Also known as Chamomile · 98 gardener saves
Anthemis: the varieties gardeners actually grow
Anthemis, the genus most gardeners know as chamomile. We track 5 varieties; these are the ones gardeners actually save and plant, ranked by real saves rather than catalog marketing. Each links to full care, bloom, and live price data.
The 5 most-saved Anthemis varieties
Of 5 in the catalog — ordered by how many gardeners actually grow them.
#1 most savedDyer's Chamomile
Anthemis tinctoria 'E.C Buxton'
#2 most savedDyer's Chamomile 'Sauce Hollandaise'
Anthemis tinctoria 'Sauce Hollandaise'
#3 most savedSt. John's Chamomile
Anthemis sancti-johannis
Kelway's Golden Marguerite
Anthemis tinctoria 'Kelwayii'
Dyer's Chamomile, Golden Marguerite
Anthemis tinctoria
How to grow Anthemis
What the Anthemis varieties in our catalog actually agree on — drawn from the care records of the 5 most-grown of them, not from a generic template.
The Anthemis year
- DivideMarch and September100% of varieties
Divide mature clumps every 3-4 years to maintain vigor
- DeadheadMay–August100% of varieties
Remove spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering
- Spring CleanupFebruary80% of varieties
Cut back old, dead stems to the ground in late winter
- PlantMarch and September40% of varieties
Plant in well-drained soil in spring or early fall
- PruneAugust40% of varieties
Shear back lightly after the first flush to promote denser growth
Do
- Deadhead spent flowers to encourage more blooms
- Water consistently during dry periods 🌱
- Apply a balanced fertilizer every 6 weeks
- Divide plants every 2-3 years for vigorous growth
- Water regularly during dry spells 🌱
Avoid
- Avoid overwatering to prevent root rot ❌
- Don’t prune in late fall or winter
- Don’t plant in heavy, poorly-drained clay soil
- Avoid excessive fertilizing which can reduce flowering
What goes wrong with Anthemis
| Problem | What you'll see | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Aphids | Sticky residue and distorted leaves | Use insecticidal soap or neem oil |
| Powdery Mildew | White powdery coating on leaves | Improve air circulation and apply fungicide |
| Spider Mites | Fine webbing on foliage | Use miticide or increase humidity |
| Powdery Mildew | White powdery coating on leaves | Improve air circulation and apply fungicide if needed |
| Powdery mildew | White powder on leaves | Improve air circulation and apply fungicide |
| Root Rot | Wilting despite adequate watering | Ensure proper drainage and reduce watering |
Making more Anthemis
Seed
- Tuck seeds into moist soil in early spring
- Keep soil evenly moist for germination over 2-3 weeks
seed
- Tuck seeds just beneath soil surface in early spring.
- Keep soil moist and maintain warm temperature for germination.
- Germination occurs in 2-3 weeks, ready to transplant.
Anthemis questions
How many types of Anthemis are there?
The Sow catalog tracks 5 distinct Anthemis varieties. The most popular — ranked by 98 real gardener saves — are shown first above.
What zones does Anthemis grow in?
Across its varieties, Anthemis covers USDA Zones 4–8. Individual varieties differ — each plant page lists its exact range, and Sow filters the catalog to your zone automatically.
When does Anthemis bloom?
Most Anthemis varieties bloom in summer, early summer, mid-summer. Staggering early, mid, and late varieties extends the genus's season in one bed.
Which Anthemis should I choose?
Start from the most-saved varieties above — popularity across thousands of gardens is a strong signal of reliability — then filter by your zone and sun. In the Sow app you can preview any of them in a photo of your actual yard before you buy.
Keep exploring
Anthemis shows up in
By hardiness zone
Design with Anthemis in your own yard
Snap a photo of your space and see these varieties planted in it — sized correctly, matched to your zone, with care reminders included.
