

Polygonum tinctoria
Japanese Indigo
- Category: Border Gems
- Height: 30-36 inches
DYE PLANT This tender annual loves heat, humidity and plenty of water. When bruised leaves turn navy blue, you can start to harvest. Dried foliage will give you a deeper shade of blue than fresh, but either can be used. More foliage will resprout if you leave several nodes above ground at harvest.
More on harvesting and use: https://www.annacarolynmeier.com/post/fresh-leaf-indigo-tutorial-persicaria-tinctoria
Exposure
• | Sun |
Plant Sub-Group
• | Border Gems |