How to Grow and Care for Cota

A hardy perennial, golden marguerite is a bright and cheery golden yellow flower. It tolerates poor soil and hot sun but does not like soggy soil. It is easy to grow and makes great cut flowers.

Southern chamomile shares a similar appearance with many species within its genus, so they are tricky to tell apart. It is considered an invasive species across much of Europe, Asia and the Middle East.

Golden chamomile (Cota tinctoria subsp. tinctoria) is an aromatic herb native to Europe, the Mediterranean, and western Asia, but also naturalized and found sporadically in North America. It is a perennial but short-lived plant which is sometimes considered bi-annual. Yellow flowers bloom profusely throughout the summer. It can be used to produce good-quality yellow or golden-orange dyes, once used for dying fabric.