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. 

$3.25
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.
$3.25
Shades of Gold Marigold Shades of Gold Marigold
Plant: After last frost Plant: Early Spring or Fall

Tagetes erecta

50 seeds/pack   Heirloom

Giant 2-3 inch double blossoms bloom in profusion atop tall 3-5 ft plants. Flowers range in color from lemon yellow to deep golden and, while edible, are mostly used as a natural dye plant to produce various shades of gold with the dried or fresh flowers. For eating use the fresh petals as a garnish on salads. Marigold is a great companion plant in the veggie garden to attract beneficial insects and pollinators. 



$3.25