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Asteraceae
Dyer's Chamomile
Anthemis tinctoria
Usefulness and solar energy.
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Genus
- Anthemis
- Native to
- Europe, Western Asia
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Type
- Perennial
- Height
- 30-60 cm
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil
- Well-drained, poor to average
- Water
- Low
- Hardiness
- 3-7
- Lifespan
- Short-lived perennial
Did you know
- It produces a vivid yellow dye that was used to color wool and textiles for centuries.
- The plant thrives in poor soil and actually performs worse when given rich, fertile conditions.
- A single plant can produce hundreds of daisy-like flower heads in a single season.
- It is drought-tolerant once established and is an excellent choice for xeriscaping.
- Unlike true chamomile, it is not used medicinally or as a tea.
Color meanings
0
Patience
1
Industry
2
Cheerfulness