The real chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla) is one of the most important and most versatile medicinal herbs. It can be found in many locations in the wild and can be collected there. This plant, which is very easy to cultivate, can also be used and maintained in the garden.
When is the flowering time of chamomile?
The real chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla) blooms from mid-May to September, with the main harvest time being in June and July. The flowers should be fully open but not yet faded.
Chamomile blooms between May and September
The flower shape of chamomile is somewhat reminiscent of a daisy that is a little too big. The very branched herb has bright yellow flower heads, from which usually between 20 and 40 tongue-shaped, white ray petals emerge. The flower head is concave in shape, curved upwards and partially hollow on the inside. The plant blooms from around mid-May until September, with the main harvest time being in June and July. Traditionally, the rich flowers are harvested around June 24th, St. John's Day. The flower heads should be fully open but not yet flowered.
Tips & Tricks
Chamomile is easily confused with other, very similar-looking species, such as false chamomile or dog chamomile. However, you can definitely recognize them by certain characteristic features.