Golden Marguerite- Kelawayi

Golden Marguerite- Kelawayi

Anthemis tinctoria

Synonyms: Cota tinctoria

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• "Dye Plant"

• Attracts bees

Flowering perennial growing to 50cm in height.  Plants are clump forming with green lacy foliage and bright yellow, long stemmed, daisy-like flowers.  Very attractive; good for garden borders and as a cut flower.  Attracts bees.  Drought tolerant.  Flowers can be used to make a dye that was traditionally used to colour fabrics.

Also known as Dyers Chamomile, Oxeye chamomile, Yellow Chamomile, Golden Chamomile, Dye Plant and Boston Daisy.

How to sow and grow:

Method:	Raise seedlings
Sowing Depth:	2mm
When:	Spring
Position:	Full sun, moist well drained soil
Plant Spacing:	35cm
Hardiness:	Hardy
Plant Height:	50cm
Care:	Protect from slugs, snails and aphids. Susceptible to powdery mildew. Cutting back after flowering will increase the lifespan of the plant.

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