Alkanna tinctoria

Species

Also called dyer's alkanet, dyers' bugloss, dyer's bugloss, orchanet, Spanish bugloss, Languedoc bugloss, alkanet

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Fact sheet

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Days to germination14–28 days

“Germination occurs in 2-4 weeks.” — Alkanna tinctoria: complete guide | GardenWorld

LightFull sun, Partial sun

“Sunlight Requirements Full sun, Partial sun” — Dyer's alkanet (Alkanna tinctoria) Care Guide: Pests, Diseases, Watering, Fertilizing & Toxicity — Keep It Thriving All

Waterconsistent moisture during establishment but avoid saturation

“Maintain consistent moisture during establishment” — How to Grow Alkanet Root: Complete Guide | OnlyCrops.AI

Soil pH6.25–7.75

“Soil pH 6.5-7.5” — Dyer's alkanet (Alkanna tinctoria) Care Guide: Pests, Diseases, Watering, Fertilizing & Toxicity — Keep It Thriving All

Height10–14 in

“Plant Height 20 cm” — Dyer's alkanet (Alkanna tinctoria) Care Guide: Pests, Diseases, Watering, Fertilizing & Toxicity — Keep It Thriving All

Propagationseed, root division

“Alkanet root is primarily grown from seed” — How to Grow Alkanet Root: Complete Guide | OnlyCrops.AI

Transplantsame spacing

“start seedlings indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost and transplant at the same spacing” — How to Grow Alkanet Root: Complete Guide | OnlyCrops.AI

Ready whenfoliage begins to yellow

“Harvest roots in the second autumn when foliage begins to yellow” — How to Grow Alkanet Root: Complete Guide | OnlyCrops.AI

Edible partsroots

“Roots can be harvested in the second year of growth.” — Alkanna tinctoria: complete guide | GardenWorld

Pestsaphids, slugs

“Alkanet root is relatively pest-resistant but may attract aphids and slugs” — How to Grow Alkanet Root: Complete Guide | OnlyCrops.AI

Diseasespowdery mildew, botrytis

“Fungal issues such as powdery mildew and Botrytis occur in humid conditions” — How to Grow Alkanet Root: Complete Guide | OnlyCrops.AI

Companionsclover, hairy vetch, thyme, rosema

“Alkanet root benefits from association with deep-rooted legumes such as clover and hairy vetch” — How to Grow Alkanet Root: Complete Guide | OnlyCrops.AI

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