Sunflower, Hopi Black Dye (Helianthus annuus), packet of 30 seeds, organic
$2.95
Family: Aster (Asteracea)
Annual. 90-100 days to maturity.
(Hopi Black Dye Sunflower, Traditional Oil Sunflower) The plants are sturdy of stem, polyheaded, and consistently dark black of seed. The ray flowers are golden yellow. The seeds are used by Native Americans for dyeing wool and basketry. Imparts a color-fast light purple. Heirloom variety from Hopi Land, an oil, food, and dye plant that has its roots in ancient prehistory. One of the first domesticated plants, archaeological evidence points to the middle archaic period for the first human harboring of sunflower. The black seeded sunflowers are generally considered to be best for oil. We recommend direct-seeding in the spring. Plant a bit close at first, protect from crows, and eat the sprouts. Thin to 2 feet apart.
30 seeds/pkt, certified organically grown
In stock
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Laura Meyer –
I have yet to make dye, but I was able to gather a good amount of seed despite a very wet and challenging season. The flowers themselves were delightful friends in the garden, towering above all non-winged creatures.
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