Isatis glauca
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| Isatis glauca | |
| Light: |  |
| Moisture: |  |
| Hardiness: | 7 |
| Soil pH: | 5.6-8.4 |
| Height: | 3' |
| Blooms: | Early Summer |
| Native to: | |
| Tea: | Yes |
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Isatis glauca
Propagation: Seed - sow spring or autumn in situ or in an outdoor seedbed[1].
If seed is in short supply then it might be better to sow it in a cold frame in the spring. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots when they are large enough to handle, and plant out in early summer.
Division in spring[1].
Cultivation: Prefers a well-drained fertile soil in a sunny position[2][1]. Succeeds in ordinary garden soil[3].
Range: W. Asia.
Habitat: Steppe and fallow fields, 800 - 1750 metres in Turkey[4].
Usage: A blue dye is obtained from the leaves[5].
Pollinators: Insects
Soil: Can grow in light, medium, and heavy soils.
Drainage: Prefers well drained soil.
Flower Type: Hermaphrodite
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Huxley, Anthony. The New Royal Horticultural Society Dictionary of Gardening. MacMillan Press, 1992.
- ↑ Hylton, Josie and William Holtom. Complete Guide to Herbs. Rodale Press, 1979.
- ↑ Chittendon, Fred. RHS Dictionary of Plants. Oxford University Press, 1951.
- ↑ Davis, Peter. Flora of Turkey. Edinburgh University Press, 1965.
- ↑ Buchanan, Rita. A Weavers Garden.