Anthemis tinctoria Yellow camomile (Compositae) Evergreen perennial

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Anthemis tinctoria
Yellow camomile
Evergreen perennial
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The Anthemis tinctoria plant species is found in Europe - Mediterranean. A casual in Britain[17]. It is a member of the Compositae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Yellow camomile.

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Latin Name:  Anthemis tinctoria
Common Name:  Yellow camomile
Family:  Compositae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.8   Mature Width:  0.8

Habitat:  Sunny slopes, rocks, railway tracks and walls, usually on limestone[89].

Cultivation Notes: Prefers a well-drained sweet soil and a sunny position[1]. Grows well on chalk[187]. Plants succeed in maritime gardens[233]. Hardy to about -15°c[200]. Another report says that it is hardy to about -25°c[187]. This species has formerly been cultivated as a dye plant[61], the var. 'Kelawayi' is said to be the best form[169]. Plants are apt to overflower and exhaust themselves. It is best to remove the flowering stems as soon as they stop flowering in order to stimulate the production of basal shoots for the following year[233].

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