ALKANET
Anchusa officinalis – ‘Alkanet’ or ‘Bugloss’ The bark of the roots yields a weak brownish-red or lilac dye. It is not as
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CALENDULA OFFICINALIS
Calendula officinalis Also called pot marigold is often confused with members of the genus Tagetes which go by the same common name
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DYER’S CHAMOMILE
Anthemis tinctoria Dyer’s Chamomile has been used for dyeing fibre for thousands of years. It provides the yellow and buff in Turkish carpets.
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DYER’S GREENWEED
Genista tinctoria Genista tinctoria is a deciduous shrub growing to 2ft x 3ft. A member of the pea family. Flowers appear from
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FRENCH MARIGOLD
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GOLDENROD – SOLIDAGO
Goldenrod – Solidago Yellow flowers held above leafy stems. Yields a lovely bright and wash-fast yellow and a gorgeous green when overdyed with
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HOPI BLACK DYE SUNFLOWER
Helianthus annuus The seed hulls can be used to produce colourfast purple and grey colours on fibre and baskets. Native Americans –
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Hollyhock
DESCRIPTION Alcaea Rosea SOWING INDOORS Sow hollyhock seeds indoors from April-May, 1/2 inch deep in a tray of compost. Water well and
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INDIGOFERA TINCTORIA
INDIGOFERA TINCTORIA – also known as true indigo. One of the oldest plants in cultivation. Indigofera has been used for thousands of
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Japanese Indigo
Japanese Indigo (Persicaria tinctoria) Growing Instructions Japanese Indigo is an annual plant yielding pure blue. Sow seeds indoors in March/April. Sow thinly
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Mullein
DESCRIPTION Verbascum Thapsus Aaron’s rod Mullein can be sown indoors or Direct. SOWING DIRECT Sow a small pinch of seeds about 18
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Yarrow
DESCRIPTION Achillea millefolium SOWING DIRECT Yarrow germinates easily and can be sown at any time of the year when conditions are suitable
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MADDER SEEDS
Rubia Tinctorum The roots of this ancient plant are rich in red alizarin and are the source of a strong red dye.
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SAFFLOWER
Carthamus tinctorious – False saffron Safflower is an ancient prickly flowering plant that contains a water-soluble yellow dye and an alkaline soluble
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SOAPWORT SEEDS
Saponaria officinallis Soapwort is a pretty little wild flower of the carnation family, native to Europe. Soapwort contains saponins which in conjunction
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