Chamomile Seeds (Organic)

Chamomile (Matricaria recutita) is an easy-to-grow annual herb with small, daisy-like white flowers, sunny yellow centers, and finely cut foliage. The fragrant, apple-scented blooms are a classic source for soothing herbal teas, tinctures, and sachets, and they attract bees, butterflies, and birds to the garden.

At a glance

• Botanical name: Matricaria recutita
• Type: Annual herb, organic
• Days to maturity: 60 to 70 days
• Sun: Full sun to partial shade
• Height at maturity: 12 to 18 inches
• Habit: Reseeds easily for continuous blooms

Best for

• Herb and tea gardens
• Beds, borders, and containers
• Pollinator-friendly plantings
• Aromatherapy, sachets, and tinctures
• Low-maintenance, self-seeding herbs

How to grow

Sow in well-draining soil in full sun to partial shade. The compact plants reach 12 to 18 inches and mature in about 60 to 70 days. Harvest the flowers regularly to encourage fresh growth and a steady supply for drying or fresh use; the plants reseed easily for blooms throughout the season.

Flavor profile

The dried flowers brew a mild, soothing tea with a gentle apple-like aroma and a soft, slightly sweet, floral taste.

About Grow Organic

Grow Organic supplies non-GMO, certified organic seeds for gardeners who want fragrant, useful herbs grown the natural way.

Sold by Grow Organic, based in Grass Valley, California.