Herb · Asteraceae family
German chamomile
Matricaria chamomilla
In short a 10-second read
spacing 7¾ in
Where to plant and how much to water
Sun, soil and water.
It grows best in full sun, in dry to average soil.
Sun
Soil
Watering
How much space it takes
Mature size.
The mature plant next to a person (69 in).
Plant 7¾ in apart.
The final size depends on the cultivar and the spot — we give the range from smallest to largest.
Calendar
Through the year.
Typical for a temperate climate (four seasons). The line shows the current month.
The year at a glance
Flowers
June–August · white or yellow
Sowing
direct sowing: March–May; sow indoors: March–April
Harvest
June–August
What to plant now (March) full list in March (284) →What to plant now (April) full list in April (323) →What to plant now (May) full list in May (185) →
Frequently asked
Quick answers.
When does German chamomile flower?
In June–August; the flowers are white or yellow.
When do I sow German chamomile?
In March–May (direct sowing, sow indoors).
When is German chamomile harvested?
In June–August.
Does German chamomile tolerate shade?
No, it needs full sun.
How much space does German chamomile need?
At maturity 5⅞ in–11¾ in wide and 5⅞ in–1 ft 11⅝ in tall; recommended spacing 7¾ in.
Sources (12) Checked 19 October 2026
- plants.ces.ncsu.edu
- missouribotanicalgarden.org
- rhs.org.uk
- pladias.cz
- api.gbif.org
- samen-maier.at
- kraeuter-und-duftpflanzen.de
- ema.europa.eu 2
- Invasive plant lists — this species is not on them: EASIN, EASIN 2, Slovakia
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