German Chamomile Tea Chamomile, Common Chamomile, Hungarian Chamomile, Wild Chamomile, Scented Mayweed, Manzanilla

Matricaria recutita

German Chamomile belongs to the Matricaria genus. German Chamomile is also known as Tea Chamomile, Common Chamomile, Hungarian Chamomile, Wild Chamomile, Scented Mayweed, Manzanilla

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The German Chamomile Plant Wiki

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“Aromatic, small, white daisy-like flowers are used for brewing tea, making perfumes or hair rinses” – Burpee


Because this plant is a prolific self-seeder, it might become invasive. To prevent against this, deadhead all flowers that are spent before they produce seed.

German Chamomile belongs to the Matricaria genus.

How to grow and keep German Chamomile happy

How to sow and germinate German Chamomile

Can be sown in fall before last frost, sown indoors before first frost, or sown outdoors before last frost.


Readily reseeds itself.

How to transplant German Chamomile

Best to thin out after to a distance of about 20cm between plants

How to harvest German Chamomile

Companion plants for German Chamomile

These plants will grow well with German Chamomile:

Repellent plants for German Chamomile

These plants will not grow well with German Chamomile so avoid planting these within close proximity:

Common German Chamomile pests

These pests are known to attack German Chamomile plants:

Common German Chamomile diseases & problems

These problems and diseases are known to effect German Chamomile plants:

How long does German Chamomile take to grow?

These estimates for how long German Chamomile takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world. Start logging and journaling your observations to participate!

When should I sow or plant German Chamomile?

These estimates are relative to your last frost date. Enter your frost dates and we'll calculate your sowing and planting dates for you!

German Chamomile Etymology

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German Chamomile Folklore

Other names for German Chamomile

Tea Chamomile, Common Chamomile, Hungarian Chamomile, Wild Chamomile, Scented Mayweed, Manzanilla

Chamomilla recutita, Matricaria chamomilla, Matricaria chamomilla var. coronata, Matricaria suaveolens

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Where to buy German Chamomile

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  1. German
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