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When to Plant Chamomile in Hampton City, VA

Chamomile is a daisy-like herb famous for its calming, apple-scented tea. German chamomile is an annual while Roman chamomile is a perennial ground cover.

Hampton City, Virginia is in USDA Zone 8b. The average last spring frost is March 19 and the first fall frost is November 18, giving you a growing season of approximately 244 days.

At an elevation of 299 feet, Hampton City receives approximately 43.3 inches of rainfall annually with predominantly silt loam soil. Summer highs average 94°F, providing good warmth for Chamomile during the growing season.

Hampton City, VA (Zone 8b) Long season
244 days
Last Spring Frost March 19
244 growing days
First Fall Frost November 18

Hampton City Soil Profile

Soil Type

Silt Loam

Soil pH

6.0-7.0

Drainage

Well Drained

Chamomile Planting Timeline — Hampton City, VA

Chamomile Planting Calendar

Activity When Date Range
Start Indoors February 12 Feb 12 – Feb 26
Transplant Outdoors March 12 Mar 12 – Mar 26
Direct Sow March 5 Mar 5 – Mar 26
Harvest May 14 May 14 – Jul 23
Fall Sowing September 9 Sep 9 – Sep 23

Plant 0.5" deep · 8" apart · Rows 12" apart

Month-by-Month Timeline

MonthActivities
January
February Start Indoors
March Transplant Outdoors Direct Sow
April
May Harvest
June Harvest
July Harvest
August
September Fall Sowing
October
November
December

Growing Conditions

☀️ Sun

Full Sun (6-8+ hours)

💧 Water

Moderate — regular watering

📅 Days to Maturity

60–90 days

🧪 Soil pH

Needs 5.6–7.5 · Your soil: N/A

🗺️ USDA Zone

Zone 8b

📆 Growing Season

244 days in Hampton City

Growing Tips for Hampton City

Direct sow on the soil surface as seeds need light. Harvest flowers when petals begin to curl back. Chamomile self-sows freely and improves the health of nearby plants.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Chamomile in Hampton City, VA?

Hampton City is in Zone 8b with an average last frost of March 19. Plan your Chamomile planting based on this frost date — see the calendar above for exact timing.

What planting zone is Hampton City, VA?

Hampton City, Virginia is in USDA Hardiness Zone 8b. The average last spring frost is March 19 and first fall frost is November 18.

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Data sources: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023), NOAA 30-Year Climate Normals. Frost dates are based on 50% probability averages for Hampton City, VA. Local conditions may vary. Last updated: July 2026.

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