DYER’S CHAMOMILE SEEDS – Cota tinctoria
(Anthemis tinctoria)
Dye Colour: Yellow, Green (with iron) |Produced in: Ireland
Cota tinctoria, commonly known as Dyer’s Chamomile, is a classic natural dye plant producing abundant golden-yellow daisy flowers from June through September. Long valued for both natural dyeing and eco printing, it yields clear, bright yellows and soft green tones when modified with iron.
In addition to its dye qualities, Dyer’s Chamomile is a resilient and attractive garden plant, forming generous drifts of colour in sunny borders and pollinator-friendly gardens.
Colour fastness: Good
🌱 Basic Growing Information
Sowing period
March to April
Germination time
4–7 days at approx. 21 °C (70 °F)
Height
Typically 60–90 cm
Preferred location
Full sun with well-draining soil
✂️ Harvesting for Dye & Printing
Flowers are typically harvested in full bloom throughout the flowering season and can be used fresh or dried for dyeing and eco printing.
📦 Additional Details
Open-pollinated & organically grown in Ireland
Germination rate: 88%
Approx. 100 seeds per packet
Irish seed licence: IE010713
Please note: Seeds and plants can only be shipped within Europe.
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