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German chamomile

Matricaria chamomilla

Updated 4 Aug 2026 · AI-parsed entry

German chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla) — a plant, for Full sun, Medium water. Companions: Onion, Spearmint.

What it needs & gives back

↓ Needs

Lightfull sun to partial shade
Watermoderate

↑ Gives back

Mulch_biomasslow to medium
Nectarattracts pollinators
Pollenattracts pollinators

Companions

Through the year

Through the year

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emergenceSeeds germinate after the last spring frost when soil temperatures reach approximately 10°C.
floweringFlowering typically begins about 60 days after emergence and can last for several months.
harvestHarvesting of flowers can begin at the onset of flowering and continue throughout the blooming period.
senescencePlants begin to senesce with the arrival of the first autumn frost.

Soil interactions

Drainagewell-drained
Nitrogen fixingNo
MycorrhizalNo
Accumulatespotassium, calcium
Soil texturesandy, loamy
Organic matterLow
Compaction toleranceMedium

Propagation

Methodsseed
Difficulty1 / 5
Establishes in~0 yr
Self-seedingModerate

Wildlife & pests

Attractsbees, hoverflies, beneficial wasps