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German Chamomile growing in a garden

How to grow german chamomile

Matricaria chamomilla

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When to plant german chamomile

Start seeds indoors8 weeks before your last spring frost to 6 weeks before your last spring frost
Direct sow1 week before your last spring frost to at your last spring frost

Growing conditions

Sun
Full sun

Common problems

German Chamomile by hardiness zone

Planting dates for a typical location in each zone:

Sources

Last updated 2026-06-13.