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BLACK CENTAUREA
(cornflower)
centaurea nigra

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Description

Centaurea is a bushy, easy-to-grow garden plant that is also great as a cutflower.

Experiments

Centaurea loses its colour in the dye pot. However, it's worth growing in the dye garden for the stunning rich eco-prints it produces.

Click here for general dyeing information.

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piles of dried flowers on large piece of bark

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