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Annatto Dye Plant Seeds - Bixa orellana (Lipstick Tree) 50 Seeds, Zones 10-12
$30.00
About This Plant
The Annatto Dye Plant (Bixa orellana), also known as the Lipstick Tree, is a tropical evergreen shrub or small tree with ornamental pink flowers. It produces spiny capsules that split open to reveal seeds surrounded by orange pulp, which are used to make a natural orange dye.
What You Will Receive
50 Annatto Dye Plant seeds. An unrooted seed form suitable for growing in zones 10-12 in warm, well-drained soil with full sun to partial shade. Seeds are for ornamental use and natural dye production.
Growing Information
- USDA Zones: 10-12
- Sun: Full sun to partial shade
- Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil
- Water: Moderate; keep soil moist but not waterlogged
- Height: 6-12 feet (shrub), up to 20-30 feet (tree)