Cota (syn. Anthemis) tinctoria 'E.C.Buxton'

Common name: golden marguerite

Description: A vigorous, mat-forming perennial with finely divided, aromatic, grey-green foliage and an abundance of pale primrose-yellow, daisy-like flowers with darker yellow centres, produced over a long summer season.

Other benefits: long flowering season, excellent for cutting, drought tolerant once established

Wildlife attraction: bees, butterflies, hoverflies

Height & spread (approx.) at 10 years: 0.6m x 0.6m

Position: full sun

Soil pH: neutral to alkaline

Moisture: well-drained; dislikes winter wet

Winter hardiness: fully hardy to below -15°C