Rubia tinctorum - Dyer's madder

Dyer’s madder (Rubia tinctorum) is an evergreen perennial herb grown for the red dye extracted from its roots, also used medicinally. It is a close relative of the vault’s wild madder.

Inputs

• Hardiness zone 5¹
• Hardiness zone 6¹
• Hardiness zone 7¹
• Hardiness zone 8¹
• Hardiness zone 9¹
• Full sun¹
• Semi-shade¹
• Well drained soil¹
• Moist soil¹

Outputs

• Dye¹
• Medicinal use¹

Type

• Herb
• Evergreen
• Perennial

Footnotes

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