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Golden Marguerite, Dyer's Chamomile 'Kelwayi'

Anthemistinctoria

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Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Anthemis (AN-them-is)
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Species
tinctoria (tink-TOR-ee-uh)
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Synonym
Anthemis hybrida
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
This plant is resistant to deer
Smooth
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 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

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
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
Bronze
Where to Grow
Grow outdoors year-round in hardiness zone
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
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
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

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

Flora, Indiana

Nashville, Michigan

Pinconning, Michigan

Walnut Grove, Missouri

Brooklyn, New York

Grassy Creek, North Carolina

Cincinnati, Ohio

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

Also known as 'Kelway's'.
Easy to grow bushy plants covered with crips, clean, golden-yellow, 2" daisies above fern-like foliage. ...Read More

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vanpoo
Butler, PA | May 2006 | neutral

Just started this seed last week. Low germination. four plants growing on now.

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