Rubia peregrina | Madder. Originated in … Morocco | Various
Rubia peregrina belongs to the plant family RUBIACEÆ and Genus Rubia 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 Rubia peregrina does not attract these beautiful hummingbird, sunbird or nectar feeding varieties of garden birds
Impressive Autumn foliage display is not shown by Rubia peregrina so look for an alternative plant for pleasing Fall leaf properties
Rubia peregrina madder 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).
Red is the most typical color produced by Rubia peregrina. Madder is used in Morocco for dyeing.
Rubia peregrina can be used to produce a natural dye having the following color(s) … red
"Dye plants and dyeing -- a handbook", EthelJane McD. Schetky, editor, Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Brooklyn New York, 1964.