Dyer’s broom seeds

Dyer’s broom (lat. Genista tinctoria) seeds are a wonderful addition to any dyer’s garden. This resilient plant grows for many years and it’s a versatile dye plant historically used to produce bright yellow or greenish-yellow shades. Additionally, iron or copper mordants can shift colors to various greens. Overdying with indigo allows dyers to achieve beautiful clear green tones, making it popular among natural dyers for its colorfast results and compatibility with other natural dyes. Dyer's broom has been used for centuries and remains a must-have for any natural dyers looking to create a diverse range of colors and explore the full life cycle of a plant.

A dyer’s garden can be a truly rewarding project, letting you experience the full cycle of nature as you plant, nurture, harvest, and finally dye with your own home-grown colors. Growing your own dye plants deepens your connection to the natural world and brings a personal touch to every fiber and hue.

Name: Dyer's broom

Latin name: Genista tinctoria

Other names: Dyer's Greenweed, Woadwaxen, and Woodwaxen

Type: mordant dye

Part of the plant used: leaves, stalks, and flovers

Main colorants: various flavonoids

Main colors: yellow

Other colors: honey, soft yellow, and various greens such as sage, moss, and mint.

Purpose: natural dye for textiles, candles, and other natural materials. It can be used for making botanical inks, pastels, watercolors, printing paste, etc. 

Our garden: these seeds are grown by my family in a small town in Lithuania. We do not use any chemicals and we love our plants!

Important: in some countries, there are various regulations about importing seeds so please check with your local agriculture department or other responsible institution before purchasing seeds.