Rubia tinctorum
Common Name(s):
Previously known as:
- Rubia sativa
- Description
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Common madder is a herbaceous perennial in the coffee family (Rubiaceae) native to Eurasia.
The roots are used to make a red dye.
- See this plant in the following landscape:
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Rubia
- Species:
- tinctorum
- Family:
- Rubiaceae
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Dimensions:
- Height: 2 ft. 0 in. - 3 ft. 0 in.
- Width: 2 ft. 0 in. - 3 ft. 0 in.
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Cultural Conditions:
- USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
- 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b
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Leaves:
- Hairs Present:
- No
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Stem:
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
