Eupatorium Dye Powder

Botanical Name: Ageratina adenophora (Syn.Eupatorium adenophorum)

Common name: Crofton Weed, Sticky Snakeroot

Colorant: Flavonoids

Dye type: Adjectives dye (requires mordants like alum or iron)

Shade Range: Soft yellow, or vibrant green hues. Alum yields yellow and green tones, iron produces earthy moss greens. It can produce stunning blue green shades when over dyed with indigo.

Mordant Requirements: Alum gives a yellow/green shades and iron a darker green tone; the alum and iron used are considered mordants. It can also be layered well with other dye materials.

Environmental Impact: Although considered an invasive species in the Himalayas, use of Eupatorium in natural dyeing helps to control the plant as well as support local communities.

Common Uses: Eupatorium dye is mainly used in ecofriendly textiles, with moderate lightfastness, and washfastness when mordanted.

Country of Origin: Africa, Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia, Himalayas

Vegetarian product: Yes