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Weld - 3" Starter Plant - Reseda Luteola - Make Your Own Yellow Or Green Dye!

Weld - 3" Starter Plant - Reseda Luteola - Make Your Own Yellow Or Green Dye!

$10.49 USD
$10.49 USD
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Name: Weld
Scientific Name: Reseda luteola
Family: Resedaceae

Product Description:
This species was the most widely used source of the natural dye known as weld. The plant is rich in luteolin, a flavonoid which produces a bright yellow dye. However, this use for the plant isn’t as popular as it once was due to cheaper synthetic dyes becoming available in the early 20th century. Its use as a dye isn’t welds only distinctive property it also possesses a sweet powerful aroma. As a biennial weld forms a rosette its first year – staying close to the ground. During the second year after the tall flower spikes that most people grow weld for will appear. Once flowering is over the plant is expected to die – however their exceptions to this depending on a variety of factors. 

Origination: Eurasia
Historic Uses: Ornamental, Dyes
Height: 2-5 ft
Hardiness: USDA Zones 5–9
Flower Color: Yellow
Other Names: dyer’s rocket, dyer’s weed, woold, yellow weed

Growing Instructions:
Requires full to part sun. Growing weld plants don’t require a lot of care or maintenance, but regular irrigation is important, as weld plants aren’t highly drought-tolerant. Weld plant grows in moist to slightly dry soil.

Ships in 3" pots. You will receive a plant similar to the ones pictured, though size and fullness may vary. Please understand that shipped plants have bumpy rides. A few broken leaves or small stems are normal during shipping and are not considered damage. Broken stems can be rooted once the cut end dries to start new growth. Plants may arrive semi‑dormant, and in winter they may naturally drop a few leaves. If your plant arrives rotting or dead, we will replace it. Please contact us with photo proof within 24 hours of delivery. After 24 hours, plant care becomes the buyer’s responsibility, though we’re always happy to answer questions and help you succeed. We also add brief instructions on getting started when you open your box. We want our plant babies to have happy new homes! 🥰

 

Heat packs are available to purchase in our shop for cold-sensitive plants. Keep in mind some plants we carry are very tropical and even cold, not freezing, temperatures can kill them. 📌IF YOU EXPECT COLD WEATHER, PLEASE PURCHASE A HEAT PACK! 📌 These are necessary for winter shipping, so I sell them at cost. I won't refund or replace any frozen plants unless you buy one!

 

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Items cannot be shipped to CALIFORNIA or ARIZONA easily due to state import laws. All plants shipped there must be inspected before entry. Seed-grown herbaceous plants may not survive transit. I cannot guarantee herbaceous plant orders from these states, so order at your own risk. Hoyas, cacti, and succulents are an exception. My apologies for any inconvenience.

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