Golden Marguerite seed Anthemis tinctoria Kelwayi
LATIN NAME: COTA TINCTORIA
COMMON NAME: Golden Marguerite, Yellow Chamomile, Dyers Chamomile
The golden marguerite is a bright and generous daisy of the dry meadows, and its clouds of golden-yellow bloom have made it a beloved plant of the border and the wildflower garden. It grows as a perennial, herbaceous plant of the daisy family, reaching up to sixty centimetres, with a mound of finely divided, feathery, aromatic, grey-green leaves and, through the summer, many bright, golden-yellow, daisy-like flower heads borne on slender stems above the foliage, followed by small, dry seeds. It is a species of the daisy family, and in horticulture it is still widely referred to by its synonym, Anthemis tinctoria, while it is known as the golden marguerite, the yellow chamomile, the dyers chamomile, the Boston daisy or the Paris daisy, and it is a beloved, bright daisy of the garden.
Scientific Research & Plant Biotechnology
The golden marguerite has a genuine and growing place in both horticultural and botanical research. It has been studied in horticulture, since it is a bright and generous daisy of the border and the wildflower garden, prized for its clouds of golden bloom, and researchers have examined its cultivation, its many varieties and its value in the garden, while its long season of bloom and its ease have made it a beloved plant of the border, and its bright, golden-yellow flowers have drawn attention in the international gardening press as a cheerful daisy of the summer. The plant has also been studied in the history of dyeing, since the flowers of the golden marguerite have long been used to dye wool and cloth a clear yellow, and researchers have examined the dyeing of the plant and its traditional use, while the dyers chamomile has drawn attention in the international craft and natural-dye press as a historic source of the yellow. The species has also been studied in botany, since it is a member of the daisy family, and its classification and its relationships have been examined. For a daisy of such brightness, the golden marguerite has a rich and growing record of research.
Ecological & Economic Value & Wide Applications
To grow the Golden Marguerite from seed, ecologically, the golden marguerite is a generous plant of the dry meadows. Its golden bloom feeds the bees, the butterflies and the insects, and its feathery foliage gives cover, while it is a bright presence in the meadows and the waysides of Europe and the garden. Its economic value is real and historic: the golden marguerite has long been used to dye wool and cloth a clear yellow, and its history has drawn attention in the international craft and natural-dye press as a historic source of the yellow, while it is also a beloved daisy of the garden, prized for its clouds of golden bloom. To raise the golden marguerite, sow the seeds on the surface of moist, free-draining compost in a sunny spot, firm them in lightly, keep them lightly watered, and grow the little plants on in the light.
sow the seeds on the surface of moist, free-draining compost in a sunny spot, firm the young marguerites in lightly, keep them lightly watered, and grow the little plants on in the light.
LATIN NAME: Cota tinctoria
COMMON NAME: Golden Marguerite, Yellow Chamomile, Dyers Chamomile
The golden marguerite is a bright and generous daisy of the dry meadows, and its clouds of golden-yellow bloom have made it a beloved plant of the border and the wildflower garden. It grows as a perennial, herbaceous plant of the daisy family, reaching up to sixty centimetres, with a mound of finely divided, feathery, aromatic, grey-green leaves and, through the summer, the many bright, golden-yellow, daisy-like flower heads, borne on the slender stems above the foliage, followed by the small, dry seeds. It is a species of the daisy family, and in the horticulture it is still widely referred to by its synonym, the Anthemis tinctoria, while it is known as the golden marguerite, the yellow chamomile, the dyers chamomile, the Boston daisy or the Paris daisy, and it is a beloved, bright daisy of the garden.
The golden marguerite belongs to the daisy family, Asteraceae, and it is a species of the perennial flowering plant. In the horticulture it is still widely referred to by its synonym, the Anthemis tinctoria, and it is known as the golden marguerite, the yellow chamomile or the dyers chamomile, while it is prized for its bright, golden-yellow bloom.
Scientific Research & Plant Biotechnology
The golden marguerite has a genuine and growing place in both horticultural and botanical research. It has been studied in horticulture, since it is a bright and generous daisy of the border and the wildflower garden, prized for its clouds of golden bloom, and researchers have examined its cultivation, its many varieties and its value in the garden, while its long season of bloom and its ease have made it a beloved plant of the border, and its bright, golden-yellow flowers have drawn attention in the international gardening press as a cheerful daisy of the summer. The plant has also been studied in the history of the dyeing, since the flowers of the golden marguerite have long been used to dye the wool and the cloth a clear yellow, and researchers have examined the dyeing of the plant and its traditional use, while the dyers chamomile has drawn attention in the international craft and natural-dye press as a historic source of the yellow. The species has also been studied in botany, since it is a member of the daisy family, and its classification and its relationships have been examined, while the place of the plant in the genus has been examined. For a daisy of such brightness, the golden marguerite has a rich and growing record of research.
Ecological & Economic Value & Wide Applications
Ecologically, the golden marguerite is a generous plant of the dry meadows. Its golden bloom feeds the bees, the butterflies and the insects, and its feathery foliage gives cover, while it is a bright presence in the meadows and the waysides of Europe and the garden.
Its economic value is real and historic. The golden marguerite has long been used to dye the wool and the cloth a clear yellow, and its history has drawn attention in the international craft and natural-dye press as a historic source of the yellow, while it is also a beloved daisy of the garden, prized for its clouds of golden bloom. For a grower, the golden marguerite is an easy and generous plant, and for a gardener it brings clouds of golden-yellow bloom through the summer. The seeds need a little warmth and light — sow them on the surface of moist, free-draining soil in a sunny spot, press them in lightly, keep them lightly watered, and theyll sprout within a couple of weeks, growing on into a bright, golden-flowered plant.
Cota tinctoria seeds Grey/green, feathery foliage gives rise to tall, robust stems which produces an abundance of large, golden yellow, daisy-like flowers. Drought tolerant Ideal for containers and border filling. Good for dried flower arrangements. Grows approximately 45-60cm (18-24) tall. Prefers full sun and well drained soil. Especially tolerant of poor soils. Sow March – May for flowers June – September.