Weld
Weld (Reseda luteola) – The Brightest Yellow for Natural Dyeing
Weld is renowned for producing the clearest, most lightfast yellow dye, making it a staple in traditional dyeing. This hardy biennial grows tall with delicate yellow-green flower spikes, thriving in poor soils with minimal care. It has been used for centuries to create vivid yellows and was often combined with indigo or woad for striking greens.
Key Features:
✅ The most lightfast yellow dye plant
✅ Hardy biennial, thrives in poor soil
✅ Tall flower spikes support pollinators
A fantastic, low-maintenance option for dyers seeking strong, long-lasting yellows.
Weld (Reseda luteola) – The Brightest Yellow for Natural Dyeing
Weld is renowned for producing the clearest, most lightfast yellow dye, making it a staple in traditional dyeing. This hardy biennial grows tall with delicate yellow-green flower spikes, thriving in poor soils with minimal care. It has been used for centuries to create vivid yellows and was often combined with indigo or woad for striking greens.
Key Features:
✅ The most lightfast yellow dye plant
✅ Hardy biennial, thrives in poor soil
✅ Tall flower spikes support pollinators
A fantastic, low-maintenance option for dyers seeking strong, long-lasting yellows.
Weld (Reseda luteola) – The Brightest Yellow for Natural Dyeing
Weld is renowned for producing the clearest, most lightfast yellow dye, making it a staple in traditional dyeing. This hardy biennial grows tall with delicate yellow-green flower spikes, thriving in poor soils with minimal care. It has been used for centuries to create vivid yellows and was often combined with indigo or woad for striking greens.
Key Features:
✅ The most lightfast yellow dye plant
✅ Hardy biennial, thrives in poor soil
✅ Tall flower spikes support pollinators
A fantastic, low-maintenance option for dyers seeking strong, long-lasting yellows.
