St. John’s wort begins flowering around the summer solstice. Harvest blooms and seeds regularly thereafter throughout the summer. At the end of the season, the entire plant is usable for dyeing.
Uses
The flowers can be used for natual dyes and for medicinal purposes. St. John’s wort creates yellow, red and green dyes depending on mordanting. Used traditionally as a tea for depression.
Eurasia and North Africa. On the invasive species list for interior of British-Columbia and other places in part because it is toxic to livestock. **Take caution in planting and check your region if appropriate.**
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