HOPI DYE SUNFLOWER DYE SEED 3G SEED 

Hopi Dye SUNFLOWER DYE SEED 3g seed

Product Code: 05401 Price: Check Latest 75 days. 95 days for seed. The purple-black seeds are used by the Hopis as a natural dye source, especially for coloring baskets. Seed may also be used for food or feed, and is the best variety for dehulling. Grows to 6' or taller with 5" heads and smaller side heads. The yellow petals of the ray flowers surround attractive purple-green disk flowers, and the purple coloration also appears on the stem below the seed leaves. Adapted to cool, high desert regions but can be grown in other regions. If grown for seed, plan to mature seed in driest part of the growing season. Mounding of soil around base of stalks helps keep plants upright. Pkt. (4 g, 60 seeds)