Golden Marguerite, Dyer's Chamomile 'E.C. Buxton'

Anthemistinctoria

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Anthemis (AN-them-is)
Species
tinctoria (tink-TOR-ee-uh)
Synonym
Anthemis hybrida
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
This plant is resistant to deer
Smooth
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Cream/Tan
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Dark/Black
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Galva, Illinois

Aberdeen, Maryland

Himrod, New York

North Plains, Oregon

Dallas, Texas

Dumfries, Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

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neutrals
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(Zone 5b) | November 2011 | neutral

It seems that some nurseries (e.g., Thompson & Morgan in the UK) are selling the original Buxton with soft-yellow petals, but others (e.g...Read More

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North Plains, OR (Zone 8a) | October 2010 | positive

One of my favorites in a very extensive perennial garden. I worried last spring, following a very cold winter for this area, but it came...Read More

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Lakemont, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2007 | neutral

Medium 2'- Plant 20" apart. Bushy strong erect stems. White flowers with yellow centers. Removing the spent flowers will promote flowerin...Read More

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(Zone 8b) | July 2004 | neutral

This anthemis is a hybrid and propagatian from seeds is questionable. Dividing the rootball or propagatian from cuttings seems to me more...Read More

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