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Alpine Mignonette Strawberry $3.49 $3.99

Renee's Garden - A French delicacy. Our improved cultivar of heirloom Reine de Vallée produces dainty little pointed red berries with an ambrosial woodland flavor. Mignonette forms compact perennial plants that grow in pretty leafy mounds and produce fruits the first summer from seed to enjoy all season long. These special petite berries are lovely as a border edging or in containers or plant them in hanging pots so you can pluck their exquisite little fruits as you stroll past. Characteristics: Dainty little berries Ambrosial flavor Easy to grow Approx 325 seeds Instructions - In spring, sow seeds 1 inch apart and 1⁄8 inch deep in a container of fine seed starting mix. Maintain at 60-70°F (15-21°C). Provide a strong light source. Keep evenly moist but not soggy. Be patient: seeds take 14-28 days to germinate. Feed young seedlings every 2 weeks with half-strength fertilizer. When they have several sets of leaves, transplant them 3 inches apart into a deeper container or individual pots so root systems have room to develop. When 3 inches tall, gradually acclimate to outdoor conditions and plant 12 inches apart in fertile soil in full sun or partial shade in very hot climates. Plant in: February - April Full sun or partial shade Plant 1/8 inch Plant 1 inch apart 14-28 days to germinate Mature Height: 6-8 inches Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers due to availability.

Narrowleaf Milkweed Butterfly Flower (Western Coast Only) $3.75 $4.00

The Living Seed Company - (Asclepias fascicularis) Narrowleaf Milkweed is a gorgeous California native flower that is the sole source of food for the Monarch butteries. The butterflies lay their eggs exclusively on Milkweed plants, creating an opportunity for us to plant Monarch habitat! We do not ship outside of the West Coast as we want to make sure it’s distribution is for west coast gardens. We have a wide range of milkweeds to choose from. Grows as a shrub about 2' - 4' high with stunning fragrant flowers. These wildflowers are easy to grow and propagate through rhizomes. Known for their beautiful colors ranging in greenish white to deep purple, the Milkweed brings joy and life to every garden! Exuding a delicious vanilla scent, the milkweed also attracts other pollinators while bloom from June - August. Also known as Mexican Whorled milkweed, this milkweed grows well in dry climates and will blossom from June - September. This beautiful low maintenance, drought tolerant wildflower may be slow to grow the first year, as it sets its taproot deep into the earth. In following years, it will grow more vigorous. It is very important to plant locally native milkweed species. Please learn which milkweeds are native to your region and consult this milkweed range maps from the Biota of North America Program’s (BONAP) North American Plant Atlas. Characteristics: Perennial and hardy to zone 4 Plants grow to 3-5 feet tall Preferred food source of Monarch butterflies 30 Seeds per packet Instructions - Sow seeds at a depth of 1/2" depth ans space seeds every 4-6", thin to 3-4'. Keep seeds evenly moist until they germinate. Germination: 10-20 Days Plant Outdoors: 3-4' Apart Light: Full Sun Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

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Scarlet Runner Bean, 1735 Heirloom $3.75 $3.95

We are waiting on more to arrive! The Seed Savers Exchange - One of the oldest runner beans in existence. Already well-known in 1735 according to The Gardener’s Dictionary by English botanist Philip Miller; listed in America as early as 1806 by McMahon. Used for ornamental purposes or as a vegetable: small snap pods or green shell beans. Can substitute for limas in cooler climates. Pole habit, 65 days. ±450 seeds/lb. Characteristics: Scarlet blossoms Beans mature to black and speckled mauve Used for ornamental purposes or as small snap pods or green shell beans Pole bean 65 days 25 seeds per packet Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors after the danger of frost has passed and soil and air temperatures have warmed. Runner beans prefer full sun, although they tolerate part shade very well. Young pods can be eaten whole, or the beans can be eaten fresh or dried. Even the flowers are edible. Direct Seed 2" apart Seed Depth: 1" Rows Apart: 24-36" Support: Trellis, tepee, or netting Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

Ranunculus White (Ranunculus Aviv) from $6.99 $7.99

Ranunculus are a favorite bride's flowers and yet gardeners shy away from these very easy flowers. You simply treat them as begonia but for full sun conditions. They are exceptional in garden beds and stunning in containers. The blooms are full and the foliage is lush. The blossoms are adored by bees and butterflies. They are hardy to USDA Zones 8-10 only and will be need to be lifted or protected in other climates. Characteristics 3-5" Blossoms on 12-14" Tall Stems USDA Zones 8-10 (Hardy in these zones, lift and store in winter in other zones) Blooms in spring for Zones 8-10, and in mind to late summer for all other zones. You can start in containers earlier in the season or simply enjoy them as they bloom. Full Sun Pink blooms Additional Information Great for Borders, Cutting Gardens, and Containers Key Planting Tips Plant 2-3" Deep, 4-6" apart. Water when planted and keep them watered throughout their growing season. Shipping Information Ships starting in October, and we tend to stop shipping in March.

Costata Romanesco Zucchini, 1600's Heirloom $3.75 $4.00

Costata Romanesco Zucchini, 1600's Heirloom and a Firefly Favorite - A favorite of ours! This squash or zucchini thrives all across America. It doesn't seem to be plagued my mildew and it is not bothered by bugs, it just keeps producing all summer long. A lighter speckled green zuchinni with ribbed edges. We enjoy harvesting at almost all sizes from 6" to 12" long. This a zuchinni that we actually plant twice as we cannot get enough of it. We source from various companies to keep this one on our shelf. Male flowers are edible and delicious! Heirloom, Open Pollinated and always Non-GMO Ribbed, Speckled skin Best when eaten under 6" Summer squash 50-60 days ~20 Seeds Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors in 12" diameter hills after danger of frost has passed. Hills should be spaced 6' apart in all directions. Can also be started indoors 3 weeks before transplanting out. Plant 1/2" deep Hill 6-8 seeds together Thin to 3-4 plants Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute based on supplier availability

Sieva Lima Bean, 1700's Heirloom, Organic $3.95

The Seed Savers Exchange - also known as Small White, Carolina). Extremely early pole lima that has been popular for hundreds of years. Excellent in the South but also grows well in the North where it matures in cooler conditions. Dark green 9-10' vines climb vigorously. Heavy yields of light green 3" pods with small chalky white seeds. Delicious butter bean flavor. Pole Bean Habit, 70-89 days. Characteristics: Pole bean Seeds are white and small 10-89 days 50 seeds per packet Instructions - Lima beans thrive in hot temperatures. Sow seeds outdoors after the danger of frost has passed and soil and air temperatures have warmed. Seeds will germinate in 7-18 days. Limas prefer full sun. Direct Seed 2" apart Planting Depth 1" Rows Apart: 36-48" Full Sun

Old-Fashioned Vining Petunia Flower, 1800's Heirloom, Organic from $3.50 $3.95

Old-Fashioned Vining Petunias were very popular across the country from Georgia to Iowa. The blossoms offered fragrance and non stop beauty. They are a reliable perennial in zones 9-11. The single flowers will be white, lavender, purple, and pink. Once they start blooming they never stop. Characteristics: Super easy to start Fast-growing and quick to bloom at least 250 Seeds per packet Instructions: Sow seeds indoors just beneath the surface of the soil. Plant out after the danger of frost has passed and when nighttime temperatures are above 50°F. Start Indoors: 6-8 weeks before the last frost Germination: 10-20 Days Plant Outdoors: 12-18” Apart Light: Sun/Partial Shade Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

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Genovese Sweet Basil, Heirloom, Organic $3.45 $3.95

Genovese Sweet Basil is probably the herb most of us look forward to. It pairs with so much and nothng really tastes like summer as much as basil and tomatoes. This variety is grown for fresh eating and for pestos. Plants grow 18-24" and produce densely branched plants when harvested regularly. Do not let it go to seed to keep producing fresh leaves. Can be chopped and frozen in olive oil for winter use. Annual. Characteristics: Top Selling Herb Organic Height is18-24 inches Sweet, fragrant leaves 100+ Seeds Instructions - Our preference is to start indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost. You can also sow seeds outdoors when soil is warm and temperature does not drop below 65°F. We prune plants regularly to keep them from seeding. Sow 1/8" deep Germination 5-25 days Thin to 6-8: a piece.

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Oxalis 'Triangularis', Purple Shamrock from $11.99

Oxalis will be arriving soon! Inventory is 85% sold. Oxalis 'Triangularis' is grown for not only its happy, abundant flowers but for its beautiful purple foliage. It adds color and contrast and is happy just about anywhere in the garden including containers! This plant will work hard for you. USDA Zones 7-11 Late Spring through Fall Full Sun (some partial sun is ok) Bloom Color: Pink & White Additional Information Great for Naturalizing, Mass Planting, Borders, or Containers 6-12” tall Key Planting Tips Plant in full sun to partial shade, 1-2" inches deep. Space each bulb 4-6" apart. This plant is helpful in covering up many of the early spring foliage that doesn't always looks so nice. We ship this plant all year round. Please look to see if the product has pre-order on the picture as that would indicate we are waiting for our stock to arrive in September or March.

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Ranunculus Salmon, Jumbo Size (Ranunculus Tecolote) from $9.99

Fall of 2024 Shipping - Our Jumbo Size Ranunuculus corms are a great way to get more flowers the first year. The bulbs are two to three times the size of our regular corms. Ranunculus are a favorite bride's flowers and yet gardeners shy away from these very easy flowers. You simply treat them as begonia but for full sun conditions. They are exceptional in garden beds and stunning in containers. The blooms are full and the foliage is lush. The blossoms are adored by bees and butterflies. They are hardy to USDA Zones 8-10 only and will be need to be lifted or protected in other climates. Characteristics Tecolotes are 14-16" tall with 3-6" blooms USDA Zones 8-10 (Hardy in these zones, lift and store in winter in other zones), while Aviv can be sightly shorter at 12-16" tall. Blooms in spring for Zones 8-10, and in mind to late summer for all other zones. You can start in containers earlier in the season or simply enjoy them as they bloom. Full Sun Salmon blooms Additional Information Great for Borders, Cutting Gardens, and Containers Key Planting Tips Plant 2-3" Deep, 4-6" apart. Water when planted and keep them watered throughout their growing season. It takes 90-100 days for blooms from your planting date. Shipping Information Ships starting in October, and we tend to stop shipping in March.

Bearded Iris 'Grand Canyon Sunset' from $9.95

‘Grand Canyon Sunset’ Bearded Iris - We tripled our order this year as it’s one to sell out quickly and was our 2022 and 2023 Best Selling Bearded Iris. Bearded Irises are wonderful. They are easy to grow and give you wonderful results. Bearded Irises are hardy from Zone 3 all the way to Zone 10. They do not need a chilling period so they can grow almost anywhere in the United States. It’s not uncommon to hear stories how immigrants would bring these flower with them from their home countries throughout Europe. If you walk through suburbs and cities, you will start to be able to see the diversity of these species. Absolutely stunning. The colors are gorgeous. USDA Zones 3 – 10 Flowers May to June depending on your zone Bloom Duration: 3-4 weeks Cold Hardy Full Sun Additional Information Deer, Rabbit, & Rodent Resistant Great for Naturalizing, Borders, Mass Plantings, and Rock Gardens 35” tall Drought tolerant Key Planting Tips Plant in full sun with 1/3 of the rhizome exposed above the soil. We like to plant ours 18”-30” apart. They fill in pretty fast. Do NOT mulch over the rhizome as they like to remain dry and extra mulch increases chances of rot. We recommended cutting the flower once it blooms to put energy back into the rhizome and the new blooms that will happen later in the summer. Ships mid September to mid October. Photo Credit: Flickr Handle CabanaGirl (Denise Whitney).

Ranunculus Pink (Ranunculus Aviv) from $5.99 $7.99

Ranunculus are a favorite bride's flowers and yet gardeners shy away from these very easy flowers. You simply treat them as begonia but for full sun conditions. They are exceptional in garden beds and stunning in containers. The blooms are full and the foliage is lush. The blossoms are adored by bees and butterflies. They are hardy to USDA Zones 8-10 only and will be need to be lifted or protected in other climates. Characteristics 4-6" Blossoms on 12-16" Tall Stems USDA Zones 8-10 (Hardy in these zones, lift and store in winter in other zones) Blooms in spring for Zones 8-10, and in mind to late summer for all other zones. You can start in containers earlier in the season or simply enjoy them as they bloom. Full Sun Pink blooms Additional Information Great for Borders, Cutting Gardens, and Containers Key Planting Tips Plant 2-3" Deep, 4-6" apart. Water when planted and keep them watered throughout their growing season. Shipping Information Ships starting in October, and we tend to stop shipping in March.

Ranunculus 'Picotee Caffe’ from $5.99 $7.99

Ranunculus are a favorite bride's flowers and yet gardeners shy away from these very easy flowers. You simply treat them as begonia but for full sun conditions. They are exceptional in garden beds and stunning in containers. The blooms are full and the foliage is lush. The blossoms are adored by bees and butterflies. They are hardy to USDA Zones 8-10 only and will be need to be lifted or protected in other climates. Characteristics 4-6" Blossoms on 12-16" Tall Stems USDA Zones 8-10 (Hardy in these zones, lift and store in winter in other zones) Blooms in spring for Zones 8-10, and in mind to late summer for all other zones. You can start in containers earlier in the season or simply enjoy them as they bloom. Full Sun Dark Pink Edges with yellow and cream petals blooms, the flower can look red until it starts to open and reveals its yellow and cream petals. Additional Information Great for Borders, Cutting Gardens, and Containers Key Planting Tips Plant 2-3" Deep, 4-6" apart. Water when planted and keep them watered throughout their growing season. Shipping Information Ships starting in October, and we tend to stop shipping in March.

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Hyacinthoides English Bluebells from $8.99

English bluebells provide blooms in shay gardens. If you have shadier conditions in your gardens, this is a wonderful choice. It is happiest under trees with part to full shade conditions. Planting and Maintenance Information: Plant in small groups in a meadow or in masses. Allow leaves to die down naturally and the flowers will come back year after year. Light Requirements: Full Sun, Partial Shade Planting Depth: 3 Bulbs per Square Foot: 12 Mature Height: 8-12 Inches Bloom Time: Blooms late spring Bulb Size: 6/+ cm USDA Zone: 2-10 English Bluebells Features: Deer Resistant Winter Hardy Fragrant

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Ole Timey Blue Collard, pre-1890 heirloom, Organic $3.75 $3.95

Seed Exchange - Donated to SSE in 1989 by Ralph Blackwell of Alabama. Ralph's family grew this variety for over a hundred years and his mother used it to make a dish similar to sauerkraut. Plants grow to 2' tall with blue-green leaves and purple stems/veins. Very good eating qualities. 60-80 days. Organic Plants grow to 2 feet tall Blue-green leaves with purple stems & veins Very good eating qualities 60-80 days Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors 3 months before the last frost or sown inside for an early summer harvest. If sowing indoors, start 6-8 weeks before the last frost and plant right before the last frost. All collards are the most tender after a frost and can be harvested in snow. Plant 4" apart Plant 1/2" Deep Plant Rows 20-24" apart Thin 12" Apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability We are always adding new varieties so please check back often at Seeds - Vegetables (fireflyfarmandmercantile.com)

Alabama Blue Collards, Organic $3.35 $3.75

Southern Exposure Seed Exchange - Alabama heirloom, original seedstock from Jean Mills. Introduced 2015 by SESE. Landrace with wide variation in beautiful leaf colors. Green, blue-green, and purple leaves with white, pale green, and plum-colored veins. Smaller leaves than most collards; plants can be more closely spaced. The leaves are more tender and faster to cook, and the plants hold their sweetness longer in hot weather. Blue-leaved collards have become rare, we hope to get more folks growing these again! Certified Organic Heirloom Especially well-suited to the Southeast From Small Farms High in iron and in vitamins A and C Instructions - Grow best on a rich, moist, well-drained loam of high fertility. Needs a steady supply of water and full sun throughout the growing season. A thick layer of organic mulch will conserve moisture and reduce the tendency to bolt in hot weather. Tendency to bolt is affected more by root temperature than air temperature. Clip individual leaves before they are 12 in. long. Heat-tolerant Winter-hardy from Virginia southward Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

Thai Red Roselle Hibiscus, 1800's Heirloom Herb $3.75 $3.95

Southern Exposure Seed Exchange - Beautiful 3-5 ft. plants with red stems and leaf veins. The bright red calyxes can be used to make “zingy” tea, sauce, syrup, or jam, or candied whole for an unusual treat. For strongly flavored teas, simmer for 10-20 minutes. Roselle was called “Florida cranberry” in the 1890s. The flowers and young leaves are edible and have a citrus tang. The stir-fried greens are much used in Burmese cooking! Space plants 3-6 ft. apart – the wider the spacing, the more calyxes will ripen. The only variety in several trials to begin flowering by mid-summer here in Virginia. Small (0.6 g) packet has about 20 seeds. (Hibiscus sabdariffa) Characteristics: 3-5' tall and wide Zingy Flavor Easy to grow Approx 20 seeds Instructions - Frost-tender perennial. Germination: 75-85°F, 7-14 days. Transplant after last frost. Full sun. 36-60 in. tall. Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers due to availability.

Red Foliated White Cotton Seeds, Heirloom, Organic

Red Foliated White Cotton, Heirloom, Organic $4.99 $5.75

Southern Exposure Seed Exchange - 120 days , Given by Alice Gamewel via Charles Hoehnle. Introduced 2008 by SESE. A beautiful plant with dark red stems and leaves. 3-5 ft. tall, grows well in a container or in a flower bed. Green when it first emerges but soon develops its red coloring. The cotton is a short staple white. Brown Cotton was grown pre-Civil War by slaves who were not permitted to grow white cotton. There were also green, blue, yellow and poink naturally colored cottons. These heirloom cottons are now quite rare. Cannot ship to TX. Some other southeastern states require a waiver or permit; contact your extension agency for more information. Instructions - Cotton is an annual plant that requires a long, warm growing season to mature properly. Needs full sun. In zones 8-10 it can be sown directly after the last frost. In zones 5-7, treat like tomatoes, start seed indoors and transplant out 4-8 week-old seedlings after last frost. Seed germinates in 7-21 days at 70 degrees F. Plant 18-30 in. apart in rows 5 ft. apart. Plants start flowering in mid-summer. Bolls take a few more months to mature; warm late summer weather is necessary for a good crop. Plants grow to 3-7 ft. tall. Harvest: Wait for bolls to split open before harvesting. (Note: bolls that split open after a frost are damaged and immature.) Seed Savers: Isolate varieties by 1/8 mile for home use, or 1/4 to 1/2 mile or greater for pure seed. Virginia gardeners must acquire a permit to grow cotton. For more information, contact your nearest extension agent. Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

Naked Lady Lily, Surprise Lily, Pink Ladies, Lycoris Squamigera (North and Central USA) from $9.99

Pre-orders your today. This Lily goes by so many names including Naked Ladies, Naked Lady Lily, Surprise Lily, Resurrection Lily and more! This Lily is hardy to zones 4. The leaves pop up, the leaves die and sometime later, lilies start popping up and you have blooms before you know it. They bloom in late summer and the pink color is a wonderful addition to the garden. Characteristics 18" - 28" tall Pink Blooms USDA Zones 4-10 Bloom Duration: 2 weeks Full Sun or Partial Shade Additional Information Deer, Rodent, Rabbit and Squirrel Resistant Great for Specimen, Mass Plantings, Borders, and Cutting Gardens. Great for butterflies and other pollinators Key Planting Tips Plant in full sun with 2” deep with the pointed end up. Space 2" apart for densely packed displays. We have these arrive in fall and will start shipping in September.

Dragon's Tongue Bush Bean $3.75 $4.25

Seed Exchange - With exceptionally crisp and juicy pods, this Dutch wax bean bears large 6-8" cream-colored pods with vivid purple mottling that fades when beans are cooked. Pods are stringless and wide. Compact, high-yielding plants. Bush habit, wax, 55-60 days. Bush bean Large cream and purple pods Stringless pods; exceptionally crisp and juicy Wax bean 55-60 days 50 seeds Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors after 2-3 weeks of last frost as beans do like the ground to be warmer. Plan to support with trellis or stakes, even though it is a bush bean, the plant likes the extra support. Direct Seed 2" apart Planting Depth 1" Plant 36-48" apart

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