Can You Grow German Chamomile in Zone 5a?
Quick Answer:
✅ Yes — Chamomile thrives in your zone — direct sow in spring and harvest all summer.
✅ Yes
German Chamomile grows well in Zone 5a
Chamomile thrives in your zone — direct sow in spring and harvest all summer.
📅 When to Plant in Zone 5a
Direct Sow
Apr 15
Last Sow Date
Jul 17
🌾 Harvest
Jun 14 – Jul 14
Based on Zone 5a's average last frost of mid-April and first frost of mid-October.
🌱 Growing German Chamomile in Zone 5a
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.
🪴 Container: 3+ gal pot❄️ Frost Tolerant
🗺️ USDA Plant Hardiness Zones
Zone 5 is shown in
this colour
on the map below
2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map — public domain. USDA Agricultural Research Service
USDA zones run 1a–13b (26 half-zones). Each full zone above covers both the a and b half-zones. Browse all US zones →
Technical climate details for Zone 5a
- USDA Zone
- 5a
- Last Frost
- mid-April
- First Frost
- mid-October
- Frost-Free Days
- 183
- German Chamomile Zone Range
- 3a – 9b
- Days to Harvest
- 60–90 days
Frequently Asked Questions
Chamomile thrives in your zone — direct sow in spring and harvest all summer.
Zone 5a is in USDA Hardiness Zone 5a with approximately 183 frost-free days per year.
German Chamomile grows in USDA Zones 3a–9b.
German Chamomile is beginner-friendly and one of the easier crops to grow.