German Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla) is a beloved medicinal herb prized for its soothing, calming properties and delicate apple-like fragrance. This annual herb features feathery, fern-like foliage and small daisy-like flowers with white petals and bright yellow centers that are harvested for traditional herbal tea. Known for centuries as a natural remedy for relaxation and digestive comfort, German Chamomile creates a low-growing, mat-forming groundcover that releases a sweet, fruity aroma when flowers are touched or crushed.
Key Features
Calming herbal tea – Traditional use for relaxation, stress relief, and digestive comfort with soothing flavor
Delicate apple-like scent – Sweet, fruity fragrance released from flowers and foliage
Small daisy-like flowers – White petals with bright yellow centers, perfect for harvesting and drying
Creeping groundcover habit – Grows as a low mat, spreading to fill spaces in herb gardens
Easy to grow – Self-sowing annual that returns year after year in favorable conditions
Medicinal herb – Centuries-old use for natural wellness and herbal remedies
Culinary & Growing Tips
German Chamomile is essential for homemade herbal tea—harvest flower heads when fully open and dry them for soothing, caffeine-free tea with a mild, slightly sweet flavor. Steep dried flowers in hot water for a calming beverage traditionally used for relaxation and digestive support. In the garden, plant in full sun to partial shade with well-drained soil. The low-growing, mat-forming habit makes it perfect for filling spaces between stepping stones or as a fragrant groundcover. German Chamomile self-sows readily, so allow some flowers to go to seed for continuous plants year after year.
Mature Size: 12-18" H × spreading mat-forming habit Hardiness: Annual (all zones, self-sows readily) Light: Full sun to partial shade Water: Moderate (keep soil evenly moist)
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