Hopi Black Dye Sunflower Seeds
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Hopi Black Dye Sunflower
(Helianthus annus)
Minimum 15-20 seeds.
Annual
Germinates in 5-10 days
Direct sow May-June
90-100 days from seed to bloom time
Thrives in well-drained slightly acidic soil, loves full sun
Dye Plant
Culinary Uses
Pollinator Plant
About: Beautiful tall sunflowers, growing upto 2 metres tall, they benefit from staking. The plants prefer full sun and well-drained soil. They need a good supply of water to grow well. The seeds are edible, and can also be used to make natural dye, in varying shades of black, purple, maroon, lavender and grey. The dye was traditionally used for basketry and textiles (cotton, wool).
Organically grown here at Swallowtail Farmstead.
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