General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 8b
Plant Height: 18 inches
Leaves: Other: finely cut grey/green foliage
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Orange
Flower Time: Summer
Late summer or early fall
Uses: Cut Flower
Will Naturalize
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Propagation: Seeds: Needs specific temperature: 65 to 85°
Days to germinate: 14 to 30
Propagation: Other methods: Division

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Common names
  • St. John's Chamomile
  • Orange Marguerite
Botanical names
  • Accepted: Cota tinctoria var. sancti-johannis
  • Synonym: Anthemis sancti-johannis
  • Synonym: Anthemis tinctoria var. sancti-johannis

Photo Gallery
Location: All pictures taken in/on my gardens/greenhouse/property
Date: 2019-02-27
Location: Hamilton Square Perennial Garden, Historic City Cemetery, Sacramento CA.
Date: 2014-05-30

Date: 2013-06-26

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Photo courtesy of Annie's Annuals and Perennials

Photo courtesy of Annie's Annuals and Perennials
Location: Hamilton Square  Garden, Historic City Cemetery, Sacramento CA.
Date: 2016-02-28
Zone 9b.

Courtesy Outsidepride
  • Uploaded by Joy
Comments:
  • Posted by Mindy03 (Delta KY) on Apr 23, 2012 7:09 AM concerning plant:
    Honey bees get nectar and pollen from this plant.
  • Posted by jmorth (central Illinois) on Nov 15, 2011 7:33 PM concerning plant:
    Flowers first year from seed.
    Suggested to pinch once (like mums). Pest free. Avoid heavier soils.
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lovesblooms On February 20, 2018 Seeds sown
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