Common Chamomile German chamomile
Matricaria chamomilla
USDA zones2 to 8
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles dry to moderate soil
Size12 to 24 inches tall12 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Notes
Common Chamomile German chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla) is an herb for cut flowers, low-maintenance plantings, and food gardens. It is typically grown as an annual. Cool weather suits it, and it can take a light frost. This plant likes full sun and dry to average, sandy, loamy, or chalky soil. It is not a favorite of deer, though hungry deer will eat almost anything. The fragrant flowers bloom from early to late summer on plants 12 to 24 inches tall.