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Madder (Rubia tinctorum) potted plant, organic
$7.50 – $19.95
Family: Madder (Rubiaceae)
Hardy to Zones 6 to 10.
Climbing evergreen perennial native to the Mediterranean and southern Europe. The plant is a classic element of the Medieval garden, completely unique, wending its way along the ground or draping on fence or trellis. The yellow, star-like flowers are produced in the second year after which the roots may be dug. Madder root contains the anthraquinone pigment alizarin, which is responsible for its popularity as a fine red dye plant. (The English “red coats” owed their visibility to this plant!) Traditional usage: TWM, treatment of urinary stone. Plant prefers regular garden soil and full sun.
Potted plant, Certified Organically Grown
Question
Marianna Jankowska –
Needed seeds Rube Tinc Simplex tu buy
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Richo Cech –
Hello Marianna, Not sure about this–looks like abbreviated pharmaceutical latin–do you want madder seeds? richo
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alyssa –
How big is this potted plant? Is it a first year seedling or in its second year w/ established root system?
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Richo Cech –
Hi Alyssa,
These are outdoor acclimatized second year plants in our standard 3 inch pot filled with roots.
richo
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Mary VB Goshorn –
Do the roots spread naturally? If so, how fast?
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Richo Cech –
Hi Mary, Yes, the plant is rhizomatous and spreads fairly fast in loose soil. If you want to keep it controlled, you can plant it in a pot. Richo
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Jean Hess –
How well will it do in Knoxville TN?
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Richo Cech –
Hi Jean,
I really do think madder would grow well there. I’ve seen this planted North, South, East and West with good results.
Richo
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marygoshorn (verified owner) –
Just received my madder plants! My raised bed is ready for them, but the instructions say to pot it in a larger pot and wait for it to grow to twice its size before planting in the garden. I was planning on planting them immediately (after giving them a day or two of sunshine) in the raised bed, so they have time to settle in before winter and are ready to go in the spring. Is this not recommended to do?
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Richo Cech –
hi mary, you can plant the madder right in the bed, it is robust, it will do fine. r
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