Roman Chamomile Plant – Chamaemelum nobile (Live Starter Groundcover)

The Roman Chamomile plant (Chamaemelum nobile) is a fragrant, low-growing perennial herb that doubles as one of the most charming living groundcovers you can add to a garden. Loved for its feathery, apple-scented foliage and cheerful, daisy-like white flowers, this hardy Roman Chamomile plant spreads into a soft green carpet that releases a sweet, fruity aroma whenever it is brushed against or walked on. It is an easy-care favorite for sunny borders, pathways, herb gardens, and classic fragrant chamomile lawns.

Why Grow a Roman Chamomile Plant?

• Living groundcover & lawn alternative – creeping stems knit together into a dense, low mat that softens walkways, fills gaps between pavers, and works beautifully as a fragrant lawn substitute in low-traffic areas.
• Sweet apple fragrance – the very name "chamomile" comes from the Greek for "ground apple," and the foliage smells like sweet apple when gently crushed.
• Pollinator friendly – the small white-and-gold blooms attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators throughout the summer.
• Edible & useful – the dried flowers of Chamaemelum nobile are a classic ingredient in soothing herbal chamomile tea, potpourri, and garnishes.
• Tough & water-wise – once established it is drought-tolerant, evergreen in mild climates, and largely pest-free.

If you love easy-spreading, low-maintenance plants, explore more options in our Groundcovers & Border Plants and Flowering Plants collections.

Plant Specifications at a Glance

• Botanical name: Chamaemelum nobile (also known as Anthemis nobilis, English chamomile, true chamomile, garden chamomile)
• Plant type: Low-growing perennial herb & groundcover
• Plant family: Asteraceae (the daisy family)
• Mature height: roughly 12–16 inches in full bloom, forming a low, spreading mat of foliage
• Bloom season: Summer, typically June through August
• Flowers: Small, daisy-like white petals with a sunny yellow center
• Fragrance: Sweet, apple-like aromatic foliage
• Cold Hardiness Zones: 8–10

Roman Chamomile Care & Growing Guide

One of the best things about the Roman Chamomile plant is how little fuss it asks for once it settles in. Follow these simple guidelines to keep it healthy and thriving:

• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade. More sun generally means more flowers.
• Water: A water-conserving plant that only needs occasional watering once established. Keep the soil lightly moist while plants are young, then let it dry between waterings.
• Soil: Well-draining sandy soil is ideal. Avoid soggy, waterlogged ground.
• Cold Hardiness Zone: 8–10.
• Spacing: Set plants several inches apart so the creeping stems can knit together into a continuous groundcover.
• Pruning: Prune or shear as needed after planting to encourage a thick, bushy carpet. A light trim after flowering keeps it tidy and full.

To grow a fragrant chamomile lawn or aromatic pathway, set young plants close together, keep the soil evenly moist while they establish, and avoid heavy foot traffic until they have rooted in.

Ways to Use Roman Chamomile in the Garden & Home

This versatile herb earns its place in almost any landscape. Popular uses for the Roman Chamomile plant include:

• A fragrant groundcover or low-traffic lawn alternative
• Soft edging along borders, patios, and walkways
• An aromatic filler tucked between stepping stones and pavers
• A pollinator magnet in cottage gardens and herb gardens
• A source of dried flowers for homemade chamomile tea and potpourri

Chamomile pairs well with other sun-loving, spreading plants. Gardeners building a low-care groundcover bed often plant it alongside the Golden Glory Ornamental Peanut, Madagascar Periwinkle, or Liriope Aztec. Because the flowers are edible, you can also browse our Fruit & Edible Plants for more culinary-friendly choices.

Please note: chamomile foliage is aromatic and, like other plants in the daisy/aster family, can occasionally irritate sensitive skin. Gardeners with known ragweed or aster-family allergies may prefer to wear gloves when handling the plants.

What You’ll Receive

These are live Roman Chamomile starter plants grown and shipped by Carlos Plant Farm. Plants are less than 12 inches tall when we ship them. The photos in this listing depict mature plants of the correct species so you can see how they will look as they fill in and grow. Choose your preferred plant bundle size using the options above.

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