Herbs > Chamomile Dyers Herb

Information on, uses of and how to grow chamomile dyers:

Name
Anthemis tinctoria.

Family
Compositae.

History
Used as a yellow dye.

Growing pattern
Perennial.

Seeds
Buy Chamomile Dyers Seeds (Organic and Non-Organic) from The Green Chronicle (Pay in $US, £, Euro).
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How to grow
Grow from seed.

Soil condition/position
Light, well-drained soil in a sunny position.

Appearance
White flower with yellow centre grows to a height of about 60cm.

Uses
This chamomile is used by dyers to create a yellow dye.

See also Chamomile and Chamomile Matricaria.