Chamomile Seeds - Roman (Chamaemelum nobile)

Roman Chamomile (Chamaemelum nobile) is a charming perennial groundcover valued for its soft, aromatic foliage and dainty white flowers with golden centers. Its low, creeping growth habit forms a lush carpet that thrives along garden paths, borders, rock gardens, and cottage landscapes. Roman Chamomile attracts beneficial pollinators throughout the summer and offers a gentle, meadow-like aesthetic, making it a favorite for ornamental herb gardens and naturalistic plantings.

Features

• Low, creeping perennial with daisy-like blooms.
• Aromatic foliage ideal for sensory and cottage gardens.
• Attracts bees and beneficial pollinators.
• Non-GMO Chamaemelum nobile seed variety.
• Forms a dense, soft groundcover along borders and pathways.
• Hardy perennial that returns year after year in suitable climates.

Specifications

• Common Name: Roman Chamomile
• Scientific Name: Chamaemelum nobile
• Plant Type: Perennial flowering herb
• USDA Zones: 4–9
• Bloom Color: White petals with yellow centers
• Foliage: Fine, feathery, aromatic leaves
• Height: 3–12 inches
• Spread: 12–24 inches, creeping habit
• Growth Habit: Low-growing, mat-forming
• Heirloom: Yes
• GMO Status: Non-GMO
• Organic: Not certified organic
• Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil Preference: Well-drained, sandy or average soil
• Water Needs: Moderate; drought tolerant once established
• Bloom Season: Spring through summer
• Pollinator Friendly: Yes (bees especially)
• Maintenance Level: Low
• Plant Spacing: 6–12 inches
• Seed Viability: 2–4 years stored cool & dry

Planting Guide

• Start indoors or direct sow outdoors in early spring.
• Press seeds gently on the soil surface; do not bury (needs light).
• Mist soil lightly and keep consistently moist for germination.
• Germination typically occurs in 7–21 days.
• Transplant or thin seedlings to 6–12 inches apart.
• Provide full sun for dense, low growth and heavy blooming.
• Water lightly; avoid soggy soil conditions.
• Trim lightly to encourage spreading and thicker coverage.
• Allow some blooms to mature if reseeding is desired for expansion.