Isatis tinctoria

(Dyer's Woad)

Cloud of golden yellow flowers above attrctive blue-green leaves (traditionally used to produce a blue dye). Good cut flower. Long-lasting dark seedheads stand well and dry well 3-4ft in flower

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Hardiness:

Hardy

Longevity:

Biennial

Growing Condition:

Dry sun

Season:

Early summer, Spring, Summer

Good For:

Cut flower, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Seedheads & fruit, Self-sowing, Wildlife Friendly

Colour:

Yellow

Germination:

Sow thinly and shallowly in late spring or early summer to bloom the following summer. Needs no extra heat.