Dyer’s Greenweed (Genista tinctoria) – Hardy Shrub for Traditional Yellow Dye.

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Organically grown Dyer’s Greenweed – Genista tinctoria in an 8 cm pot.
              A native low growing deciduous perennial reaching up to 1 m (3 ft), with slender stems, narrow green leaves, and bright yellow pea like flowers blooming from June to September. Once widely cultivated in Europe for its brilliant yellow dye, it remains a favourite in the natural dyeing tradition.

 

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Uses

The whole plant (especially flowering tops) yields a rich, permanent yellow dye when used with mordants and can be combined with other plants to create greens and oranges. The stems can be dried and stored until the dye is required. Also a foodplant of the Green Hairstreak butterfly.

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Growing Information

Prefers full sun and well drained, sandy or loamy soils. Drought tolerant and thrives in poor soils, making it ideal for wildflower gardens, dye beds, and pollinator friendly planting schemes.

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