Coreopsis, Dyer’s Mix (80 days) Coreopsis tinctoria  The brilliant crimson and gold variegated petals of this variety of Coreopsis warrant carrying it along with our Coreopsis Calliopsis.  Both can be used to dye textiles a color along the spectrum of gold to sienna.  Amongst the Dyer’s Mix, some plants exhibit bold, solid crimson petals, some bicolor gold/red, and others yellow-flecked red.  Use this coreopsis for a bold filler flower to accent other autumnal colored flowers.  Cut regularly for months of bloom.  An annual that grows up to 30” tall.  Space 12” apart.  A good dye plant.  FLA.   CP2: Packet - 1/4 g (~350 seeds) - $3.95...

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Coreopsis, Calliopsis Coreopsis tinctoria (80 days) A Midwest native annual wildflower also known as ‘Plains Coreopsis’ that makes a wonderful showy border plant.  Grows to a 30” high bush covered with hundreds of burgundy and gold 1½” blooms.  Great for use in wildflower plantings.  Derives its Latin species name, tinctoria, from it’s use as a textile dye plant.  Also serves well in bouquets as a cut flower.  Cut regularly for months of blooms.  A good flower for dyeing fibers.  SSF. CP1: Packet - 1/4 g (~350 seeds) - $3.95     ...

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Dyer’s Collection (5 packets)   Great for spinners, weavers, and fiber artists of all types, our Dyer’s Mix is the missing piece in your pursuit of producing sustainable food, medicine, and fiber.  Did you know that chemical textile dyes are highly toxic and a significant pollutant to our earth’s soils and water?  Move to greater self-reliance and earth stewardship by growing your own textile dyes!  OR, just get crafty.  Our mix of 5 packets with growing tips includes:  Dyer's Coreopsis, Bright Lights Cosmos, Scarlet Zinnia, Pesche’s Gold Marigold, Orange Safflower.  We reserve the right to make substitutions to this collection with other similar varieties, if necessary.   $17  (Save $2.75 off the individual packet price)...

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Ruby Moon Collection (10 packets)   Reds, burgundies and whites distinguish this elegant and unique collection of flowers and foliage.  Ten packets with growing tips are found in the Ruby Moon Mix (named after the striking Hyacinth Bean variety we’ve included):  Hopi Red Dye Amaranth, Scarlet Zinnia, Black Milo, Zulu Prince Daisy, Red Ruffled Basil, Rubenza Cosmos, Hyacinth Bean, Dyer’s Coreopsis, Shiso, Lady in Red Salvia.  We reserve the right to make substitutions to this collection with other similar varieties, if necessary.   $35  (Save $5 off the individual packet price)...

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