Dyer's Woad Seeds Isatis tinctoria – Traditional Natural Dye & Ornamental Garden Plant Seeds

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Grow your own Dyer's Woad (Isatis tinctoria) from open-pollinated seeds — one of Europe's most historically significant and visually attractive natural dye plants. This elegant biennial produces a decorative blue-green leaf rosette in its first year followed by clusters of bright cheerful yellow flowers in spring of the second year. The leaves yield a traditional deep indigo-blue natural dye valued by artisan textile makers worldwide. Ideal for dye gardens, ornamental borders, wildflower planting, and container growing. Easy to establish, cold hardy, and wonderfully pollinator-friendly. 
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Dyer's Woad Seeds Isatis tinctoria – Traditional Natural Dye & Ornamental Garden Plant Seeds

$16.49

Planting Season

Spring Autumn

Light Requirement

Full Sun

Plant Height

60–120 cm

Indoor/Outdoor

Outdoor
Planting Information
Life Cycle Biennial Plant
Plant Characteristics Yellow Flowers
Plant Type Herb Plant
Flavour Profile Not Applicable
Life Biennial Plant
Germination Time 7–14 Days
Fruit Size Seed Pods
Soil Type Well Drained
Soil pH 6.0–7.5
Spacing Between Plants 30–40 cm
Watering Needs Low Moderate
Harvest Time 60–90 Days
Bloom Season Spring Summer
Seeds per Pack 50
Seed Type Open Pollinated
Yield Potential Moderate Growth
GTIN 36002304914

Sow seeds directly into well-drained soil and lightly cover with a thin soil layer. Keep soil moist until germination begins.

Provide full sunlight and moderate watering during early growth. Remove excess seedlings if crowded to maintain healthy spacing.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know before you sow.

What does Dyer's Woad look like during its first year?

During the first year it forms a blue-green leaf rosette close to the ground rather than producing its main flowering display.

Why does Dyer's Woad flower in its second year?

Isatis tinctoria is biennial. The plant develops vegetatively in its first year and produces flowering stems in the following season.

Which part of Dyer's Woad is used for natural dye?

The leaves are the dye-bearing part described on the product page and are associated with traditional indigo-blue dye production.

Can Dyer's Woad be grown in a container?

Yes. Container growing is listed as a suitable use. Use a well-drained medium and maintain the recommended spacing when planting multiple seedlings.

How can crowded Dyer's Woad seedlings be managed?
The care instructions recommend removing excess seedlings when crowded so the remaining plants have adequate space to develop.

What colour are Dyer's Woad flowers?

The plant produces clusters of yellow flowers, with flowering associated with the second year of its biennial cycle.

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