Rubia tinctorum | Madder. Originated in … Eurasia | Various
Rubia tinctorum 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 tinctorum does not attract these beautiful hummingbird, sunbird or nectar feeding varieties of garden birds
Impressive Autumn foliage display is not shown by Rubia tinctorum so look for an alternative plant for pleasing Fall leaf properties
Rubia tinctorum 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).
The roots of Rubia tinctorum have been used in traditional fabric dyeing. A range of possible colors can be produced by Madder including red, light red, bright red, orange, brown and reddish purple.
The Roots of Rubia tinctorum can be used to produce a natural dye having the following color(s) … red,light red,bright red,orange,brown,reddish purple
Rubia tinctorum is thought to have beneficial uses as either a diuretic or a stone inhibitor. Traditional medicinal remedies are made from the root.
"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.
"The Fragrant Garden. A book about sweet scented flowers and leaves", Louise Beebe Wilder, Dover Publications, New York, 1974. Originally published as "The Fragrant Path", Louise Beebe Wilder, 1932, The Macmillan Company.