Chamomile Seeds - Bodegold (Matricaria recutita)

Bodegold Chamomile (Matricaria recutita) is a premium, compact chamomile variety noted for its bright white petals, golden-yellow centers, and soft fragrance. This long-blooming annual produces a mass of daisy-like flowers that attract bees and other pollinators throughout the season. Perfect for cottage gardens, decorative borders, herb garden pathways, and sunny patio containers, Bodegold brings a cheerful, classic look to ornamental landscapes.

Features

• White and yellow daisy-style flowers with light fragrance.
• Non-GMO Matricaria recutita Bodegold variety.
• Attracts bees and beneficial pollinators.
• Compact growth habit ideal for containers and borders.
• Beautiful ornamental bloom display all summer long.
• Easy to grow; low maintenance once established.

Specifications

• Common Name: Chamomile (Bodegold)
• Scientific Name: Matricaria recutita
• Plant Type: Annual flowering herb
• USDA Zones: 3–10 (grown as annual)
• Bloom Color: White petals with golden-yellow center
• Fragrance: Light, aromatic
• Height: 10–24 inches
• Spread: 10–18 inches
• Growth Habit: Bushy, branching
• Heirloom: Yes
• GMO Status: Non-GMO
• Organic: Not certified organic
• Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil Preference: Well-drained, average garden soil
• Water Needs: Moderate; avoid soggy soil
• Bloom Season: Late spring through summer
• Plant Spacing: 8–12 inches
• Pollinator Friendly: Yes (attracts bees)
• Seed Viability: 2–4 years stored cool & dry

Planting Guide

• Direct sow outdoors in early spring or start indoors 4–6 weeks before frost.
• Press seeds lightly on soil surface; do not bury (needs light).
• Mist with water and keep soil evenly moist until germination.
• Germination typically occurs within 7–21 days.
• Transplant or thin seedlings to 8–12 inches apart.
• Choose a sunny location for best bloom production.
• Water moderately; avoid excessive moisture.
• Deadhead spent flowers to extend the blooming season.
• Allow some flowers to seed if natural reseeding is desired for next year.