Tagetes erecta
Species:
Tagetes erecta "White Swan"
Tagetes erecta Inca II "Primrose"
Tagetes erecta Inca II "Yellow"
Tagetes erecta Inca II "Gold"
Tagetes erecta Inca II "Deep Orange"
Tagetes patula
Species:
Tagetes patula "Bonanza Bolero"
Tagetes patula "Superhero Spry"
Tagetes patula "Fireball"
Plant Part Used: Flowers
Harvest: Collect throughout the summer to use fresh, dried or frozen
Colors Produced: Yellows and oranges
References: See A Dyer's Garden: From Plant to Pot Growing Dyes for Natural Fibers by Rita Buchanan (1995) page 62 for recipe
Our Favorite Dye Recipe
Wet mordanted fibers.
Simmer plant materials for 45 minutes.
Remove plant materials from dye pot.
Simmer fiber in dye pot for 1 hour.
Remove fiber and rinse in cold water to remove excess color.
Let air dry either inside or in the shade.