Chamomile
herb
Apple-scented flowers for tea. German type is annual; Roman is a perennial groundcover.
At a glance
- USDA Zones
- 3–9
- Sun
- Full sun (6+ hrs)
- Water
- Low — drought-tolerant once established
- Soil
- Loam, sandy
- pH
- Neutral
- Spacing
- 6 in. between plants
- Per square foot
- 4 plants per square
- Days to maturity
- About 70 days
Planting & harvest windows
Northern Hemisphere timing. Adjust ±4–6 weeks based on your last/first frost dates.
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Good companions
Brassica (general)Chamomile improves brassica flavor and attracts hoverflies that eat aphids.
Recommended varieties
- German65 daysseed
Tall annual — the classic tea chamomile.
- Romanstart
Low-growing perennial — apple-scented lawn alternative.
Add Chamomile to your raised bed — the planner handles spacing and companion warnings automatically.
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