Bring vivid, long-lasting color to your garden with Orange Marguerite Daisy (Anthemis sancti-johannis / Cota tinctoria) Seeds, a hardy perennial known for its cheerful orange-gold daisy-like blooms. This dependable flowering plant thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, making it ideal for borders, cottage gardens, rock gardens, and pollinator landscapes.
With excellent heat tolerance and prolonged blooming through summer, Orange Marguerite Daisy attracts bees and beneficial insects, adding beauty and ecological value to your outdoor space. These Non-GMO Daisy Seeds establish easily and offer abundant flowering from a compact, sturdy plant.
Features
- Produces bright orange-gold daisy-like flowers
- Hardy perennial suited to sunny garden locations
- Attracts bees and beneficial pollinators
- Heat and drought tolerant once mature
- Non-GMO, high-quality seed
- Long blooming season from summer to fall
- Excellent for borders, rock gardens, and meadow plantings
- Easy to grow and low maintenance
Specifications
- Botanical Name: Anthemis sancti-johannis / Cota tinctoria
- Common Name: Orange Marguerite Daisy
- Seed Type: Non-GMO
- Plant Type: Perennial
- USDA Zones: 3–8
- Sun Exposure: Full sun
- Soil Type: Well-drained, sandy or loamy soil
- Water Needs: Low to moderate
- Flower Color: Orange-gold
- Bloom Time: Early summer through fall
- Height: 18–24 inches
- Spacing: 12–18 inches
- Season for Planting: Spring or fall
- Germination Time: 10–20 days
- Germination Temperature: 65–75°F
- Cold Stratification: Not required
- Growth Rate: Moderate to fast
- Maintenance Level: Low
- Plant Uses: Borders, cottage gardens, rock gardens, pollinator habitats
Planting Guide
- Soil Preparation: Select a sunny, well-drained area; loosen soil and remove weeds.
- Sowing Time: Plant in early spring after frost or in fall in mild climates.
- Seed Depth: Press seeds onto the surface; cover with a very thin layer of soil.
- Watering for Germination: Keep soil lightly moist until seedlings appear.
- Germination Window: 10–20 days under warm temperatures.
- Light Requirements: Full sun ensures strong stems and bright blossoms.
- Thinning: Space seedlings 12–18 inches apart.
- Watering: Provide moderate water; reduce once plants are established.
- Maintenance Tips: Deadhead to encourage more blooms throughout the season.
- Overwintering: Cut back old stems in fall; plants return in spring.