ANTHEMIS

Some species are weedy, but those listed here (from southern Europe and Turkey) are garden plants with long-lasting daisylike or buttonlike flowers. Many-segmented leaves are aromatic, especially when bruised. Provide good drainage.

golden marguerite

SNOW CARPET

anthemis carpatica(Anthemis cretica carpatica)

• Zones US, MS, LS, CS; USDA 6-9.
• Forms low, 2 feet-wide mounds of green to gray-green foliage.
• Stems about 6 inches high rise from foliage clumps in spring and summer, bearing 112 inches., white daisies with yellow centers.

anthemis nobilis

• See Chamaemelum nobile

anthemis tinctoria

• Zones US, MS, LS; USDA 6-8.
• Erect, shrubby plant to 23 feet tall and wide, with angular stems, light green leaves, and golden yellow, 2 inches daisies in summer and early fall.
• Good cut flower.
• Cut back lightly after first flush of bloom to keep flowers coming.
• Short lived; start new plants from stem cuttings in spring or divide clumps in spring or fall.
• Selections include 'Beauty of Grallagh', with flowers in golden orange; 'E.
• C.
• Buxton', white with yellow centers; 'Kelwayi', golden yellow; and 'Moonlight', pale yellow.