These plants produce beautiful natural shades from pinks to yellows and blues. 

Hibiscus/ Roselle Hibiscus/ Roselle
Plant: Early Spring or Fall

Hibiscus sabdariffa var sabdariffa

25 seeds/pack   90-100 days 

Hibiscus thrives in summer heat. It provides a bold display of showy green and scarlet foliage on sturdy stalks marbled with the same colors. In late summer, pink blossoms emerge, opening in the morning and closing again in the evening. The fleshy, deep red calyxes can be picked and dried for a tangy, refreshing tea that has been said to contain high amounts of antioxidants, vitamin C, and antimicrobial properties.

$3.75
Elephant Head Amaranth Elephant Head Amaranth
Plant: After last frost

Amaranthus gangeticus

200 seeds/pack   |   90-100 days   |   Heirloom

This amaranth variety will add a little Dr. Seuss to your garden. The large red seed heads are reminiscent of an elephant trunk and filled with thousands of red seeds. Thanks to Uncle Jeff for passing along this great variety to us!

$3.75
Coreopsis Coreopsis
Plant: After last frost

Coreopsis tinctoria

100 seeds/pack

Fast growing herb native to the north American plains. The showy yellow flowers with maroon centers are low growing, deer resistant, used medicinally and produce a deep golden plant dye. Direct sow or start in trays and transplant. 

$3.75
Japanese Indigo Japanese Indigo
Plant: After last frost
Persicaria tinctoria
100 seeds/pack  I  80 days
Japanese Indigo is a popular dye plant used to produce brilliant blue color on cloth. This variety will grow well in most soils and yields white and pink blossoms late in the season. The leaves are picked for dyeing and there are several methods to choose from. The seeds start easily in potting soil and should be started indoors around the same time as tomatoes.
$3.75
Crackerjack African Marigold Crackerjack African Marigold
Plant: After last frost

Tagetes erecta

40 seeds/pack    |   60 days 

These giant African marigolds offer pest protection in the garden as well as beauty. With blossoms ranging from golden to yellow they will continue to bloom for several months. Use the blooms in the dye pot to create a vivid yellow color.

 

 

$3.75
Queen Sophia Marigold Queen Sophia Marigold
Plant: After last frost

Tagetes patula

40 seeds/pack    |   60 days 

These compact plants produce loads of stunning blossoms from mid summer to the first frost. The fiery orange blooms have red accents and will yield a bright yellow color in the dye pot. Direct seed or start plants a few weeks before the last frost for transplant.

 

 

$3.75
Weld Weld
Plant: After last frost

Reseda luteola

100 seeds/pack  |  biennial

Also known as Dyer’s Rocket, this plant is one of the strongest lightfast sources of yellow in the natural dye world. The tiny seeds can be sown in late summer for small overwintering plants or the spring. This biennial will produce flowering stalks in the second year and are the brightest source of dye.
$3.75