Weld seeds

Weld (lat. Reseda luteola seeds) is one of the oldest and most important historical dyes harvested by many ancient civilizations because of its brilliant, long lasting lemon-yellow color. It is known not only for yellow shades - overdyed with blue woad or indigo it produces other famous colors - Saxon and Lincoln green, as well as other brilliant shades. You may find samples of these shades in photos.

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: Weld

Latin name: Reseda luteola

Other names: Dyer's Rocket, Dyer's Mignonette, Yellow Weed, Wild Mignonette

Type: mordant dye

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

Main colorants: various flavonoids, mostly luteolin

Main colors: yellow

Other colors: honey, mustard, 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.