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Cota tinctoria
A short lived perennial dye plant of the Asteraceae family, native to Europe, the Mediterranean and Western Asia. Also called “Golden Marguerite”. Plants form low-lying mounds with silvery green feathery foliage. Very beautiful and low maintainance. A plethora of sunny yellow daisy-type flowers can be harvested all summer long to dry down for a powerful lightfast yellow fiber dye. Plant 6-8 inches apart for a nice dense patch!
Sowing & Growing Information Coming Soon!
Germination of these seeds are light dependent (photoblastic). When sowing, gently press down the soil to create a shallow indent, sprinkle seeds and lightly cover with soil. Do not bury too deep and be sure to keep the surface of your trays moist as you await your seeds to germinate. When watering, use the mist setting on a sprayer hose to gently moisten without too much pressure. Using a spray bottle with water is also a good idea. Heavy water pressure may push the surface sown seeds out of the trays!
