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Herbaceous PerennialSynonym

Anthemis tinctoria 'E.C. Buxton'
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dyer's chamomile 'E.C. Buxton'

A clump-forming perennial with finely dissected green leaves and solitary lemon-yellow daisies

Synonyms
Anthemis 'Mrs E. C. Buxton'
Anthemis tinctoria 'Buxton's Variety'
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Anthemis tinctoria 'Mrs E.C. Buxton'
Anthemis tinctoria 'E.C. Buxton'
Anthemis 'E C Buxton'
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.5–1 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Yellow Green
Autumn Green
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing or East–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H6
Botanical details
Family
Asteraceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Clump forming
Genus

A genus of herbaceous chamomile, native to Europe, North Africa and South Western Asia. Plants have sunflower-like heads with white or yellow petals and yellow centres

Name status

Accepted

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun; useful where a drought-tolerant plant is required

Propagation

Propagate by seed in pots in a cold frame in spring or propagate by division in spring or root basal cuttings in late spring to early summer

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Patio and container plants
  • Mediterranean climate plants
  • Flower borders and beds
  • Banks and slopes
  • Cut flowers
Pruning

Cut back hard after flowering to encourage basal growth that will overwinter

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs, snails and aphids

Diseases

May be infected by to powdery mildews

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