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Mounds of green foliage support arching chalice-shaped flowers. Easy to grow in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Also called Summer Snowflakes. Plant a large number of bulbs in clusters to create a dramatic effect. Planting and Maintenance Information:  Light Requirements: Full Sun, Partial Shade  Planting Depth: 5  Bulbs per Square Foot: 12  Mature Height: 14-16 Inches  Bloom Time: Blooms late spring  Bulb Size: 10/12 cm  USDA Zone: 4-10  Must be planted by January as they have very thin sheaths and do not do well out of the soil for more than 6 months.   Giant Snowdrop Features:  Deer Resistant  Winter Hardy  Container Plant   Shipping Time Ships September to January (or until we run out as we plant the last of our inventory in January).

Southern Exposure Seed Exchange - This variety comes from Naples and is highly prized for its strong flavor. Giant rumpled 6 in. leaves are great for pesto, though the thick leaves are harder to dry than most. Vigorous 3 ft. plants are pest-resistant and slow to flower.  Characteristics:  Organic, non-GMO Open-Pollinated  3' tall plants Pkt (0.15 g, ~185seeds) Instructions - Basil is a tender annual that prefers warm weather and rich soil. It is a popular culinary herb, cut flower, and can be used as a medicinal herb to calm the stomach. Basil needs well-drained but moist soil that is highly fertile. It is not drought tolerant, so even moisture levels are important for healthy growth. Start transplants indoors 6 weeks prior to planting out, or direct seed mid-spring through late summer. Basil is very sensitive to cold; use a row cover to extend the season. Pinch buds to encourage branching and leaf production.  Plant 1/4" deep. Transplanting is recommended; if direct seeding, sow 2-3 seeds per inch and thin to 4-8" apart.  Plant Spacing: Transplanting at 4-8" is recommended; if direct seeding, sow 2-3 seeds per inch and thin to 4-8" apart.  Row Spacing: 18"  Harvest & Storage - Harvest can begin once plants have become established, by pinching or cutting branches but leaving the plant to continue to produce leaves. A harvest of the full plant should be completed just before the plant starts to flower (flavor is significantly impacted once flowering occurs). Cut the entire plant 4-6" above the ground to promote a second growth. Store unwashed at room temperature to avoid browning. Do not store below 50°F.  Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

 Southern Exposure Seed Exchange - 79 days. Introduced 1820 by David Landreth. Old-fashioned and unique variety with smooth, bright green leaves. Heat- and frost-resistant, slow-bolting and non-heading. 30-34 in. tall. Excellent resistance to cabbage worm and cabbage looper. Recommended especially for Southern and warm coastal states. Thin out any dull-leaved off-type plants. Brassica oleracea Certified Organic  Heirloom  Especially well-suited to the Southern and coastal states 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

Southern Exposure Seed Exchange - Red Metamorph Marigolds were bred by Alan Kapuler, named for the alien shapeshifters in Robert Silverberg's Majipoor novels. In cooler weather, the flowers are a deep ruby color, but in warm weather splashes of orange appear as well! 2-3 ft. plants make a nice, compact annual hedge. Certified Organic  Heirloom  Especially well-suited to the South-East  From Small Farms  2-3 ft. plants  Instructions - Annual. Germination: 70°F, 4-8 days. Full sun. Direct sow or transplant after last frost. Space 8-16” apart. Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

The Seed Savers Exchange - Remarkably attractive dark green kale with red-veined, frilly, tightly curled leaves. A vigorous performer with good cold tolerance. Leaves darken to deep scarlet in late season. Begin harvesting leaves when young, and allow plant to grow well into the early winter. 24-36" tall by 24" wide, 60 days from transplant. Characteristics:  Plant grows to 24-36 inches Leaves spread to 24 inches Red-veined tightly curled purple leaves 60 days from transplant 150 - 250 Seeds per packet   Instructions - Sow seeds indoors ¼" deep. Plant out just before the last frost. Kale is most tender and delicious after a frost. Harvest can continue even after snow. You can also sow directly outdoors as we do and thin to 8-10"  Indoors method Sow indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost Plant 1/4" Deep Germinate 3-10 days Plant Rows 24" apart  Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability 

Southern Exposure Seed Exchange - Mona's Orange Cosmos was introduced in 1990 by SESE. It is a Family heirloom from Southern California. It takes 59 days to bloom a radiant orange, mostly single-petalled bloom.  Certified Organic  Family Heirloom  Especially well-suited to the South-East  From Small Farms  Edible petals  Seed heads attract birds  Instructions - Annual. Germination: 14 days, 70 degrees F. Prefers full sun. Tolerates partial shade, poor soils, and drought once established. For earlier blooms sow indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost. Or sow outdoors after all danger of frost. Plant 1/4” deep; thin to 12”-14” spacing. Deadhead to prolong blooming.  Full Sun Plant 1/4" deep  12" - 14" spacing    Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

The Seed Savers Exchange - (Calendula officinalis) Calendulas have been referred to as Pot Marigold for centuries. Radio was introduced to gardeners in the 1930s and is now quite hard to find. Beautiful orange flowers have quill-like edible petals. Blooms from early summer until frost. Well suited for pots. Self-seeding, hardy annual, 18-24" tall. Characteristics:  Self-seeding, hardy annual Plants grow to 18-24 inches tall Blossoms are edible Great for container growing 250 Seeds per packet  Instructions: Sow seeds indoors 1/4" deep. Transplant outdoors after the last frost. Can also be directly sown outdoors after the last frost. Prefers light well-drained soil and will tolerate dry conditions. Good cut flower. Calendula petals are edible and have a tangy slightly sweet flavor.  Start Indoors: 6-8 weeks before the last frost Germination: 5-15 Days Plant Outdoors: 6-18” Apart Light: Sun/Partial Shade   Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

Renee's Garden EXCLUSIVE - - These classic, elegant cottage garden flowers thrive happily in filtered sunlight or sun-dappled corners. Faerie Queen has multiple spires packed with thimble-shaped, elongated bells in pastel apricot with delicately speckled, creamy throats. The tall flower stalks bloom effortlessly above large, leafy bases from late spring to early summer, adding a magical fairy tale quality to the garden. Cut Faerie Queen for enchanting bouquets of graceful form and soft color. Biennial. (Digitalis purpurea) Biennial plants grow to 4-5 feet tall Bell-shaped apricot blossoms attract pollinators and birds 2000 Seeds. .3grams Instructions - Sow seeds indoors just beneath the surface of the soil. Transplant outdoors 2-3 weeks before the last frost. Prefers rich, moist, cool soil. May require staking. Alternatively, it can be planted outside right around the last frost to early summer. The plant simply needs time to develop a solid root structure before the winter to be able to bloom the following year.  Start indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost Germination 14-21 days Plant 6-9" apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of availability

The Seed Savers Exchange - One of the oldest and most popular sunflower varieties available. Towering 12' plants with huge heads supported by massive trunks. Use to attract pollinators, turn heads in the neighborhood, roast for eating, or feed wildlife throughout winter. Grey striped seed. Annual, 90 days.  Characteristics:  Huge heads supported by massive trunks  Attract pollinators Plants grow 12 feet tall  Good for a roast for eating or wildlife  90 days 100 seeds per packet  Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors after the last frost. Sunflowers prefer full sun to light shade and well-drained rich soil. Provide support for tall plants. Sow 1/2" Deep Plant 6" Apart Germination 10-14 days Plant 24-36" apart Light: Full Sun Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

The Seed Savers Exchange - This juicy, flavorful variety ranks first with Seed Savers Exchange’s greenhouse manager, who has sampled dozens of watermelon varieties. Acquired by Joseph Borries about 1970, it so impressed his family that they have grown this heirloom variety faithfully in Illinois since that time. The oblong fruit averages 15-20 pounds, ripens to green with dark-green stripes and produces yellow, sweet flesh. 80 days.  Characteristics:  Organic 80 days 25 seeds  Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors in 12" diameter hills after danger of frost has passed and soil has warmed. Space hills 8' apart in all directions. Seeds will germinate in 4-10 days. Can also be started indoors 4 weeks before transplanting out. Watermelons love heat and prefer sandy or light-textured soils. Plant 1/2" deep Hill 6-8 seeds together Thin to 3-4 plants Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability 

Seed Exchange - Nineteenth-century French variety. Early round red-orange carrots, 1-2" in diameter, uniform and very sweet. Does well in shallow or rocky soil. Can also be grown in containers. Highly sought after by gourmet restaurants and a great seller at markets. 50-68 days Red-orange skin Round roots grow to 1-2 inch diameter Uniform and very sweet Tolerates shallow, rocky soil Grows well in containers 50-68 days ±250 seeds Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors before 3-4  weeks of last frost or soil can be worked. Plant 1/2" apart Plant 1/4" Deep Plant Rows 16-24" apart Thin 2-4" Apart  

Tiger Lilies are the easiest of all lilies and probably of all bulbs to care for. They are dependable bloomers year after year. You will be rewarded with dozens of downward facing blooms on each stem. Our 'Red Velvet' Tiger Lily are great in all environments - They are super hardy from Zone 1 and thrive all the way to Zone 9.  Our bulbs are 5” in circumference ( 14-16 cm) which makes them some of the biggest available.  USDA Zones 1-9 Mid-Summer flowering  Bloom Duration: 3 weeks Cold Hardy Full Sun to Partial Sun Bloom Color: Red We ship in March through when our stock runs out which is May.  Additional Information Great for Naturalizing, Mass Planting, Borders, Hummingbirds & Cut Gardens.  40-60” tall Key Planting Tips Plant in full sun to partial shade, 6” inches deep with the tip pointing up. Space each bulb 4-6" apart. Well drained soil is essential.   

Tiger Lilies are the easiest of all lilies and probably of all bulbs to care for. They are dependable bloomers year after year. You will be rewarded with dozens of downward facing blooms on each stem. Our 'White Twinkle' Tiger Lily is great in all environments - They are super hardy from Zone 1 and thrive all the way to Zone 9.  Our bulbs are 5” in circumference ( 14-16 cm) which makes them some of the biggest available.  USDA Zones 3-9 Mid-Summer flowering  Bloom Duration: 3 weeks Cold Hardy Full Sun to Partial Shade Bloom Color: White Additional Information Great for Naturalizing, Mass Planting, Borders, Hummingbirds & Cut Gardens.  40-60” tall Key Planting Tips Plant in full sun to partial shade, 6” inches deep with the tip pointing up. Space each bulb 4-6" apart. Well drained soil is essential.   Photo Credit: Goat Mountain (Flickr Handle)

The Living Seed Company - This heirloom bell pepper has the traditional characteristics in shape and color a traditional bell, yet this one remains being the largest open-pollinated pepper you can grow!  An excellent and hearty variety that does well in long season climates and evolves from a green flesh fruit to crimson red upon maturity. This high-yielding crop grows great in container gardens and produces fruit that is 3" x  4" and 4-lobed.  The sweetness of this pepper makes it ideal for eating raw or cooked, tossed in salads, stir-fry, salsa, pickling and great for stuffing, too! Organic & Open-Pollinated Strong resistance to TMV Sweet pepper 70-75 days from transplant 25 Seeds   Instructions - Sow seeds indoors ¼” deep. Peppers germinate best in warm soil, so gentle bottom heat may be helpful until seedlings emerge. Wait to transplant outdoors until soil is warm. Sow indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost Plant 1/4" deep Germinates in 14 days Plant Rows 12-24" apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute based on supplier availability

Beautiful blooms adorn each plant.  They bloom at a wonderful time when other plants are not at their peak.  Freesias are very easy to plant and care for.  We provide some of the largest bulbs in the industry which means bigger blooms for you.  Bloom times differ depending if you are in Zones 9-11 or 3-8.   Freesias are a tropical plant that are hardy in USDA Zones 9-11 and grown as annuals in the rest of the United States. In the zones they are hardy (9-11) you get blooms in the cooler months and they go dormant in the hotter months.  They need around 110 days to bloom from planting, so if you are in Zones 3 & 4, you will need to start in pots for the best success, much like cannas. Characteristics 12-18" tall USDA Zones 9-11 (Hardy in these zones, lift and store in winter in other zones) Bloom Duration: 2-4 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 We ship Freesias all year. We recevie our stock typically in the fall but keep them chilled.  Key Planting Tips Plant in full sun with 2” deep with the pointed end up. Space 2" apart for densely packed displays.   

The Seed Savers Exchange - Listed by many companies earlier this century as Mexican Hybrids. Beautiful semi-double flowers with mahogany, orange, gold, cream, and many bi-colored blossoms. Very good for cutting. Resists mildew. AAS winner in 1952. Annual, 24-28" tall. Characteristics:  Open-Pollinated Annual plants grow to 12-18 inches tall Bright red and orange flowers Classic marigold scent Productive and excellent for garden borders 250 Seeds Instructions -Sow seeds outdoors 2 weeks before the last frost.  They prefer full sun and can do ok in partial shade especially in hot climates.  They like well-balanced slightly dry soil.  Sow 1/8" Deep Germination 4-10 days Thin 10-12" apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

lFall of 2025 Shipping - Our Jumbo Size Ranunculus 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 Rainbow Mix of blooms: All Solid Colors 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.