COTA TINCTORA (Anthemis tinctoria / Dyer’s Chamomile)
Dye Colour: Yellow and Green (with iron) | Country of Collection: Ireland
Cota Tinctora produces masses of vibrant, aromatic golden yellow daisies with striking yellow centres from June through September. Perfect for eco printing and natural dyeing, it yields beautiful yellow and green hues when processed with iron. These charming blooms work wonderfully as drifts in garden borders, too.
Colour Fastness: Good
Basic Growing Information
🌱 Sowing Period: March to April
⏳ Germination Time: 4 – 7 days at 21°C (70°F)
🌿 Height: Typically 60–90 cm
☀️ Preferred Garden Location: Thrives in full sun with well-draining soil
Additional Details
Open-pollinated & organically grown in Ireland
Germination rate: 88%
License number: IE010713
100 seeds per packet
NOTE: Seeds and plants can only be shipped within Europe.
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