Dyer's rocket (Reseda luteola) organic seeds
- Beautiful, candle-shaped blossoms. Old dye plant.
- Contents: Approx. 250 seeds
- Open-pollinated variety, seed tested regularly
Regular price:
€3.19
Product number: RES02-BIO GTIN: 4251420507723
Description
Dyer’s rocket is best known for its use as natural dye for textiles. The plant's main dye, luteolin, has been valued since ancient times for its bright yellow to green hues. It hence was central to the European textile industry until the introduction of synthetic dyes.
Reseda luteola is a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Reseda family. It can grow to a height of up to one metre and has lanceolate leaves and dense, yellow inflorescences. Its nectar and pollen attract a wide range of pollinators, including bees and butterflies.
Though best known for its dye, the plant has historically been used for medicinal purposes, such as reducing fever and improving respiratory conditions.
Reseda luteola is a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Reseda family. It can grow to a height of up to one metre and has lanceolate leaves and dense, yellow inflorescences. Its nectar and pollen attract a wide range of pollinators, including bees and butterflies.
Though best known for its dye, the plant has historically been used for medicinal purposes, such as reducing fever and improving respiratory conditions.
Plant profile
| Lifecycle | Perennial |
|---|---|
| Eventual height | 100-150 cm |
| Flowering months | August, July, September |
| Root system | Deep roots |
Growing instructions
| When to sow outdoors | April, May |
|---|---|
| Sowing depth | 0 cm |
| Germination temperature | 5-12°C |
| Germination time | 1-4 weeks, irregular |
| Planting distance | 40 cm |
Sowing and care
Annual or biennial wildflower for warm locations rich in calcareous soils. Direct sowing outdoors possible in March / April or August / September. Needs cooler temperatures for germination. Sprinkle seeds only on the substrate and press lightly. Flowers only in the second year.
Other names
Botanical name: Reseda luteola, Arkopoda luteola, Luteola resedoides, Luteola tinctoria, Reseda crispata
German: Färber-Reseda, Färber-Wau, Echter Wau, Gelbkraut, Gilbkraut
English: dyer's rocket, dyer's weed, weld, woold, yellow weed
French: Réséda des teinturiers, réséda jaunâtre, gaude, grand réséda, herbe à jaunir, herbe jaune, mignonette jaunâtre
Italian: guaderella, erba guada, luteola
Spanish: Gualda, acelga, cetro de Ceres, flor de san josé, gabarro, gauda, guadias, gualda de tintas, gualdia, guardias, hierba de las coronas, hierba lanaria, hualda, reseda, rivagallo, yerba lanaria, yerba lutea
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