Dye Seeds

Anchusa officinalis The bark of the roots yield a weak brownish red or lillac dye. It is not as strong as its

Calendula officinalis  Also called pot marigold is often confused with members of the genus Tagetes which go by the same common name

Genista tinctoria Genista tinctoria is a deciduous shrub growing to 2ft x 3ft. A member of the pea family. Flowers appear from

Goldenrod – Solidago Yellow flowers held above leafy stems. Yields a lovely bright and wash-fast yellow and a gorgeous green when overdyed with

Japanese Indigo (Persicaria tinctoria) Growing Instructions Japanese Indigo is an annual plant yielding pure blue. Sow seeds indoors in March/April. Sow thinly

Rubia Tinctorum- also called Turkey Red The roots of this ancient plant are rich in red alizarin and are the source of a

Weld -Reseda luteola Weld is a biennial which has tall spires of yellow flowers. It is also known as Dyer’s rocket and

Isatis tinctoria Woad has been used for thousands of years to dye wool and other natural fibres. It is native to Northern