An upright biennial or perennial growing to 60cm with blue-green leaves and tall spikes of yellow flowers from May to July. The roots of Woad was used to produce a blue dye as well as the seeds producing an olive-green dye. The flowers are attractive to bees, a great plant for a wildflower or informal garden.
Woad likes a well-drained soil in full sun,
An upright biennial or perennial growing to 60cm with blue-green leaves and tall spikes of yellow flowers from May to July. The roots of Woad was used to produce a blue dye as well as the seeds producing an olive-green dye. The flowers are attractive to bees, a great plant for a wildflower or informal garden.
Woad likes a well-drained soil in full sun,