Golden Marguerite, Ox-eye Chamomile, Dyer's Chamomile 'Sauce Hollandaise'

Anthemistinctoria

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Anthemis (AN-them-is)
Species
tinctoria (tink-TOR-ee-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
This plant is resistant to deer
Shiny/Glossy
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Bloom Color
Gold (yellow-orange)
Pale Yellow
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Bronze
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Fort Collins, Colorado

Oskaloosa, Iowa

Grand Marais, Michigan

Clinton Corners, New York

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Gardener's Notes:

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Grand Marais, MI | August 2010 | positive

Very pretty flowers, deer-resistant, drought-resistant, cold hardy, and repeats if you deadhead - what more could you ask for? When you ...Read More

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Fort Collins, CO | July 2010 | positive

the second year this turned into a beautiful plant that stood straight up, no flopping!

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(Zone 8b) | July 2005 | positive

I really like this Anthemis. It is in my garden for its seventh year now, all though they are listed as short living plants. It can flowe...Read More

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