Other common names
dyer's madder
Herbaceous Perennial
An evergreen perennial with long, dark green spreading stems and small, star-shaped yellow flowers appearing in July and August, followed by green berries which turn red then finally black. The roots are a source of red dye and the plant is still cultivated in parts of Europe for use as a medicinal dye
Position
Full sun, Partial shade
Soil Types
Loam, Sand
Max Height
0.5-1 metres
Max Spread
0.5-1 metres