***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 itsantiviraland antibacterial properties. Naturallowirregulargermination.

25 seeds

PLANTING

Biennial, zones 4-8

Isatis tinctoria

Germination: 7-14days, soaking seeds overnight aids germination. Naturallowirregulargermination

Seed Planting Depth:Lightlycover

Starting Indoors/Outdoors: Start indoors 4-6weeks 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\”, thinningto 12\” apart.Self sows easily.

LightNeeds: Full sun

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

Uses: Dyeing, medicinal,ornamental