Woad

Isatis tinctoria

***Can not be shipped to Montana or Washington***

The three-foot bush is covered with small yellow flowers in its second year, which will produce deep purple pods. A lovely blue dye is obtained from the leaves and has been used for this throughout Europe for centuries. Woad is also used by the Chinese as an astringent, reducing fevers, and for its antiviral and antibacterial properties. Natural low irregular germination.

25 seeds

Biennial

Germination:  7-14 days, soaking seeds overnight aids germination. Natural low irregular germination

Seed Planting Depth:  Lightly cover

Starting Indoors/Outdoors:  Start indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost. Provide 65-70 degree soil temperature. Transplant 12" apart. Sow outdoors in spring 1-2 weeks before the last frost date, or in the fall, a few seeds every 2-3", thinning to 12" apart. Self sows easily.

Light Needs:  Full sun 

Soil Needs:  Woad needs fertile, well-drained but moist soil

Uses: Dyeing, medicinal, ornamental