rapidly once temperatures climb into the 90s
Self-sows reliably, often returning on its own each fall
Best planting window for a long bloom period through winter and spring
Continues growing through mild winters; tolerates light frost
Peak bloom and harvest season before summer heat arrives
Declines quickly; let remaining plants set seed for fall self-sowing
Fall through early spring; avoid summer heat
Ideal soil temperatures: 55-68 F
Full sun to part shade
Minimum 6 hours daily
8-10 inches apart
Self-sows readily; allow room to naturalize
Well-draining soil
Not particular about fertility
pH 5.6-7.5
Water deeply at transplanting
Keep lightly moist until established
Chamomile is generally considered non-toxic to:
However, chamomile is a member of the ragweed/daisy family and may cause allergic skin reactions or digestive upset in pets sensitive to that plant family, especially with repeated large-quantity exposure.
