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Can You Grow German Chamomile in Tennessee?

US · USDA Zone 6b · zones 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b

Grows well here

Chamomile thrives in your zone — direct sow in spring and harvest all summer.

Plant zones

3a–9b

Tennessee last frost

mid-March

Tennessee first frost

mid-November

Days to harvest

60–90 days

When to plant German Chamomiles in Tennessee

Direct sow

Mar 15

Harvest

May 14 – Jun 13

Dates are approximate, based on Tennessee's average frost dates. Your exact yard may vary by microclimate.

About German Chamomile

German chamomile is the most widely used medicinal herb in the world — the apple-scented flowers dry easily for calming teas. Extremely easy to grow; self-seeds prolifically once established.

Surface sow directly — seeds need light to germinate, do not cover. Self-seeds freely so you only plant once. Harvest flowers when petals are fully open. Dry in a single layer for tea. Note: avoid if allergic to ragweed.

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Gardening in Tennessee

Tennessee has a humid subtropical climate transitioning to continental in the east. Nashville is Zone 7a; the Appalachians are Zone 6a-6b. Long productive growing seasons.