Persicaria tinctoria – A beautiful and productive warm-season annual, Japanese Pink Indigo is treasured for its lush green leaves that produce a rich natural blue dye. Soft pink flower clusters rise above the foliage in late summer, adding ornamental charm to dye gardens and sunny borders. Fast-growing and easy to cultivate, this East Asian native thrives in summer heat and offers both creative and visual rewards for gardeners and fiber artists alike.

Space this plant about 12–18” apart.

Tip: For the best dye yield, pinch young plants to encourage bushier growth and harvest leaves before heavy flowering. Japanese Indigo grows beautifully in raised beds or large containers and pairs well with other traditional dye plants for a vibrant, functional garden display.