German chamomile is easily grown in average, lightly dry, well-drained soil in partial shade or full sun. This plant is characterized by its small, white flowers with yellow centers. Chamomile is used medicinally to treat a variety of ailments, but it is popular for its calming, sedative effects when ingested.
Type: Annual, self-seeding
Family: Asteraceae
Native Range: Central/Southern Europe
Growing Zones: 3-9
Mature Height: 8-24 inches
Mature Width: 4-8 inches
Sunlight: Full sun
Soil Type: Average
Water: Average
Drought Tolerance: Moderate
Growth Rate: Fast
Leaf Description: Thin stems, delicate leaves
Bloom Time: Summer, May – early August
Bloom Description: Daisy like white petals with a yellow center
Harvest: Flower, Flowering Tops
Harvest Time: Summer, June-August
Special Properties: Bees, Butterflies, Pollinators, Deer resistant
