Cota tinctoria Seeds | Golden Marguerite Anthemis Kelwayi
LATIN NAME: Cota tinctoria
COMMON NAME: Golden Marguerite, Yellow Chamomile, Dyers Chamomile
Plant Profile
Known to gardeners as Golden Marguerite, Cota tinctoria is a perennial, herb in the daisy family. Golden marguerite is a bright and generous daisy of dry meadows, and its clouds of golden-yellow bloom have made it a beloved plant of border and wildflower garden. At maturity it stands about Sixty centimetres. These traits together are what have kept the plant in gardens for so long.
Science & Biotechnology
Research touching on Cota tinctoria ranges from the botany of the daisy family to practical horticulture, including seed handling, propagation and the selection of superior forms. Species has also been studied in botany, since it is a member of daisy family, and its classification and its relationships have been examined, while place of plant in genus has been examined. Continuing work by breeders and collectors keeps good seed of this species moving through the trade.
Uses & Benefits
Golden Marguerite works well in borders, containers and dedicated beds. Ecologically, golden marguerite is a generous plant of dry meadows. Its golden bloom feeds bees, butterflies and insects, and its feathery foliage gives cover, while it is a bright presence in meadows and waysides of Europe and the garden. Its economic value is real and historic. Routine care after establishment is refreshingly light.
Dyer’s chamomile yields golden-yellow flavonoid dyes for wool and shares the calming tea tradition of its chamomile relatives.
Growing from Seed
Starting Golden Marguerite from seed is simple and satisfying. Surface-sow onto a light, well-drained compost, dust over a thin covering, and keep evenly moist and sunny until the seedlings show. Grow the youngsters on steadily in pots until well rooted, then move them to their final positions.
Our Take
Reaching sixty centimetres, it needs room to show its full form. Give the seed freshness and steady moisture, and nature handles the rest.
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