Reseda luteola | Weld, Dyer'S Mignonette. Originated in … Eire;Mediterranean | Various
Reseda luteola belongs to the plant family RESEDACEÆ and Genus Reseda 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 Reseda luteola does not attract these beautiful hummingbird, sunbird or nectar feeding varieties of garden birds
Impressive Autumn foliage display is not shown by Reseda luteola so look for an alternative plant for pleasing Fall leaf properties
Reseda luteola weld,dyer's mignonette 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).
This whole plant as well as the leaves and the aerial parts has been used in traditional fabric dyeing. A range of possible colors can be produced by Reseda luteola including yellow, old gold, green and gold.
The Whole plant;Leaves;Aerial parts of Reseda luteola can be used to produce a natural dye having the following color(s) … yellow,old gold,green,gold
"Colors from nature : growing, collecting & using natural dyes", Bobbi A. McRae, Storey Communications Inc, Pownal Vermont, 1993.
"Dye plants and dyeing -- a handbook", EthelJane McD. Schetky, editor, Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Brooklyn New York, 1964.
"Dye plants and dyeing -- a handbook", EthelJane McD. Schetky, editor, Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Brooklyn New York, 1964.