Indigo, Dye Plant - Persicaria tinctoria

Indigo Dye Plant is a fascinating annual known for its vibrant blue dye, historically used in textiles and art. This hardy plant features lush green foliage and delicate pink flowers, making it an attractive addition to gardens. Growing Indigo offers an opportunity for kids and adults interested in natural dyeing techniques; they can explore the process of extracting dye from the leaves and experimenting with different fabrics.

4" pot

Light: Full sun

Photo credit: 總統府, CC BY 2.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0>, via Wikimedia Commons

Krzysztof Golik, CC BY-SA 4.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0>, via Wikimedia Commons