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| Identification |
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Genus
Anthemis
Species
tinctoria
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
golden chamomile
dyer's chamomile
golden marguerite
Family
ASTERACEAE
Specimen number
S11596
Data source
ColorNat p12;DyePl p22;HtZn p76;Xeri p284
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Perennial
Life span
3 - 10 years
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Flower
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
3'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Moist
Optimal soil texture
Poor
Acceptable soil pH
Neutral
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 03a-10b
AHS heat zones
Heat zones 08-03
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
The flowers of Anthemis tinctoria have been used in traditional fabric dyeing. A range of possible colors can be produced by Golden marguerite (also known as dyer's chamomile and golden chamomile) including creamy yellow, bright yellow, bright orange and gold. It is used in dyeing wool. Common mordants used to fix the color to the fabric when dyeing with this plant include alum and chrome. This plant can survive very cold winters with annual averages as low as -40� Fahrenheit. This species needs summer days with high heat. The best soil for this plant has a texture that is poor. It needs soil that is moist.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
fragrant leaves
Fragrance parts
Leaves
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Flowers
Dye color
creamy yellow,bright yellow,bright orange,gold
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Anthemis tinctoria probably originates from Europe.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Anthemis tinctoria is a perennial. Flowers: Golden marguerite (locally known in some parts as dyer's chamomile and golden chamomile) has daisy-like blossoms that are 2" - 3" across. Blossoms in such colors as copper, gold and yellow are common with prominent gold and brown accents.
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