Chamomile German Matricaria Recutita is a herbaceous annual herb plant native to to Europe, North Africa, and some parts of Asia. Chamomile German seeds have to be just slightly pressed into the soil and not covered, because they require light to germinate. Also commonly called Sweet False Chamomile, Wild Chamomile, or Scented Mayweed and botanically Matricaria Chamomilla this annual herb grows up to 24 inches tall and 15 inches wide