Overview
Anthemis tinctoria is a plant with a clump-forming, matforming habit in the genus Cota, part of the Asteraceae family, with deciduous, evergreen foliage. Anthemis tinctoria grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, gravel garden, mediterranean climate plants, patio and container plants, rock garden, banks and slopes, flower borders and beds, garden edging and ground cover.
About
Cota tinctoria, the golden marguerite, yellow chamomile, or oxeye chamomile, is a species of perennial flowering plant in the sunflower family. Other common names include dyer's chamomile, Boston daisy, and Paris daisy.
Wikipedia contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0 — Cota tinctoria
About the genus
Cota is a genus of pygmy grasshoppers in the family Tetrigidae. There are five described species in Cota.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Cota
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
Anthemis tinctoria size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Clump-forming, Matforming
- Foliage
- Deciduous, Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Mediterranean climate plants, Patio and container plants, Rock garden, Banks and slopes, Flower borders and beds, Garden edging, Ground cover
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Anthemis tinctoria
- Propagation
- Seed, Division, Basal cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Slugs, Snails, Aphids
- Disease resistance
- Powdery mildews
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Anthemis tinctoria?
Anthemis tinctoria prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Anthemis tinctoria need?
Anthemis tinctoria is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Anthemis tinctoria hardy in the UK?
Anthemis tinctoria has an RHS hardiness rating of H4, meaning it is hardy through an average UK winter, tolerating -10 to -5°C.
How do I propagate Anthemis tinctoria?
Seed, Division, Basal cuttings.