Woad. A tap-rooted short-lived perennial with rosettes of grey-green leaves. Panicles of yellow in early summer. Max Height 60cm to 1.2m. Max Spread 45cm. Flowers June to July. Full sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Isatis tinctoria
A tap-rooted short-lived perennial with rosettes of grey-green leaves. Panicles of yellow in early summer.
Additional information
| Generic | Isatis |
|---|---|
| Species | tinctoria |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Woad |
| Flower Colour | yellow |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 60cm, 1.2m |
| Family | Brassicaceae |
| Spread | 45cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | June, July |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Herb garden, Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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