Reseda luteola Weld (Resedaceae)

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Reseda luteola
Weld
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The Reseda luteola plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Resedaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Weld.

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Latin Name:  Reseda luteola
Common Name:  Weld
Family:  Resedaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  1.5   Mature Width:  0.5

Habitat:  Disturbed ground, arable land, walls etc, especially on calcareous soils[17].

Cultivation Notes: Easily grown in any well-drained neutral to slightly alkaline soil in a sunny position or in some shade if the summers are long and hot[200]. At one time this plant was commonly cultivated for the dye obtained from the leaves and seed but with the advent of chemical dyes it has fallen into disuse[1, 17, 46]. A good plant for bees and butterflies[200]. Plants dislike root disturbance, they can be transplanted but care must be taken not to break the tap root[169].

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