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Dyer’s Chamomile
Botanical Name: Anthemis tinctoria
Type: Hardy Perennial (often grown as a biennial or short-lived perennial)

Also known as Golden Marguerite, Dyer’s Chamomile produces masses of cheerful, daisy-like yellow flowers over finely divided, ferny foliage. Traditionally used as a natural dye plant, this charming perennial not only brightens borders but also supports pollinators and brings old-world charm to cottage and herb gardens.

Plant Details

Type: Hardy Perennial
Height: 60 – 80 cm
Spread: 30 – 50 cm
Flowers: June – September
Position: Full sun, well-drained soil (thrives in poor to moderately fertile ground)

Growing Information

Sow Indoors: Feb – Apr, lightly press seeds onto the surface (needs light to germinate)
Sow Outdoors: Apr – Jun or Sep – Oct for naturalising
Germination: 10 – 21 days at 15 – 20°C
Transplant / Thin: Space 25 – 30 cm apart after hardening off
Care: Drought-tolerant once established; cut back after flowering to encourage a second flush

Why You’ll Love It

Vibrant golden blooms
Traditional dye plant – natural yellow dyes for wool & fabric
Drought-tolerant & low maintenance
Great for pollinators – bees and hoverflies love it 🟡

Top Tip
Harvest flowers in full bloom for the richest dye colour. For compact plants, cut back in midsummer after the first flush of flowers.

Perfect For

Cottage gardens & herb borders
Pollinator-friendly gardens
Natural dyeing & crafts
Gravel gardens & low-water beds

Plant With: Yarrow, echinacea, lavender, and rudbeckia – drought-tolerant, pollinator-attracting companions that pair beautifully with Dyer’s Chamomile’s sunny tones.

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