Roman Chamomile Plant for Sale - Carlo's Plant Farm

The Roman Chamomile plant (Chamaemelum nobile) is a fragrant, low-growing perennial herb. It also doubles as one of the most charming living groundcovers you can add to a garden. In fact, gardeners love it 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 or walked on. As a result, 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 as a fragrant lawn substitute in low-traffic areas.
Sweet apple fragrance – the name “chamomile” comes from the Greek for “ground apple,” and the foliage smells like sweet apple when gently crushed.
Pollinator friendly – also, 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: This is a water-conserving plant. It 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. Then 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
Similarly, soft edging along borders, patios, and walkways
In addition, an aromatic filler tucked between stepping stones and pavers
Likewise, 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. For example, 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 or 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 Carlo’s Plant Farm. Each plant is less than 12 inches tall when we ship it. The listing photos show mature plants of the same species. That way, you can see how yours will look as they fill in and grow. Finally, choose your preferred bundle size using the options above.

Also, due to different state laws, we reserve the right to charge extra fees where necessary to comply.

Ordering, Shipping & Returns

Every order ships free and is insured against loss or damage in transit. For full details on how we pack and send your plants, processing and delivery times, and what to do in the rare case of a problem, please review our Shipping Policy and Terms & Conditions before purchasing. By placing an order, you agree to those terms.

Roman Chamomile FAQ

Growing & Care Questions

Can you walk on a Roman Chamomile lawn?

Yes, in low-traffic areas. The creeping stems knit into a soft, fragrant mat that releases a sweet apple scent when brushed or stepped on. For best results, avoid heavy daily foot traffic, especially while it is establishing.

What does Roman Chamomile smell like?

It has a sweet, apple-like fragrance. In fact, the name chamomile comes from the Greek for ground apple. The scent is strongest when you gently crush or brush the feathery foliage.

How far apart should I plant Roman Chamomile for groundcover?

Set young plants several inches apart, usually about 6 to 12 inches. That spacing lets the creeping stems knit together into a continuous, low groundcover.

How much sun and water does Roman Chamomile need?

Give it full sun to partial shade, since more sun means more flowers. Keep the soil lightly moist while plants are young. After that, water only occasionally, because it is drought-tolerant once established.

Is this the chamomile used for tea?

Yes. The dried flowers of Chamaemelum nobile are a classic ingredient in soothing herbal chamomile tea. People also use them in potpourri and as garnishes.

Hardiness, Buying & Shipping Questions

When does Roman Chamomile bloom?

It blooms in summer, typically from June through August. The small, daisy-like flowers have white petals and a sunny yellow center.

What growing zones is Roman Chamomile suited for?

It is hardy in USDA Cold Hardiness Zones 8 to 10. In mild climates it stays evergreen, and it is drought-tolerant and largely pest-free.

Is Roman Chamomile a perennial?

Yes. It is a low-growing perennial herb that returns year after year. With light shearing, it keeps a thick, tidy, carpet-like habit.

Is Roman Chamomile safe to handle?

For most people, yes. However, like other plants in the daisy and aster family, the aromatic foliage can occasionally irritate sensitive skin. If you have ragweed or aster-family allergies, you may prefer to wear gloves.

What size plants will I receive?

You will receive live Roman Chamomile starter plants. Each one is under 12 inches tall at shipping, grown and shipped by Carlo’s Plant Farm. The listing photos show mature plants of the same species. So you can see how yours will look as they fill in and grow. Finally, choose your bundle size using the options above.