Cota tinctoria 'Wargrave Variety'
dyer's chamomile 'Wargrave Variety'
A clump-forming perennial with finely-divided, evergreen, aromatic leaves. The pale yellow daisy flowers are produced over a long period in summer
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Green | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Yellow | Green | ||
Autumn | Green | |||
Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical 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
- Mediterranean climate plants
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Cut flowers
- Flower borders and beds
- Banks and slopes
Pruning
Cut back hard after flowering to encourage basal growth that will overwinter
Pests
Diseases
May be infected by to powdery mildews
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