Cota tinctoria Seeds, Dyer’s Chamomile, Golden Marguerite

Price range: €2.99 through €59.99

Cultivate Cota tinctoria (Dyer’s Chamomile) for cheerful golden-yellow blooms and natural dye. Attracts pollinators and adds vibrant color to any garden. Easy to grow.

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Cota tinctoria Seeds, Golden Marguerite

Key Features & Details Yellow Chamomile

  • Sowing: Sow seeds indoors in late winter to early spring (about 4 weeks before the last frost) or directly outdoors in late spring to early summer. Surface-sow, gently pressing into the growing medium, as light is needed for germination. Maintain consistent moisture until germination, which typically occurs within 2 to 4 weeks.
  • Notes: Each packet contains approximately 100, 200, 500 open-pollinated seeds, carefully harvested to ensure a high germination rate. Plants grow bushy with aromatic, feathery foliage and a profusion of cheerful yellow, daisy-like flowers from summer into fall, attracting pollinators.

Botanical Information Dyer’s Chamomile

  • Botanical Name: Cota tinctoria
  • Common Names: Dyer’s Chamomile, Golden Marguerite, Yellow Chamomile
  • Life Cycle: Short-lived Perennial (often treated as Biennial)
  • Flower Color: Yellow
  • Flower Time: June through September
  • Height: 1 to 3 feet (60-90 cm)

Characteristics and Usage

  • Dye Plant
  • Ornamental Plant
  • Pollinator Friendly
  • Excellent Cut Flowers
  • Low Maintenance
  • Good for Cottage Gardens
  • Good for Informal Gardens
  • Good for Mediterranean Climate Plantings
  • Good for Banks and Slopes
  • Good for Wildflower Meadows
  • Drought Tolerant
  • Adaptable to various conditions
  • Forms bushy, clump-forming mounds

Growing Conditions Golden Marguerite

  • Sunlight: Thrives in full sun, can tolerate partial sun.
  • Soil: Prefers well-drained soil, remarkably adaptable, tolerating poor, dry, and compacted soils. Good drainage is crucial. Performs well in loamy soil.
  • Habitat: Temperate climates, suitable for cottage gardens, informal gardens, Mediterranean climate plantings, banks and slopes, and wildflower meadows.
  • Soil pH: Slightly acidic to neutral.
  • Moisture: Can withstand dry conditions, but consistent moisture leads to more profuse flowering. Water when soil is almost completely dry, allowing it to dry out between waterings.
  • Germination: Surface-sow seeds, pressing gently into medium; light required for germination. Maintain consistent moisture until germination, which occurs within 2 to 4 weeks.
  • Propagation: Easily propagated by seeds, sown indoors in late winter to early spring (about 4 weeks before last frost) or directly outdoors in late spring to early summer.
  • Additional Notes: Fertilize every 4-6 weeks during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer (e.g., 5-10-10) to promote healthy growth and flowering. Switch to high-phosphorus fertilizers for optimal blooming. It prefers moderate temperatures and does well in temperate climates with good air circulation.

Uses and Garden Appeal

  • Attracts Wildlife: Attracts a wide variety of pollinators, including bees and other beneficial insects.
Weight

2500 Seeds, 15000 Seeds, 25000 Seeds, 250000 Seeds