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Golden Marguerite (Anthemis tinctoria): Long-Blooming Daisy-Like Flowers

Golden marguerite (Anthemis tinctoria) is a clump-forming perennial producing many weeks of daisy-like flowers in summer. Great in borders and as a cut flower.

Care

Light: Full sun.
Soil: Dry to medium; good drainage essential. Does poorly in clay.
Divide every two years.

Propagation & Problems

Sow seed in containers early spring; divide plants in spring; root cuttings in spring or late summer. Mildew rare; slugs and aphids prone.

Quick Reference

Height	1–3 ft.
Spread	1–3 ft.
Growth Habit	Clumps
Growth Pace	Moderate
Light	Full Sun
Moisture	Dry to Medium
Maintenance	Moderate
Features	Attracts beneficial bugs, showy flowers
Bloom Time	Summer
Flower Color	White
Uses	Beds, Borders, Cut Flower
Style	Cottage Garden
Tolerance	Drought Tolerant
Type	Perennials

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