Chamomile Seeds – Heirloom Aromatic Tea & Pollinator Favorite

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Contains about 1 gram of seeds

$1.95

SKU: GS-9809-CHA-DT

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Organicly grown

Non GMO

Description

Chamomile (Matricaria recutita / German Chamomile) is a cherished, historic open-pollinated heirloom prized for its sweet apple fragrance, feathery foliage, and soothing herbal qualities. Reaching 18 to 24 inches in height, it produces hundreds of tiny, daisy-like blossoms featuring bright white ray petals surrounding glowing yellow, cone-shaped centers. An indispensable garden staple, the blossoms are harvested and dried to brew iconic, naturally sweet Chamomile tea known for its gentle, calming properties. Easy to grow and prolific, Chamomile adds delicate texture to garden borders while attracting beneficial hoverflies, predatory wasps, and native bees.

Specifications

Plant Name: German Chamomile (Matricaria recutita)
Cultivar Type: Heirloom, Open-Pollinated
Plant Class: Cool-Season Self-Seeding Annual Herb
Color: Pure white outer petals with bright golden-yellow central raised cones
Plant Characteristics: Airy, self-supporting branching habit (18–24 inches tall / 45–60 cm), feathery fern-like foliage, 0.75-inch daisy flowers, distinct sweet apple blossom aroma
Suitable Space: Herb garden beds, cottage borders, raised plots, patio pots, tea gardens, naturalized wildflower drifts
Season: Late Spring through Summer (Fast-Growing Annual)
Best Time for Sowing (Zone 6b): Start indoors mid-to-late March (surface-sow tiny seeds on moist soil; light is required for germination); transplant outdoors early May. Alternatively, direct surface sow outdoors in late April to May, or autumn (October) for early spring self-sown growth.
Sunlight: Full Sun to Partial Shade (thrives in full sun, tolerates light dappled shade during hot summer spells)
Watering Needs: Low to Moderate (requires steady light moisture while establishing; highly heat-, drought-tolerant once rooted)
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What is included?

Contains about 1 gram of seeds

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Good to know

Premier herb for brewing fresh or dried homemade Chamomile tea with a smooth, apple-sweet flavor profile
Generous bloom habit provides continuous harvests of blossoms throughout the entire summer season
Resilient self-seeding annual that naturally returns year after year without becoming invasive

Tiny seeds require surface sowing (do not bury) and consistent light moisture to sprout successfully
Harvesting individual small flower heads requires frequent, delicate hand-picking during peak bloom weeks

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