Alkanna tinctoria | Alkanna, Alkanet, Dyer'S Bugloss. Originated in … Greece | Various
Alkanna tinctoria belongs to the plant family BORAGINACE and Genus Alkanna This plant specimen prefers Wet soil a pH of 7 . All plants need light to allow the photosynthesis process of converting carbon dioxide to growth sugars to take place. Some plants need more sun-light than others. For this plant those sunlight conditions are well described as … Full sun
We are often asked about plants for humming bird attraction. Unfortunately Alkanna tinctoria does not attract these beautiful hummingbird, sunbird or nectar feeding varieties of garden birds
Impressive Autumn foliage display is not shown by Alkanna tinctoria so look for an alternative plant for pleasing Fall leaf properties
Alkanna tinctoria alkanna,alkanet,dyer's bugloss is not known as a butterfly attracting plant
Almost all plants grown in gardens need to be fed using fertilzer in order to see them at their best. For this plant the suggested fertilizer program would be based upon … Typical mix of: 3 parts Nitrogen (N), 2 parts Phosphorous (P) and 3 parts Potassium (K for Latin name Kalium).
The roots of Alkanna tinctoria have been used in traditional fabric dyeing. Red is the most typical color produced by Alkanna (also known as alkanet and dyer's bugloss).
The Roots of Alkanna tinctoria can be used to produce a natural dye having the following color(s) … red
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"Dye plants and dyeing -- a handbook", EthelJane McD. Schetky, editor, Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Brooklyn New York, 1964.