- Hardiness
- Grown as an annual in every zone
- Light
- Full sun
- Water
- Low, drought tolerant once settled
- Size
- 1 to 2 ft
Growing tip. Scatter the tiny seed on the surface: it needs light to sprout. Pick the flowers when fully open and dry them for tea.
When to plant german chamomile by zone
| Zone | Median last / first frost | When to plant |
|---|---|---|
| 3b | May 16 / Sep 25 | Plant outside: Apr 18 to May 16 |
| 4a | May 12 / Sep 28 | Plant outside: Apr 14 to May 12 |
| 4b | May 8 / Oct 1 | Plant outside: Apr 10 to May 8 |
| 5a | May 3 / Oct 5 | Plant outside: Apr 5 to May 3 |
| 5b | May 1 / Oct 10 | Plant outside: Apr 3 to May 1 |
| 6a | Apr 29 / Oct 16 | Plant outside: Apr 1 to Apr 29 |
| 6b | Apr 22 / Oct 22 | Plant outside: Mar 25 to Apr 22 |
| 7a | Apr 16 / Oct 25 | Plant outside: Mar 19 to Apr 16 |
| 7b | Apr 5 / Nov 1 | Plant outside: Mar 8 to Apr 5 |
| 8a | Mar 29 / Nov 7 | Plant outside: Mar 1 to Mar 29 |
| 8b | Mar 16 / Nov 14 | Plant outside: Feb 16 to Mar 16 |
| 9a | Mar 2 / Nov 26 | Plant outside: Feb 2 to Mar 2 |
| 9b | Feb 1 / Dec 9 | Plant outside: Jan 4 to Feb 1 |
Zones 10 and warmer have little or no frost. There, plant cool-season plants in fall and warm-season plants from late winter.
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Frequently asked questions
What zone does german chamomile grow in?
German chamomile is grown fresh each year, so it fits every zone. What changes is when you plant. Find your zone by ZIP code.
How much sun does german chamomile need?
Full sun. Full sun means at least six hours of direct sun a day; part shade means about three to six.
Hardiness ranges, light and size are typical figures from university extension services and botanic garden plant records; a named variety can differ, so check its tag. Planting dates come from each zone's median frost dates (NOAA 1991 to 2020 climate normals) and the timing rules in how we check.