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Top Brass Peony - White and yellow blossoms on sturdy stems for beautiful arrangements, Blossom are bomb form. The outer petals can start off pink and will change to pink. Check out all of our peonies - Peonies (fireflyfarmandmercantile.com) Bomb form Blossoms that are white and yellow centers. 24-36" tall Blooms later than most peonies Peonies are safe from deer and rabbits. USDA Zones 3-8 Slighly Fragrant Botanical Name: Paeonia lactiflora Origin: Carl Klehm, observed in 1968 3-5 Eye Rootstock - We try to only provide the largest rootstock for peonies for stronger roots that lead to better blooms. 2-3 eye roostock is the most common size offered and occassionally it is what we have to use, but 3-5 eyes per root is our goal. Eyes are the buds of the leaves and stems that will grow this season for you. Shipping - Ships first two weeks of May- All peonies are packed in spagnum moss or other media to ensure they make it to your garden in pristine condition. We do adjust for shipping charges as every year is slighly different in weights and sizes. We also ship the last 2 weeks of September as well. Planting Care - Bare roots should be kept cool and in the dark until ready to plant. Peonies do not like to be planted deep and eyes should be kept no deeper than 1" below the soil surface. When possible, it is a great idea to mound your peonies above your existing garden grade to accommodate mulch. Plant no deeper than 1-2". The roots will quickly develop and anchor into the ground. Full Sun or Partial Sun is best Prefers loamy soil, can be planted in sandy or clay soils with compost amendments Give them room to grow as they don't like to be moved once established Some blooms may occur first year when planting in the spring, fall planted peonies will yield spring blooms most of the time

Top Brass Peony - White and yellow blossoms on sturdy stems for beautiful arrangements,  Blossom are bomb form. The outer petals can start off pink and will change to pink. 
Check out all of our peonies - <a href="https://fireflyfarmandmercantile.com/collections/peonies" data-mce-fragment="1">Peonies (fireflyfarmandmercantile.com)</a>
<ul>
<li>Bomb form Blossoms that are white and yellow centers. </li>
<li>24-36" tall</li>
<li>Blooms later than most peonies</li>
<li>Peonies are safe from deer and rabbits. </li>
<li>USDA Zones 3-8</li>
<li>Slighly Fragrant</li>
</ul>
Botanical Name: Paeonia lactiflora
Origin: Carl Klehm, observed in 1968
3-5 Eye Rootstock - We try to only provide the largest rootstock for peonies for stronger roots that lead to better blooms.  2-3 eye roostock is the most common size offered and occassionally it is what we have to use, but 3-5 eyes per root is our goal. Eyes are the buds of the leaves and stems that will grow this season for you. 
Shipping - Ships first two weeks of May- All peonies are packed in spagnum moss or other media to ensure they make it to your garden in pristine condition. We do adjust for shipping charges as every year is slighly different in weights and sizes. We also ship the last 2 weeks of September as well. 
Planting Care - Bare roots should be kept cool and in the dark until ready to plant.  Peonies do not like to be planted deep and eyes should be kept no deeper than 1" below the soil surface. When possible, it is a great idea to mound your peonies above your existing garden grade to accommodate mulch.  Plant no deeper than 1-2". The roots will quickly develop and anchor into the ground. 
<ul>
<li>Full Sun or Partial Sun is best</li>
<li>Prefers loamy soil, can be planted in sandy or clay soils with compost amendments</li>
<li>Give them room to grow as they don't like to be moved once established</li>
<li>Some blooms may occur first year when planting in the spring, fall planted peonies will yield spring blooms most of the time</li>
</ul>

Top Brass - Peony, 1968 origin, Illinois origin, lactiflora

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This is perhaps the sweetest lettuce available. The heads hold their form well into summer's heat. Their deep red leaves are slighly smaller than other butterhead lettuces. This is our first time growing it here at Firefly Farm & Mercantile. Characteristics: Organic, non-GMO, and open-pollinated Heat tolerant .5g or ~400 seeds Instructions - Choose cool, well-drained, loose soil with pH 6.2-6.8. Lettuce is sensitive to low pH. Lettuce can be seeded in the spring as soon as the soil can be worked. Days to maturity are from direct seeding in spring conditions. Seeding Depth: 1/8”, seeds require a minimum amount of light for germination. Plant Spacing: Babyleaf – continuous band. Full size – 8-12” Row Spacing: Babyleaf - ¾” between bands, 16 rows/36” bed. Full size - 12-18” or 3 rows/36” bed, 5’ centers. Harvest & Storage - Cut lettuce holds best when harvested in the morning and cooled rapidly. For salad mix or baby leaf production, harvest individual leaves when they reach the desired size or cut evenly across the bed making sure to stay above the growing tip. For a continuous harvest, sow lettuce every 3 weeks. Store just above freezing temperatures with 98% humidity. Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

This is perhaps the sweetest lettuce available. The heads hold their form well into summer's heat. Their deep red leaves are slighly smaller than other butterhead lettuces. This is our first time growing it here at Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile. 
Characteristics:  
<ul>
<li>Organic, non-GMO, and open-pollinated </li>
<li>Heat tolerant  
</li>
<li>.5g or ~400 seeds</li>
</ul>
Instructions - <meta charset="utf-8">Choose cool, well-drained, loose soil with pH 6.2-6.8. Lettuce is sensitive to low pH. Lettuce can be seeded in the spring as soon as the soil can be worked. Days to maturity are from direct seeding in spring conditions. 
<ul>
<li>Seeding Depth: <meta charset="utf-8"> 1/8”, seeds require a minimum amount of light for germination.
</li>
<li>Plant Spacing: <meta charset="utf-8"> Babyleaf – continuous band. Full size – 8-12”
</li>
<li>Row Spacing: <meta charset="utf-8"> Babyleaf - ¾” between bands, 16 rows/36” bed. Full size - 12-18” or 3 rows/36” bed, 5’ centers.
</li>
</ul>
Harvest &amp; Storage - <meta charset="utf-8">Cut lettuce holds best when harvested in the morning and cooled rapidly.  For salad mix or baby leaf production, harvest individual leaves when they reach the desired size or cut evenly across the bed making sure to stay above the growing tip.  For a continuous harvest, sow lettuce every 3 weeks. <meta charset="utf-8">Store just above freezing temperatures with 98% humidity.
 
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

Sweet Valentine Butterhead Lettuce, Organic

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🥗 Tom Thumb Bibb Lettuce (Lactuca sativa) The Iconic "Tennis Ball" Heirloom for Small Spaces Experience the charm and flavor of one of the oldest American lettuces with Tom Thumb. True to its name, this petite Butterhead (Bibb) variety produces compact, miniature heads that are roughly the size of a tennis ball—about 4 to 5 inches across. Known for its succulent, buttery texture and a sweet, crisp heart, Tom Thumb is the ultimate "single-serving" lettuce. Whether you are an urban gardener with limited space or a gourmet chef looking for the perfect individual salad head, this heirloom treasure is a garden essential. 📜 Historical Heritage: America’s Oldest Survivor Tom Thumb is not just a garden plant; it is a living piece of horticultural history. It is widely considered the oldest American lettuce variety still in commercial production today. While its exact origins are shrouded in 18th-century mystery, it was officially documented and popularized in the 1850s. By the 1860s, it was a staple in the famous seed catalogs of the era, prized by Victorian gardeners who valued "fancy" vegetables that could be grown in small "cloches" or cold frames. Its diminutive size made it a sensation because it allowed for a high-density harvest long before the concept of "square-foot gardening" existed. To plant Tom Thumb is to grow the same sweet, crunchy heads that have graced American dinner tables for over 170 years. ✨ Product Highlights The Ultimate Space-Saver: Its tiny footprint makes it the premier choice for window boxes, patio containers, and urban raised beds. Gourmet "Single-Serving" Heads: Each head is perfectly sized to serve one person, making for a professional and elegant plate presentation. Buttery & Sweet: Features a creamy, melt-in-your-mouth texture with a compact, blanched heart that is never bitter. Surprising Resilience: Despite its delicate appearance, Tom Thumb is remarkably heat-tolerant for a butterhead lettuce and resists bolting better than many larger varieties. Fast to Mature: One of the quickest "heading" lettuces you can grow, going from seed to harvest in as little as 50 days. 🛠️ Quick Growth Profile Feature Specifications Type Heirloom Butterhead / Bibb Days to Maturity 50–60 Days Size 4 to 5 inches (Tennis ball size) Sun Requirement Full Sun to Partial Shade Growth Habit Very Compact, Mounding Texture Buttery, Crisp Heart 🌱 How to Grow Tom Thumb Bibb Lettuce 1. Sowing the Seeds (Light is Essential):Lettuce seeds require light to trigger germination. When: Sow in early spring as soon as the soil can be worked. For a fall harvest, sow again 6–8 weeks before the first frost. Depth: Surface sow or cover very lightly with 1/8 inch of soil. Germination: Expect sprouts in 7–14 days. 2. The Best Spot:Tom Thumb loves rich, moist soil with plenty of organic matter. Because of its small size, it is prone to drying out faster than larger plants; ensure it is planted in a spot with excellent drainage but consistent moisture. 3. Maintenance for the "Perfect Head": Spacing: This is the magic of Tom Thumb! You can space plants as close as 6 inches apart. Watering: Water at the base of the plant. Butterhead lettuces can trap moisture in their tightly folded leaves, so avoid overhead watering to prevent rot. Container Gardening: Use a high-quality potting mix. You can easily grow 3 to 4 heads in a standard 12-inch patio pot. 🍴 Culinary Inspiration: The Whole-Head Salad For a stunning dinner party presentation, serve the heads of Tom Thumb whole. Slice a small amount off the bottom of the stem so the head stands upright on a plate. Gently pull back the outer leaves to resemble a blooming flower, and drizzle with a light lemon-shallot vinaigrette. Garden Tip: If you are growing in a hot climate, give Tom Thumb a bit of afternoon shade. The cooler you can keep the roots, the sweeter and more buttery those "tennis ball" heads will be! 🥗🧺✨

<h2 data-line="0" id="🥗 Tom Thumb Bibb Lettuce (Lactuca sativa)">🥗 Tom Thumb Bibb Lettuce (Lactuca sativa)</h2>
The Iconic "Tennis Ball" Heirloom for Small Spaces
Experience the charm and flavor of one of the oldest American lettuces with Tom Thumb. True to its name, this petite Butterhead (Bibb) variety produces compact, miniature heads that are roughly the size of a tennis ball—about 4 to 5 inches across. Known for its succulent, buttery texture and a sweet, crisp heart, Tom Thumb is the ultimate "single-serving" lettuce. Whether you are an urban gardener with limited space or a gourmet chef looking for the perfect individual salad head, this heirloom treasure is a garden essential.
<hr data-line="5">
<h3 data-line="7" id="📜 Historical Heritage: America’s Oldest Survivor">📜 Historical Heritage: America’s Oldest Survivor</h3>
Tom Thumb is not just a garden plant; it is a living piece of horticultural history. It is widely considered the oldest American lettuce variety still in commercial production today.
While its exact origins are shrouded in 18th-century mystery, it was officially documented and popularized in the 1850s. By the 1860s, it was a staple in the famous seed catalogs of the era, prized by Victorian gardeners who valued "fancy" vegetables that could be grown in small "cloches" or cold frames. Its diminutive size made it a sensation because it allowed for a high-density harvest long before the concept of "square-foot gardening" existed. To plant Tom Thumb is to grow the same sweet, crunchy heads that have graced American dinner tables for over 170 years.
<hr data-line="12">
<h3 data-line="14" id="✨ Product Highlights">✨ Product Highlights</h3>
<ul data-line="15">
<li data-line="15">
The Ultimate Space-Saver: Its tiny footprint makes it the premier choice for window boxes, patio containers, and urban raised beds.
</li>
<li data-line="16">
Gourmet "Single-Serving" Heads: Each head is perfectly sized to serve one person, making for a professional and elegant plate presentation.</li>
<li data-line="17">
Buttery &amp; Sweet: Features a creamy, melt-in-your-mouth texture with a compact, blanched heart that is never bitter.</li>
<li data-line="18">
Surprising Resilience: Despite its delicate appearance, Tom Thumb is remarkably heat-tolerant for a butterhead lettuce and resists bolting better than many larger varieties.</li>
<li data-line="19">
Fast to Mature: One of the quickest "heading" lettuces you can grow, going from seed to harvest in as little as 50 days.</li>
</ul>
<hr data-line="21">
<h3 data-line="23" id="🛠️ Quick Growth Profile">🛠️ Quick Growth Profile</h3>
<table data-line="24">
<thead data-line="24">
<tr data-line="24">
<th>Feature</th>
<th>Specifications</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody data-line="26">
<tr data-line="26">
<td>Type</td>
<td>Heirloom Butterhead / Bibb</td>
</tr>
<tr data-line="27">
<td>Days to Maturity</td>
<td>50–60 Days</td>
</tr>
<tr data-line="28">
<td>Size</td>
<td>4 to 5 inches (Tennis ball size)</td>
</tr>
<tr data-line="29">
<td>Sun Requirement</td>
<td>Full Sun to Partial Shade</td>
</tr>
<tr data-line="30">
<td>Growth Habit</td>
<td>Very Compact, Mounding</td>
</tr>
<tr data-line="31">
<td>Texture</td>
<td>Buttery, Crisp Heart</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<hr data-line="33">
<h3 data-line="35" id="🌱 How to Grow Tom Thumb Bibb Lettuce">🌱 How to Grow Tom Thumb Bibb Lettuce</h3>
1. Sowing the Seeds (Light is Essential): Lettuce seeds require light to trigger germination.
<ul data-line="39">
<li data-line="39">
When: Sow in early spring as soon as the soil can be worked. For a fall harvest, sow again 6–8 weeks before the first frost.</li>
<li data-line="40">
Depth: Surface sow or cover very lightly with 1/8 inch of soil.</li>
<li data-line="41">
Germination: Expect sprouts in 7–14 days.</li>
</ul>
2. The Best Spot: Tom Thumb loves rich, moist soil with plenty of organic matter. Because of its small size, it is prone to drying out faster than larger plants; ensure it is planted in a spot with excellent drainage but consistent moisture.
3. Maintenance for the "Perfect Head":
<ul data-line="47">
<li data-line="47">
Spacing: This is the magic of Tom Thumb! You can space plants as close as 6 inches apart.</li>
<li data-line="48">
Watering: Water at the base of the plant. Butterhead lettuces can trap moisture in their tightly folded leaves, so avoid overhead watering to prevent rot.</li>
<li data-line="49">
Container Gardening: Use a high-quality potting mix. You can easily grow 3 to 4 heads in a standard 12-inch patio pot.</li>
</ul>
<hr data-line="51">
<h3 data-line="53" id="🍴 Culinary Inspiration: The Whole-Head Salad">🍴 Culinary Inspiration: The Whole-Head Salad</h3>
For a stunning dinner party presentation, serve the heads of Tom Thumb whole. Slice a small amount off the bottom of the stem so the head stands upright on a plate. Gently pull back the outer leaves to resemble a blooming flower, and drizzle with a light lemon-shallot vinaigrette.
<blockquote data-line="56">
Garden Tip: If you are growing in a hot climate, give Tom Thumb a bit of afternoon shade. The cooler you can keep the roots, the sweeter and more buttery those "tennis ball" heads will be! 🥗🧺✨
</blockquote>

Tom Thumb Bibb Lettuce (Butterhead), pre-1850 Heirloom, Organic options available

Southern Exposure Seed Exchange - ~400-500 Organic Seeds

Firefly Farm Minipack - 125 Seeds

White Prairie Clover - A less frequent flowering clover but no less hardy. It adds diversity to your landscape and wildlife plantings. It is adapatable to many soil types and is commonly used in prairie restoration and wildlife plantings. It blooms non stop from mid summer to fall. Botanical Name: Dalea candida Characteristics: Perennial Hardy to zone 3 Plant heigh is 1-3' tall White blossoms mid-summer through fall Nitrogen Fixing Plant to improve soil health 250 seeds per packet Instructions - Easy to grow when direct-seeded into a weed-free seedbed in mid-spring to early summer. Very drought tolerant once established. Alternative is to grow indoors. Start Indoors: In Early Spring Germination: 10-20 Days Plant Outdoors: 12” Apart Light: Full Sun Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

White Prairie Clover - A less frequent flowering clover but no less hardy. It adds diversity to your landscape and wildlife plantings. It is adapatable to many soil types and is commonly used in prairie restoration and wildlife plantings.  It blooms non stop from mid summer to fall.  
Botanical Name: Dalea candida
Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>Perennial</li>
<li>Hardy to zone 3</li>
<li>Plant heigh is 1-3' tall</li>
<li>White blossoms mid-summer through fall</li>
<li>Nitrogen Fixing Plant to improve soil health 
</li>
<li>250 seeds per packet </li>
</ul>
Instructions - Easy to grow when direct-seeded into a weed-free seedbed in mid-spring to early summer. Very drought tolerant once established.
Alternative is to grow indoors. 
<ul>
<li>Start Indoors: In Early Spring</li>
<li>Germination: 10-20 Days</li>
<li>Plant Outdoors: 12” Apart</li>
<li>
Light: Full Sun </li>
</ul>
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

White Prairie Clover

Firefly Farm 1 gram or ~650 seeds

Firefly Farm 1 oz or ~18,000 Seeds

Showy Milkweed is a long lived perennial that is an important host plant for monarchs, and a rich nectar source for many pollintors. Showy Milkweed forms large and dense patches as the it spreads by seed and roots. It is an excellent plant ofr prairies, areas where you want to help wildlife with minimal upkeep. This is native to the central and western United States. USDA Zones 3-8. grows to 2-4' Botanical name: Asclepias speciosa Characteristics: Perennial and hardy to zone 3 Plants grow to 4' tall Prefers well-drained loams, wet areas and rain gardens Blooms in June and July Preferred food source of Monarch caterpillars .9g or ~90 Seeds per packet Instructions - Sow seeds indoors in flats 1/4" deep, moisten the soil, cover with plastic, and refrigerate for 10 days. Thereafter, provide light and 50-75°F. This moist stratification is not absolutely necessary but will help to increase germination. Start Indoors - 8-10 weeks before the last frost Sow 1/4" deep Germination 10-15 days Plant 12-24" apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

Showy Milkweed is a long lived perennial that is an important host plant for monarchs, and a rich nectar source for many pollintors. Showy Milkweed forms large and dense patches as the it spreads by seed and roots. It is an excellent plant ofr prairies, areas where you want to help wildlife with minimal upkeep. This is native to the central and western United States.  USDA Zones 3-8. grows to 2-4'
 Botanical name: Asclepias speciosa
Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>Perennial and hardy to zone 3</li>
<li>Plants grow to 4' tall</li>
<li>Prefers well-drained loams, wet areas and rain gardens</li>
<li>Blooms in June and July</li>
<li>Preferred food source of Monarch caterpillars</li>
<li>.9g or ~90 Seeds per packet </li>
</ul>
Instructions - Sow seeds indoors in flats 1/4" deep, moisten the soil, cover with plastic, and refrigerate for 10 days. Thereafter, provide light and 50-75°F. This moist stratification is not absolutely necessary but will help to increase germination. 
<ul>
<li>Start Indoors - 8-10 weeks before the last frost</li>
<li>Sow 1/4" deep</li>
<li>Germination 10-15 days</li>
<li>Plant 12-24" apart</li>
</ul>
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

Showy Milkweed - Prairie Native

Packet - .9g or ~90 Seeds

1/8 oz or 350 Seeds

Blue Vervain is a wonderful native that thrives in moist settings, woodland edges, prairies with rich and moist loam or in most gardens. It is often used in rain gardens, retention areas, waterland restorations, banks of streams, creeks or ponds. Blue Vervain is a bienniel that easily reseeds every year. It is a medicinial sought after by herbalists. Wildlife such as birds, butterflies and bees are attracted to it while deer do not bother it much. It is native to much of the United States. USDA Zones 3-8. grows to 2-4' Botanical name: Verbena Hostata Characteristics: Perennial and hardy to zone 3 Plants grow to 4' tall Prefersmost and rich soils Blooms in July through September 1/4 gram, ~500 seeds per packet Instructions - Sow seeds indoors in flats 1/4" deep, moisten the soil, cover with plastic, and refrigerate for 30 days. Thereafter, provide light and 50-75°F. This moist stratification is not absolutely necessary but will help to increase germination. Alternatively sow before frosts end in late winter or early spring, or sow in late fall. Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

Blue Vervain is a wonderful native that thrives in moist settings, woodland edges, prairies with rich and moist loam or in most gardens. It is often used in rain gardens, retention areas, waterland restorations, banks of streams, creeks or ponds. Blue Vervain is a bienniel that easily reseeds every year.  It is a medicinial sought after by herbalists. Wildlife such as birds, butterflies and bees are attracted to it while deer do not bother it much. It is native to much of the United States.  USDA Zones 3-8. grows to 2-4'
 Botanical name: Verbena Hostata
Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>Perennial and hardy to zone 3</li>
<li>Plants grow to 4' tall</li>
<li>Prefersmost and rich soils</li>
<li>Blooms in July through September </li>
<li>1/4 gram, ~500 seeds per packet </li>
</ul>
Instructions - Sow seeds indoors in flats 1/4" deep, moisten the soil, cover with plastic, and refrigerate for 30 days. Thereafter, provide light and 50-75°F. This moist stratification is not absolutely necessary but will help to increase germination.  Alternatively sow before frosts end in late winter or early spring, or sow in late fall.  
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

Blue Vervain - Native

Packet - 1/4g or ~500 Seeds

2g or ~4000

Hoary Vervain is a beautiful native that thrives in woodland edges, prairies with rich and loam or in most gardens. Hoary Vervain is a perennial that reseeds itself as it is short-lived and lives for four or five years. This is the host plant for the Common Buckeye Butterfly. Wildlife such as birds, butterflies and bees are attracted to it while deer do not bother it much. It is native to much of the United States. USDA Zones 4-8. grows to 2-4' Botanical name: Verbena Stricta Characteristics: Perennial and hardy to zone 4 Plants grow to 4' tall Prefersmost and rich soils Blooms in July through September Host plant for Common Buckeye Butterfly 1/2 gram, ~500 eeds per packet Instructions - Sow seeds indoors in flats 1/4" deep, moisten the soil, cover with plastic, and refrigerate for 30 days. Thereafter, provide light and 50-75°F. This moist stratification is not absolutely necessary but will help to increase germination. Alternatively sow before frosts end in late winter or early spring, or sow in late fall. Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

Hoary Vervain is a beautiful native that thrives in woodland edges, prairies with rich and loam or in most gardens.  Hoary Vervain is a perennial that reseeds itself as it is short-lived and lives for four or five years.  This is the host plant for the Common Buckeye Butterfly. Wildlife such as birds, butterflies and bees are attracted to it while deer do not bother it much. It is native to much of the United States.  USDA Zones 4-8. grows to 2-4'
 Botanical name: Verbena Stricta
Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>Perennial and hardy to zone 4</li>
<li>Plants grow to 4' tall</li>
<li>Prefersmost and rich soils</li>
<li>Blooms in July through September </li>
<li>Host plant for Common Buckeye Butterfly</li>
<li>1/2 gram, ~500 eeds per packet </li>
</ul>
Instructions - Sow seeds indoors in flats 1/4" deep, moisten the soil, cover with plastic, and refrigerate for 30 days. Thereafter, provide light and 50-75°F. This moist stratification is not absolutely necessary but will help to increase germination.  Alternatively sow before frosts end in late winter or early spring, or sow in late fall.  
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

Hoary Vervain - Native

Packet - 1/2g or ~500 Seeds

Yellow Lupine is a California native that is found in meadows prairies, and woodlands below 2,000 feet across the entire state. It is an annual and gardeners enjoy that it blooms in the first year of planting. Then is reseeds itself for blooms the following year. Hummingbirds and butterflies love this plant. This is a must have for any gardener in California and is one of the easier lupines to raise. Simply harvest to sow seeds where you'd like each year. Botanical Names: ﻿ Lupinus microcarpus var. densiflorus Characteristics: Annual, self-seeding Plants grow to 2-3 feet tall Spires of bright yellow flowers Prefers full sun, rich loam is best that drains well 1 gram or ~40 Seeds per packet Instructions - Sow directly in garden in early spring. No cold stratification is needed as yellow lupine is an annual. Sow 1/4" deep Germination 14-25 days Thin 12-15" apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of availability

Yellow Lupine is a California native that is found in meadows prairies, and woodlands below 2,000 feet across the entire state. It is an annual and gardeners enjoy that it blooms in the first year of planting. Then is reseeds itself for blooms the following year. Hummingbirds and butterflies love this plant.  This is a must have for any gardener in California and is one of the easier lupines to raise. Simply harvest to sow seeds where you'd like each year. 
Botanical Names: ﻿ Lupinus microcarpus var. densiflorus
Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>Annual, self-seeding</li>
<li>Plants grow to 2-3 feet tall</li>
<li>Spires of bright yellow flowers</li>
<li>Prefers full sun, rich loam is best that drains well</li>
<li>1 gram or ~40 Seeds per packet </li>
</ul>
Instructions - Sow directly in garden in early spring. No cold stratification is needed as yellow lupine is an annual. 
<ul>
<li> Sow 1/4" deep</li>
<li>Germination 14-25 days</li>
<li>Thin 12-15" apart</li>
</ul>
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of availability

Yellow Lupine - California Native

Arroyo Lupine is a California native that is found from Southern California to just north of San Franciso. It is an annual blooms the first year from seed. Pair with yellow lupine for lovely contrasting native blooms. It reseeds itself for blooms the following year. Hummingbirds and butterflies love this plant. Gardeners love the east drough tolerant nature of this plant. Simply harvest to sow seeds where you'd like each year. Botanical Names: Lupinus succulentus Characteristics: Annual, self-seeding Plants grow to 2-4 feet tall Vibrant pastels of purple blooms Prefers full sun, rich loam is best that drains well 1 gram or ~32 Seeds per packet Instructions - Sow directly in garden in early spring. No cold stratification is needed as Arroyo lupine is an annual. Sow 1/4" deep Germination 14-25 days Thin 12-15" apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of availability

Arroyo Lupine is a California native that is found from Southern California to just north of San Franciso. It is an annual blooms the first year from seed. Pair with yellow lupine for lovely contrasting native blooms. It reseeds itself for blooms the following year. Hummingbirds and butterflies love this plant.  Gardeners love the east drough tolerant nature of this plant. Simply harvest to sow seeds where you'd like each year. 
Botanical Names: Lupinus succulentus
Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>Annual, self-seeding</li>
<li>Plants grow to 2-4 feet tall</li>
<li>Vibrant pastels of purple blooms 
</li>
<li>Prefers full sun, rich loam is best that drains well</li>
<li>1 gram or ~32 Seeds per packet </li>
</ul>
Instructions - Sow directly in garden in early spring. No cold stratification is needed as Arroyo lupine is an annual. 
<ul>
<li> Sow 1/4" deep</li>
<li>Germination 14-25 days</li>
<li>Thin 12-15" apart</li>
</ul>
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of availability

Arroyo Lupine - California Native

Narrow-leaf Coneflower - This coneflower is a powerhouse herb and flower used by Native Americans. Of all the echinaceas, this one was used the most extensively and had the most northern of ranges extending into the Dakotas and throughout most of the Midwest and Central Plains. They all love well drained soil but Narrow-leaf Coneflower is probably the variety that thrives in drier conditions. It is beloved by beneficials and this variety is used most medicinally. Will tolerate clay soils. Plants reach 3-4' tall. Perennial. Hardy to zone 4. It is also known as Blacksamson echinacea as well. It is a host plant for the Ottoe's Skipper which is a threatened speccies. Botanical Name: Echinacea angustifolia Characteristics: Perennial and hardy to zone 4 One of the very best for attracting butterflies and birds Plants grow to 3-4 feet tall Light purple flowers with very narrow petals. Tolerates clay soils 1/4 gram or ~50 Seeds per packet Instructions - Narrowleaf Coneflower requires cold and moist stratification for a really good germination rate. Simply sow the seeds 2-3 months before the last frost or you can mimic the stratification process but sowing the seeds in soil or sand, water and cover to prevent the media from drying out. It requires 3 months in the cold. Once sprouts start to grow you can then transplant outside if the harsh frosts are gone or in larger pots. Alternatively Start Indoors - 8-10 weeks before the last frost. Sow 1/2" deep Germination 10-20days Thin 18-24" apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of availability

Narrow-leaf Coneflower - This coneflower is a powerhouse herb and flower used by Native Americans. Of all the echinaceas, this one was used the most extensively and had the most northern of ranges extending into the Dakotas and throughout most of the Midwest and Central Plains. They all love well drained soil but Narrow-leaf Coneflower is probably the variety that thrives in drier conditions.  It is beloved by beneficials and this variety is used most medicinally. Will tolerate clay soils. Plants reach 3-4' tall. Perennial. Hardy to zone 4. It is also known as Blacksamson echinacea as well. It is a host plant for the Ottoe's Skipper which is a threatened speccies. 
Botanical Name: Echinacea angustifolia 
Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>Perennial and hardy to zone 4</li>
<li>One of the very best for attracting butterflies and birds</li>
<li>Plants grow to 3-4 feet tall</li>
<li>Light purple flowers with very narrow petals. 
</li>
<li>Tolerates clay soils</li>
<li>1/4 gram or ~50 Seeds per packet </li>
</ul>
Instructions - Narrowleaf Coneflower requires cold and moist stratification for a really good germination rate. Simply sow the seeds 2-3 months before the last frost or you can mimic the stratification process but sowing the seeds in soil or sand, water and cover to prevent the media from drying out.  It requires 3 months in the cold. Once sprouts start to grow you can then transplant outside if the harsh frosts are gone or in larger pots. 
Alternatively
<ul>
<li>Start Indoors - 8-10 weeks before the last frost.</li>
<li>Sow 1/2" deep</li>
<li>Germination 10-20days</li>
<li>Thin 18-24" apart</li>
</ul>
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of availability

Narrow-leaf Coneflower - Prairie Native, Echinacea angustifolia

Packet - 1/4 gram or ~50 seeds

1/4 oz or ~1600 Seeds

Pale Purple Coneflower - This is the most widespread of all the purple coneflowers with a range as far south as Georgia and Alabama, extending to the east, across the Midwest and to the Central Plains. It readily adapts to almost any soil as long as it is well drained. You can find it in clay, limerock, sand or loam. It is beloved by butterflies, birds and other pollinators. Plants reach 3-4' tall. Perennial. Hardy to zones 3-9 It is also known as Blacksamson echinacea as well. Botanical Name: Echinacea pallida Characteristics: Perennial and hardy to zone 4, most southern range of the purple coneflowers One of the very best for attracting butterflies and birds Plants grow to 2-4 feet tall Light purple flowers 1/2 gram or ~95 Seeds per packet Instructions - Pale Purple Coneflower requires cold and moist stratification for a really good germination rate. Simply sow the seeds 2-3 months before the last frost or you can mimic the stratification process but sowing the seeds in soil or sand, water and cover to prevent the media from drying out. It requires 1-2 months in the cold. Once sprouts start to grow you can then transplant outside if the harsh frosts are gone or in larger pots. Alternatively Start Indoors - 8-10 weeks before the last frost. Sow 1/2" deep Germination 10-20days Thin 18-24" apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of availability

Pale Purple Coneflower - This is the most widespread of all the purple coneflowers with a range as far south as Georgia and Alabama, extending to the east, across the Midwest and to the Central Plains. It readily adapts to almost any soil as long as it is well drained. You can find it in clay, limerock, sand or loam.  It is beloved by butterflies, birds and other pollinators.  Plants reach 3-4' tall. Perennial. Hardy to zones 3-9 It is also known as Blacksamson echinacea as well. 
Botanical Name: Echinacea pallida
Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>Perennial and hardy to zone 4, most southern range of the purple coneflowers</li>
<li>One of the very best for attracting butterflies and birds</li>
<li>Plants grow to 2-4 feet tall</li>
<li>Light purple flowers</li>
<li>1/2 gram or ~95 Seeds per packet </li>
</ul>
Instructions - Pale Purple Coneflower requires cold and moist stratification for a really good germination rate. Simply sow the seeds 2-3 months before the last frost or you can mimic the stratification process but sowing the seeds in soil or sand, water and cover to prevent the media from drying out.  It requires 1-2 months in the cold. Once sprouts start to grow you can then transplant outside if the harsh frosts are gone or in larger pots. 
Alternatively
<ul>
<li>Start Indoors - 8-10 weeks before the last frost.</li>
<li>Sow 1/2" deep</li>
<li>Germination 10-20days</li>
<li>Thin 18-24" apart</li>
</ul>
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of availability

Pale Purple Coneflower - Prairie Native, Echinacea pallida

Packet - 1/2 gram or ~95seeds

1/4 oz or ~1200 Seeds

We offer this fabulous U.S. Native in various ways. It is a joy on our farm as it pops up in various places and is a buzz of activity with native bees, butterflies and praying mantises too! It has a wide native range, from Alberta to Arkansasa and across much of the central United States. It excels in xeriscapes, dry prairies, along roadsides and in general problem areas. It can create beautiful backdrops for you gardens as well as being the spotlight if you choose. It blooms continously all summer! We also offer this in bulk quantities or with packets that are a bit more modest in nature. Botanical Name: Ratibida columnifera Characteristics: Short-lived perennial that reseeds easily, sometimes biennial in nature Hardy to zone 3 Plants grow to 2-4 feet Coverage: 1 Packet will cover 50 sq ft densely 1 oz will cover 1,000 sq ft when planted by itself, 2,500 sq ft when planted in existing beds. Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors just before last frost. Can also be started indoors and set out as small plants. Plant in poor soil as rich soil will weaken stems. Alternatively Start Indoors - 8-10 weeks before the last frost. Sow 1/2" deep Germination 10-20days Thin 18-24" apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of availability

We offer this fabulous U.S. Native in various ways. It is a joy on our farm as it pops up in various places and is a buzz of activity with native bees, butterflies and praying mantises too! 
It has a wide native range, from Alberta to Arkansasa and across much of the central United States. It excels in xeriscapes, dry prairies, along roadsides and in general problem areas. It can create beautiful backdrops for you gardens as well as being the spotlight if you choose. It blooms continously all summer!  
We also offer this in bulk quantities or with packets that are a bit more modest in nature. 
Botanical Name: Ratibida columnifera
Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>Short-lived perennial that reseeds easily, sometimes biennial in nature 
</li>
<li>Hardy to zone 3</li>
<li>Plants grow to 2-4 feet</li>
</ul>
Coverage:
<ul>
<li>1 Packet will cover 50 sq ft densely</li>
<li>1 oz will cover 1,000 sq ft when planted by itself, 2,500 sq ft when planted in existing beds. </li>
</ul>
Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors just before last frost. Can also be started indoors and set out as small plants.  Plant in poor soil as rich soil will weaken stems.   
<ul>
<li>Alternatively Start Indoors - 8-10 weeks before the last frost.  </li>
<li>Sow 1/2" deep</li>
<li>Germination 10-20days</li>
<li>Thin 18-24" apart</li>
</ul>
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of availability

Prairie Coneflower - Prairie Native

Firefly Farm - 1/2th gram or ~ 500 Seeds

Firefly Farm - 1 oz

A stunning native in your wilflower gardens and deserves a place in even more refined garden spaces. Plant this beauty along your driveway to see endless blooms every time you come home. Its native range is the central US to the south central regions down to Texas. It excels in xeriscapes, dry prairies, along roadsides and in general problem areas. It can create beautiful backdrops for you gardens as well as being the spotlight if you choose. It blooms continously all summer! We also offer this in bulk quantities or with packets that are a bit more modest in nature. Botanical Name: Rudbeckia amplexicaulis Characteristics: Short-lived perennial that reseeds easily Award winning native as it creates dense blooms and will keep blooming when deadheaded Hardy to zone 3 Plants grow to18-30 inches tall Coverage: 1 Packet will cover 50 sq ft densely 1 oz will cover 1,000 sq ft when planted by itself, 2,500 sq ft when planted in existing beds. Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors just before last frost. Can also be started indoors and set out as small plants. Plant in poor soil as rich soil will weaken stems. Alternatively Start Indoors - 8-10 weeks before the last frost. Sow 1/2" deep Germination 10-20days Thin 18-24" apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of availability

A stunning native in your wilflower gardens and deserves a place in even more refined garden spaces. Plant this beauty along your driveway to see endless blooms every time you come home. 
Its native range is the central US to the south central regions down to Texas. It excels in xeriscapes, dry prairies, along roadsides and in general problem areas. It can create beautiful backdrops for you gardens as well as being the spotlight if you choose. It blooms continously all summer!  
We also offer this in bulk quantities or with packets that are a bit more modest in nature. 
Botanical Name: Rudbeckia amplexicaulis
Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>Short-lived perennial that reseeds easily 
</li>
<li>Award winning native as it creates dense blooms and will keep blooming when deadheaded</li>
<li>Hardy to zone 3</li>
<li>Plants grow to18-30 inches tall</li>
</ul>
Coverage: 
<ul>
<li>1 Packet will cover 50 sq ft densely</li>
<li>1 oz will cover 1,000 sq ft when planted by itself, 2,500 sq ft when planted in existing beds. </li>
</ul>
Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors just before last frost. Can also be started indoors and set out as small plants.  Plant in poor soil as rich soil will weaken stems.   
<ul>
<li>Alternatively Start Indoors - 8-10 weeks before the last frost.  </li>
<li>Sow 1/2" deep</li>
<li>Germination 10-20days</li>
<li>Thin 18-24" apart</li>
</ul>
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of availability

Clasping Coneflower - Prairie Native

Firefly Farm - 1/2 gram or ~ 650 Seeds

Firefly Farm & Mercantile -Our local customers have asked for really cool pumpkins so we brought this one in bulk and offer it. The pumpkins are gorgeous to use for decor and equally delicious. The pumpkins will ripen while in storage. The fruit will turn chesnut. They are eaten raw, cooked, roasted and any other way you can think of will be delicious. Characteristics: 100 Days from seeding to harvest 3-5 lb fruit Vining habit Packet is 2.5g or 30 seeds Instructions - Pumpkins grow best in fertile, well-drained soil, with a slighlty acidic pH. Plant 1/2-1" deep 3-5 seeds per 6' hill or plant 2 seeds every 3' in rows Harvest & Storage - Harvest by cutting the stem near the vine or at least 2-3” from the fruit. Too many days of sun on fruits after maturity will bleach handles and cause sunscald on the fruit. A short or broken stem can lead to rot. Cure after harvest by keeping in a warm, dry location for a few days then store at 50-55°F with 55-75% relative humidity and good air circulation. Delicata and acorn squash do not need curing, but will not store as long as other varieties. Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile -Our local customers have asked for really cool pumpkins so we brought this one in bulk and offer it. The pumpkins are gorgeous to use for decor and equally delicious. The pumpkins will ripen while in storage. The fruit will turn chesnut.  They are eaten raw, cooked, roasted and any other way you can think of will be delicious. 
Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>100 Days from seeding to harvest</li>
<li>3-5 lb fruit </li>
<li>Vining habit </li>
<li>Packet is 2.5g or 30 seeds</li>
</ul>
Instructions - Pumpkins grow best in fertile, well-drained soil, with a slighlty acidic pH. 
<ul>
<li>
Plant 1/2-1" deep 
</li>
<li>3-5 seeds per 6' hill or plant 2 seeds every 3' in rows</li>
</ul>
<ul></ul>
Harvest &amp; Storage - 
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Harvest by cutting the stem near the vine or at least 2-3” from the fruit. Too many days of sun on fruits after maturity will bleach handles and cause sunscald on the fruit. 
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A short or broken stem can lead to rot. Cure after harvest by keeping in a warm, dry location for a few days then store at 50-55°F with 55-75% relative humidity and good air circulation.  Delicata and acorn squash do not need curing, but will not store as long as other varieties.  
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

Black Futsu Pumpkin, Seed from High Mowing Organic Seeds, Japanese Heirloom

Packet (2.5g or 30 Seeds)

1/2 oz Seeds

1 oz Seeds

Long Pie Pumpkin: The "Look-Alike" Legend of New England 🎃🥧 Don't let its appearance fool you! The Long Pie Pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo) is widely considered by heirloom enthusiasts and pastry chefs to be the finest pie pumpkin in existence. While it looks more like an oversized zucchini or a stray garden marrow, its incredibly smooth, stringless flesh and rich flavor make it the undisputed king of the autumn kitchen. Summary & Key Characteristics Appearance: Distinctive elongated, cylindrical shape (resembling a large, bloated zucchini). It grows 12–18 inches long and weighs between 5–8 lbs. Unique Ripening: Harvest these pumpkins while they are still solid dark green with a small orange spot where they touched the ground. They magically turn a brilliant, glowing orange while in storage! Culinary Profile: The flesh is remarkably vivid orange, dry, and completely fiber-free. When pureed, it is naturally thick and buttery, requiring much less "cooking down" than standard round pumpkins. Plant Habits: Vigorous, sprawling vines that produce 2–4 fruits per plant. It is a highly productive variety that stands up well to shorter northern growing seasons. Why Grow It?: It is the "secret weapon" of professional bakers. If you want a pie with a velvet texture and deep, complex sweetness, this is the only pumpkin you'll ever need. Origin and Historical Details The Long Pie Pumpkin is a true "maritime" heirloom with a history rooted in the rugged coastal communities of the Northeastern United States and Atlantic Canada. Historical Documentation: The Native Connection: It is believed to have originated with the Abenaki people of the Northeast, who grew similar "cylindrical squash" for centuries before European arrival. Nantucket Origins: It was famously brought to the island of Nantucket, Massachusetts, in the early 1830s via a whaling ship. For over a century, it was known locally as the "Nantucket Pie Pumpkin" or "St. George Pumpkin." Catalog History: It was formally introduced to the commercial seed trade in the 1880s, notably appearing in Burpee’s 1888 Farm Annual. The Burpee Connection: W. Atlee Burpee himself praised it, though it nearly went extinct in the mid-20th century. It was saved and reintroduced to the modern market by legendary seed saver John Withee, who received the seeds from a neighbor in Maine. Today, it is a flagship variety for the "Slow Food" movement in New England, preserved for its superior culinary heritage. How to Grow Long Pie Pumpkins This variety is a "heavy feeder" and loves a warm, sunny spot with plenty of room to roam. 1. Starting Seeds Timing: Direct sow after all danger of frost has passed and soil is at least 70°F. In northern zones, start indoors 3 weeks early in large peat pots (be careful with roots!). Depth: Plant 1 inch deep in "hills" (mounds) of compost-rich soil. Spacing: Space hills 6–8 feet apart to accommodate the long, vigorous vines. 2. Site & Soil Requirements Sunlight: Full sun (8–10 hours daily). Soil: Rich, fertile, well-drained soil with a pH of 6.0–6.8. Mix in a generous amount of aged manure or compost before planting. Moisture: Requires consistent deep watering at the base of the plant; avoid wetting the leaves to prevent powdery mildew. 3. Curing and Storage (The "Magic" Step) Harvesting: Cut from the vine in late September or early October while the fruit is still mostly green. Leave a 2-inch handle of stem attached. The Change: Bring the green pumpkins indoors to a cool, dark room. Over the next few weeks, they will slowly turn a deep, vibrant orange. Cooking Note: They are at their peak sugar content once they have turned completely orange in storage! Quick Growing Stats & Yields Feature Details Days to Maturity 90–100 Days Fruit Weight 5–8 lbs Flesh Texture Very Smooth, Non-fibrous Storage Life Excellent (3–5 months) Origin New England / Maritime Canada Baker's Tip: To make the best pumpkin puree of your life, roast the Long Pie halves face down at 350°F until soft. Scoop the flesh out and blend—no straining required! 🥧🍂

<h2 data-line="0" id='Long Pie Pumpkin: The "Look-Alike" Legend of New England 🎃🥧'>Long Pie Pumpkin: The "Look-Alike" Legend of New England 🎃🥧</h2>
Don't let its appearance fool you! The Long Pie Pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo) is widely considered by heirloom enthusiasts and pastry chefs to be the finest pie pumpkin in existence. While it looks more like an oversized zucchini or a stray garden marrow, its incredibly smooth, stringless flesh and rich flavor make it the undisputed king of the autumn kitchen.
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<h2 data-line="6" id="Summary &amp; Key Characteristics">Summary &amp; Key Characteristics</h2>
<ul data-line="8">
<li data-line="8">
Appearance: Distinctive elongated, cylindrical shape (resembling a large, bloated zucchini). It grows 12–18 inches long and weighs between 5–8 lbs.</li>
<li data-line="9">
Unique Ripening: Harvest these pumpkins while they are still solid dark green with a small orange spot where they touched the ground. They magically turn a brilliant, glowing orange while in storage!</li>
<li data-line="10">
Culinary Profile: The flesh is remarkably vivid orange, dry, and completely fiber-free. When pureed, it is naturally thick and buttery, requiring much less "cooking down" than standard round pumpkins.</li>
<li data-line="11">
Plant Habits: Vigorous, sprawling vines that produce 2–4 fruits per plant. It is a highly productive variety that stands up well to shorter northern growing seasons.</li>
<li data-line="12">
Why Grow It?: It is the "secret weapon" of professional bakers. If you want a pie with a velvet texture and deep, complex sweetness, this is the only pumpkin you'll ever need.</li>
</ul>
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<h2 data-line="16" id="Origin and Historical Details">Origin and Historical Details</h2>
The Long Pie Pumpkin is a true "maritime" heirloom with a history rooted in the rugged coastal communities of the Northeastern United States and Atlantic Canada.
<blockquote data-line="20">
Historical Documentation:
<ul data-line="21">
<li data-line="21">
The Native Connection: It is believed to have originated with the Abenaki people of the Northeast, who grew similar "cylindrical squash" for centuries before European arrival.</li>
<li data-line="22">
Nantucket Origins: It was famously brought to the island of Nantucket, Massachusetts, in the early 1830s via a whaling ship. For over a century, it was known locally as the "Nantucket Pie Pumpkin" or "St. George Pumpkin."</li>
<li data-line="23">
Catalog History: It was formally introduced to the commercial seed trade in the 1880s, notably appearing in Burpee’s 1888 Farm Annual.</li>
<li data-line="24">
The Burpee Connection: W. Atlee Burpee himself praised it, though it nearly went extinct in the mid-20th century. It was saved and reintroduced to the modern market by legendary seed saver John Withee, who received the seeds from a neighbor in Maine.</li>
</ul>
</blockquote>
Today, it is a flagship variety for the "Slow Food" movement in New England, preserved for its superior culinary heritage.
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<h2 data-line="30" id="How to Grow Long Pie Pumpkins">How to Grow Long Pie Pumpkins</h2>
This variety is a "heavy feeder" and loves a warm, sunny spot with plenty of room to roam.
<h3 data-line="34" id="1. Starting Seeds">1. Starting Seeds</h3>
<ul data-line="35">
<li data-line="35">
Timing: Direct sow after all danger of frost has passed and soil is at least 70°F. In northern zones, start indoors 3 weeks early in large peat pots (be careful with roots!).</li>
<li data-line="36">
Depth: Plant 1 inch deep in "hills" (mounds) of compost-rich soil.</li>
<li data-line="37">
Spacing: Space hills 6–8 feet apart to accommodate the long, vigorous vines.</li>
</ul>
<h3 data-line="39" id="2. Site &amp; Soil Requirements">2. Site &amp; Soil Requirements</h3>
<ul data-line="40">
<li data-line="40">
Sunlight: Full sun (8–10 hours daily).</li>
<li data-line="41">
Soil: Rich, fertile, well-drained soil with a pH of 6.0–6.8. Mix in a generous amount of aged manure or compost before planting.</li>
<li data-line="42">
Moisture: Requires consistent deep watering at the base of the plant; avoid wetting the leaves to prevent powdery mildew.</li>
</ul>
<h3 data-line="44" id='3. Curing and Storage (The "Magic" Step)'>3. Curing and Storage (The "Magic" Step)</h3>
<ul data-line="45">
<li data-line="45">
Harvesting: Cut from the vine in late September or early October while the fruit is still mostly green. Leave a 2-inch handle of stem attached.</li>
<li data-line="46">
The Change: Bring the green pumpkins indoors to a cool, dark room. Over the next few weeks, they will slowly turn a deep, vibrant orange.</li>
<li data-line="47">
Cooking Note: They are at their peak sugar content once they have turned completely orange in storage!</li>
</ul>
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<h2 data-line="51" id="Quick Growing Stats &amp; Yields">Quick Growing Stats &amp; Yields</h2>
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<thead data-line="53">
<tr data-line="53">
<th>Feature</th>
<th>Details</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody data-line="55">
<tr data-line="55">
<td>Days to Maturity</td>
<td>90–100 Days</td>
</tr>
<tr data-line="56">
<td>Fruit Weight</td>
<td>5–8 lbs</td>
</tr>
<tr data-line="57">
<td>Flesh Texture</td>
<td>Very Smooth, Non-fibrous</td>
</tr>
<tr data-line="58">
<td>Storage Life</td>
<td>Excellent (3–5 months)</td>
</tr>
<tr data-line="59">
<td>Origin</td>
<td>New England / Maritime Canada</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Baker's Tip: To make the best pumpkin puree of your life, roast the Long Pie halves face down at 350°F until soft. Scoop the flesh out and blend—no straining required! 🥧🍂

Long Pie Pumpkin, Heirloom

Red-Veined Sorrel - Citrus flavored greens, deep maroon veins against dark green leaves, helps it create amazing dishes. It is perfect for salads or you can braise it too. Sow in the spring, all throughout summer and into fall for continued harvest. We start with organic seeds but are not certifed organic for handling as it we are in the process of doing this. Characteristics: Organic, non-GMO, and open-pollinated Hardy Perennial Harvest in as little as 45 days, 55-85 full size Citrus flavor Gourmet ingredient Packet .15g Instructions - Sow 1/2" apart, sow 1/4" deep Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

Red-Veined Sorrel - Citrus flavored greens, deep maroon veins against dark green leaves, helps it create amazing dishes. It is perfect for salads or you can braise it too. 
Sow in the spring, all throughout summer and into fall for continued harvest. We start with organic seeds but are not certifed organic for handling as it we are in the process of doing this. 
Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>Organic, non-GMO, and open-pollinated </li>
<li>Hardy Perennial </li>
<li>Harvest in as little as 45 days, 55-85 full size</li>
<li>Citrus flavor</li>
<li>Gourmet ingredient </li>
<li>Packet .15g</li>
</ul>
Instructions - Sow 1/2" apart, sow 1/4" deep
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

Red-Veined Sorrel, Organic options available

Rocky Mountain Penstemon can be found in the Rocky Mountains, up to around 10,000 feet in elevation. It loves full sun to partial sun and its early summer blue blooms are a beautiful sight. It is found in sage brush, pinyon pine, and aspen-conifer habitats. It is drought tolerant and often used in xeriscape plantings. Hummingbirds, bees and butterflies seek out this native and rely on it for nectar. It can be found in areas of the Rocky Mountain from USDA Climate Zones 3 to 8. Botanical Names: ﻿Penstemon Strictus Characteristics: Perennial Plants grow to 2-3 feet tall Vibrant blue blooms Prefers well draining dry soils 1 gram or ~800 Seeds per packet Instructions - Direct sow in fall or as soon as the ground is workable. It needs cold stratification to germinate. If you miss the window from nature to do this, simply mix the seeds with moist sand, place in a bag or container, and place in the refrigerator for 45 days. Sow on top of soil as this needs light to germinate. Germination 11-22 days after cold stratifcation Thin 6-8" apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of availability

Rocky Mountain Penstemon can be found in the Rocky Mountains, up to around 10,000 feet in elevation. It loves full sun to partial sun and its early summer blue blooms are a beautiful sight.  It is found in sage brush, pinyon pine, and aspen-conifer habitats. It is drought tolerant and often used in xeriscape plantings. Hummingbirds, bees and butterflies seek out this native and rely on it for nectar. It can be found in areas of the Rocky Mountain from USDA Climate Zones 3 to 8. 
Botanical Names: ﻿Penstemon Strictus
Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>Perennial</li>
<li>Plants grow to 2-3 feet tall</li>
<li>Vibrant blue blooms 
</li>
<li>Prefers well draining dry soils</li>
<li>1 gram or ~800 Seeds per packet </li>
</ul>
Instructions - Direct sow in fall or as soon as the ground is workable. It needs cold stratification to germinate. If you miss the window from nature to do this, simply mix the seeds with moist sand, place in a bag or container, and place in the refrigerator for 45 days.  
<ul>
<li> Sow on top of soil as this needs light to germinate. </li>
<li>Germination 11-22 days after cold stratifcation</li>
<li>Thin 6-8" apart</li>
</ul>
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of availability

Rocky Mountain Penstemon - Rocky Mountin Native

Rocky Mountain Penstemon - Rocky Mountain Native

Large-Flowered or Shell-Leaf Penstemon is a gem in the garden, wildlife plantings, forests and meadows. It's large pink flowers are showy and is a wildlife magnet. It is found in the central United States and can be growing USDA Climate Zones 3 to 8. It prefers dry well-drained soils and is commonly found in pollinator mixes. Botanical Names: Penstemon grandiflorus Characteristics: Perennial Plants grow to 2-3 feet tall Showy Pink blooms Prefers well draining dry soils .25 gram or ~250 Seeds per packet Instructions - Direct sow in fall or as soon as the ground is workable. It needs cold stratification to germinate. If you miss the window from nature to do this, simply mix the seeds with moist sand, place in a bag or container, and place in the refrigerator for 45 days. Sow on top of soil as this needs light to germinate. Germination 11-22 days after cold stratifcation Thin 6-8" apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of availability

Large-Flowered or Shell-Leaf Penstemon is a gem in the garden, wildlife plantings, forests and meadows. It's large pink flowers are showy and is a wildlife magnet. It is found in the central United States and can be growing USDA Climate Zones 3 to 8. It prefers dry well-drained soils and is commonly found in pollinator mixes. 
Botanical Names: Penstemon grandiflorus 
Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>Perennial</li>
<li>Plants grow to 2-3 feet tall</li>
<li>Showy Pink blooms</li>
<li>Prefers well draining dry soils</li>
<li>.25 gram or ~250 Seeds per packet </li>
</ul>
Instructions - Direct sow in fall or as soon as the ground is workable. It needs cold stratification to germinate. If you miss the window from nature to do this, simply mix the seeds with moist sand, place in a bag or container, and place in the refrigerator for 45 days.  
<ul>
<li> Sow on top of soil as this needs light to germinate. </li>
<li>Germination 11-22 days after cold stratifcation</li>
<li>Thin 6-8" apart</li>
</ul>
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of availability

Large-Flowered or Shell-Leaf Penstemon (Beard Tongue)- Mid West, Central US Native

Smooth Penstemon is a widespread native that is found in the Midwest and Eastern US. It prefers a bit more moisture than other penstemons so it is found in rain gardens, wet meadows, and other natural areas. It is at home in your garden and is a more refined native so if you are not sure about natives for their wildness, then give this one a try. It may just be what you need. It likes full sun to light shade. It is found in the central United States and can be growing USDA Climate Zones 3 to 8. Botanical Names: Penstemon digitalis Characteristics: Perennial Plants grow to 2-3.5 feet tall Full White blooms Prefers mosit and well draining dry soils, can be growin in clay if not in standing water. .25g per packet (300 seeds) Instructions - Direct sow in fall or as soon as the ground is workable. It needs cold stratification to germinate. If you miss the window from nature to do this, simply mix the seeds with moist sand, place in a bag or container, and place in the refrigerator for 45 days. Sow on top of soil as this needs light to germinate. Germination 11-22 days after cold stratifcation Thin 6-8" apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of availability

Smooth Penstemon is a widespread native that is found in the Midwest and Eastern US. It prefers a bit more moisture than other penstemons so it is found in rain gardens, wet meadows, and other natural areas. It is at home in your garden and is a more refined native so if you are not sure about natives for their wildness, then give this one a try. It may just be what you need.  It likes full sun to light shade. 
It is found in the central United States and can be growing USDA Climate Zones 3 to 8.
Botanical Names: Penstemon digitalis
Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>Perennial</li>
<li>Plants grow to 2-3.5 feet tall</li>
<li>Full White blooms 
</li>
<li>Prefers mosit and well draining dry soils, can be growin in clay if not in standing water. </li>
<li>.25g per packet (300 seeds)</li>
</ul>
Instructions - Direct sow in fall or as soon as the ground is workable. It needs cold stratification to germinate. If you miss the window from nature to do this, simply mix the seeds with moist sand, place in a bag or container, and place in the refrigerator for 45 days.  
<ul>
<li> Sow on top of soil as this needs light to germinate. </li>
<li>Germination 11-22 days after cold stratifcation</li>
<li>Thin 6-8" apart</li>
</ul>
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of availability

Smooth Penstemon (Foxglove Beardtongue)- Mid West, Eastern US Native

Illinois Bundleflower -This flower has many names such as Prairie Mimosa, False Sensitive Plant and is found through out restored prairies. It does have height and can grow up to 5' tall. It has feathery white blossoms that remind you of a plant from a Dr. Seuss story. The Reakirt's Blue Butterfly relies on this flower as a host plant. Botanical Names: Desmanthus illinoensis Characteristics: Perennial Plants grow to 3-5 feet tall White feathery blooms Prefers dry soils. 1 gram or ~125 Seeds per packet Instructions - Direct sow when the soil can be worked. If you can cold stratify the seed it will help increase your germination rates substantially. Sow 1/4 deep Germination 8-17 days after cold stratifcation Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of availability

Illinois Bundleflower -This flower has many names such as Prairie Mimosa, False Sensitive Plant and is found through out restored prairies.  It does have height and can grow up to 5' tall.  It has feathery white blossoms that remind you of a plant from a Dr. Seuss story. The Reakirt's Blue Butterfly relies on this flower as a host plant. 
Botanical Names: Desmanthus illinoensis 
Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>Perennial 
</li>
<li>Plants grow to 3-5 feet tall</li>
<li>White feathery blooms 
</li>
<li>Prefers dry soils. </li>
<li>1 gram or ~125 Seeds per packet </li>
</ul>
Instructions - Direct sow when the soil can be worked. If you can cold stratify the seed it will help increase your germination rates substantially. 
<ul>
<li> Sow 1/4 deep</li>
<li>Germination 8-17 days after cold stratifcation</li>
</ul>
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of availability

Illinois Bundleflower - Tallgrass Prairie and Great Plains Native

Leadplant - Plants like Leadplant are amazingly beneficial in your gardens and beds. It looks great, is functional by adding nitrogen back to your soil and is a pollinatore and butterfly magent while in blooms. If you are looking for natural solutions for nitrogen fixing, then this is a great option. The silvery leaves add a contrast color to your gardens. Its roots also go deeper than 12' making it ideal for drought situations and erosion control. Botanical Names: Amorahpa canescens Characteristics: Annual, Self-seeding Plants grow to 2-3.5 feet tall Purple blooms It tolerates and grows in almost any soil except standing water. 1 gram or ~350 Seeds per packet Instructions - For increased germination, Leadplant seed should be stratified and scarified. Pour ~180 degrees F water over the seed, let it soak it overnight, and direct sowing it in the fall. If sowing in spring then mix the seed with sand sand and place it in the refrigerator for at least 4 weeks, 6 is best. Soak it overnight and direct sow after the last frost. Alternatively, start the seed indoors, sow it just below the surface of a flat; keep the soil evenly moist and around 70 degrees F. Germination should take place within 20-30 days. Sow 1/12 deep (need slight to germinate) Germination 20-30 days after cold stratifcation Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of availability

Leadplant - Plants like Leadplant are amazingly beneficial in your gardens and beds. It looks great, is functional by adding nitrogen back to your soil and is a pollinatore and butterfly magent while in blooms. If you are looking for natural solutions for nitrogen fixing, then this is a great option. The silvery leaves add a contrast color to your gardens. Its roots also go deeper than 12' making it ideal for drought situations and erosion control. 
Botanical Names: Amorahpa canescens 
Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>Annual, Self-seeding 
</li>
<li>Plants grow to 2-3.5 feet tall</li>
<li>Purple blooms 
</li>
<li>It tolerates and grows in almost any soil except standing water.  
</li>
<li>1 gram or ~350 Seeds per packet </li>
</ul>
Instructions - For increased germination, Leadplant seed should be stratified and scarified. Pour ~180 degrees F water over the seed, let it soak it overnight, and direct sowing it in the fall. If sowing in spring then mix the seed with sand sand and place it in the refrigerator for at least 4 weeks, 6 is best. Soak it overnight and direct sow after the last frost. Alternatively, start the seed indoors, sow it just below the surface of a flat; keep the soil evenly moist and around 70 degrees F. Germination should take place within 20-30 days.
<ul>
<li> Sow 1/12 deep (need slight to germinate)</li>
<li>Germination 20-30 days after cold stratifcation</li>
</ul>
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of availability

Leadplant - Entire Central U.S. Native, Nitrogen Fixing

Globe Gilia - Soft blue flowers attract pollinators and butterflies. It is found from western Canada down to California. It prefers dry to slightly moist soils, Soil should be well-drained. These are used in gardens for cutflowers, pollinator plots, and wildflower plantings. Plant this in your vegetables gardens to help bring the pollinators in. Botanical Names: Gilia capitata Characteristics: Annual, Self-seeding Plants grow to 2-3.5 feet tall Purple blooms It tolerates and grows in almost any soil except standing water. 1 gram or ~750 Seeds per packet Instructions - Simple rake anytime of the year the soil can be worked. You will get flowers that last for a few weeks. Sow 1/8deep (needs light to germinate) Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of availability

Globe Gilia - Soft blue flowers attract pollinators and butterflies. It is found from western Canada down to California. It prefers dry to slightly moist soils, Soil should be well-drained. These are used in gardens for cutflowers, pollinator plots, and wildflower plantings.  Plant this in your vegetables gardens to help bring the pollinators in. 
Botanical Names: Gilia capitata
Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>Annual, Self-seeding</li>
<li>Plants grow to 2-3.5 feet tall</li>
<li>Purple blooms</li>
<li>It tolerates and grows in almost any soil except standing water. </li>
<li>1 gram or ~750 Seeds per packet </li>
</ul>
Instructions - Simple rake anytime of the year the soil can be worked. You will get flowers that last for a few weeks.
<ul>
<li> Sow 1/8deep (needs light to germinate)</li>
</ul>
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of availability

Globe Gilia - West Coast Native

Cora Louise- Semi-double light purple white blossoms with deep lavender flares. Cora Louise is named for Mr. Anderson's grandmother who developed this and other wonderful peonies. There is no pollen and it is lightly scented. Check out all of our peonies - Peonies (fireflyfarmandmercantile.com) Itoh Peonies are crossed with herbaceous (lactiflora) and tree peonies, resulting in plants that can provide 50 plus blossoms on shorter stems that do not require staking. They bloom after herbaceous peonies and allow a few more weeks of blooms in your garden of the peony family, thus increasing their appeal. It is possible to get 8 weeks of peony blooms by seelcting cultivars and peony types that are different. 8-10" Semi-double white blossoms 24" tall Itoh peonies bloom after lactiflora peonies Peonies are safe from deer and rabbits. USDA Zones 3-8 Slightly fragrant Botanical Name: Itoh Paeonia Origin:R.F. Anderson, 1986, Wisconsin 3-5 Eye Rootstock- We try to only provide the largest rootstock for peonies for stronger roots that lead to better blooms. 2-3 eye roostock is the most common size offered and occassionally it is what we have to use, but 3-5 eyes per root is our goal. Eyes are the buds of the leaves and stems that will grow this season for you. Shipping - Ships first two weeks of May- All peonies are packed in spagnum moss or other media to ensure they make it to your garden in pristine condition. We do adjust for shipping charges as every year is slighly different in weights and sizes. We also ship the last 2 weeks of September as well. Planting Care - Bare roots should be kept cool and in the dark until ready to plant. Peonies do not like to be planted deep and eyes should be kept no deeper than 1" below the soil surface. When possible, it is a great idea to mound your peonies above your existing garden grade to accommodate mulch. Plant no deeper than 1-2". The roots will quickly develop and anchor into the ground. Full Sun or Partial Sun is best Prefers loamy soil, can be planted in sandy or clay soils with compost amendments Give them room to grow as they don't like to be moved once established Some blooms may occur first year when planting in the spring, fall planted peonies will yield spring blooms most of the time

Cora Louise- Semi-double light purple white blossoms with deep lavender flares. Cora Louise is named for Mr. Anderson's grandmother who developed this and other wonderful peonies.  There is no pollen and it is lightly scented.
Check out all of our peonies - <a href="https://fireflyfarmandmercantile.com/collections/peonies" data-mce-fragment="1">Peonies (fireflyfarmandmercantile.com)</a>
Itoh Peonies are crossed with herbaceous (lactiflora) and tree peonies, resulting in plants that can provide 50 plus blossoms on shorter stems that do not require staking. They bloom after herbaceous peonies and allow a few more weeks of blooms in your garden of the peony family, thus increasing their appeal. It is possible to get 8 weeks of peony blooms by seelcting cultivars and peony types that are different. 
<ul>
<li>8-10" Semi-double white blossoms</li>
<li>24" tall</li>
<li>Itoh peonies bloom after lactiflora peonies</li>
<li>Peonies are safe from deer and rabbits. </li>
<li>USDA Zones 3-8</li>
<li>Slightly fragrant</li>
</ul>
Botanical Name: Itoh Paeonia
Origin:R.F. Anderson, 1986, Wisconsin
3-5 Eye Rootstock- We try to only provide the largest rootstock for peonies for stronger roots that lead to better blooms.  2-3 eye roostock is the most common size offered and occassionally it is what we have to use, but 3-5 eyes per root is our goal. Eyes are the buds of the leaves and stems that will grow this season for you. 
Shipping - Ships first two weeks of May- All peonies are packed in spagnum moss or other media to ensure they make it to your garden in pristine condition. We do adjust for shipping charges as every year is slighly different in weights and sizes. We also ship the last 2 weeks of September as well. 
Planting Care - Bare roots should be kept cool and in the dark until ready to plant.  Peonies do not like to be planted deep and eyes should be kept no deeper than 1" below the soil surface. When possible, it is a great idea to mound your peonies above your existing garden grade to accommodate mulch.  Plant no deeper than 1-2". The roots will quickly develop and anchor into the ground. 
<ul>
<li>Full Sun or Partial Sun is best</li>
<li>Prefers loamy soil, can be planted in sandy or clay soils with compost amendments</li>
<li>Give them room to grow as they don't like to be moved once established</li>
<li>Some blooms may occur first year when planting in the spring, fall planted peonies will yield spring blooms most of the time</li>
</ul>

Cora Louise - Itoh Peony, 1986 introduction, Wisconsin

Fall - Starts shiping in late September

Scarlet Heaven- Single scarlet red blossoms. There is no pollen and it is lightly scented. When it is in full blossom, this shrub will be a focus from the intese color of the blossom making it a striking plant in mass or stand-alone plantings. Check out all of our peonies - Peonies (fireflyfarmandmercantile.com) Itoh Peonies are crossed with herbaceous (lactiflora) and tree peonies, resulting in plants that can provide 50 plus blossoms on shorter stems that do not require staking. They bloom after herbaceous peonies and allow a few more weeks of blooms in your garden of the peony family, thus increasing their appeal. It is possible to get 8 weeks of peony blooms by seelcting cultivars and peony types that are different. 8-10" Semi-double white blossoms 26" - 28" tall Itoh peonies bloom after lactiflora peonies Peonies are safe from deer and rabbits. USDA Zones 3-8 Slightly fragrant Botanical Name: Itoh Paeonia Origin:R.F. Anderson, 1999 Wisconsin 3-5 Eye Rootstock- We try to only provide the largest rootstock for peonies for stronger roots that lead to better blooms. 2-3 eye roostock is the most common size offered and occassionally it is what we have to use, but 3-5 eyes per root is our goal. Eyes are the buds of the leaves and stems that will grow this season for you. Shipping - Ships first two weeks of May- All peonies are packed in spagnum moss or other media to ensure they make it to your garden in pristine condition. We do adjust for shipping charges as every year is slighly different in weights and sizes. We also ship the last 2 weeks of September as well. Planting Care - Bare roots should be kept cool and in the dark until ready to plant. Peonies do not like to be planted deep and eyes should be kept no deeper than 1" below the soil surface. When possible, it is a great idea to mound your peonies above your existing garden grade to accommodate mulch. Plant no deeper than 1-2". The roots will quickly develop and anchor into the ground. Full Sun or Partial Sun is best Prefers loamy soil, can be planted in sandy or clay soils with compost amendments Give them room to grow as they don't like to be moved once established Some blooms may occur first year when planting in the spring, fall planted peonies will yield spring blooms most of the time

Scarlet Heaven- Single scarlet red blossoms. There is no pollen and it is lightly scented. When it is in full blossom, this shrub will be a focus from the intese color of the blossom making it a striking plant in mass or stand-alone plantings. 
Check out all of our peonies - <a href="https://fireflyfarmandmercantile.com/collections/peonies" data-mce-href="https://fireflyfarmandmercantile.com/collections/peonies" data-mce-fragment="1">Peonies (fireflyfarmandmercantile.com)</a>
Itoh Peonies are crossed with herbaceous (lactiflora) and tree peonies, resulting in plants that can provide 50 plus blossoms on shorter stems that do not require staking. They bloom after herbaceous peonies and allow a few more weeks of blooms in your garden of the peony family, thus increasing their appeal. It is possible to get 8 weeks of peony blooms by seelcting cultivars and peony types that are different. 
<ul>
<li>8-10" Semi-double white blossoms</li>
<li>26" - 28" tall</li>
<li>Itoh peonies bloom after lactiflora peonies 
</li>
<li>Peonies are safe from deer and rabbits. </li>
<li>USDA Zones 3-8</li>
<li>Slightly fragrant</li>
</ul>
Botanical Name: Itoh Paeonia
Origin:R.F. Anderson, 1999 Wisconsin
3-5 Eye Rootstock- We try to only provide the largest rootstock for peonies for stronger roots that lead to better blooms.  2-3 eye roostock is the most common size offered and occassionally it is what we have to use, but 3-5 eyes per root is our goal. Eyes are the buds of the leaves and stems that will grow this season for you.  
Shipping - Ships first two weeks of May- All peonies are packed in spagnum moss or other media to ensure they make it to your garden in pristine condition. We do adjust for shipping charges as every year is slighly different in weights and sizes. We also ship the last 2 weeks of September as well. 
Planting Care - Bare roots should be kept cool and in the dark until ready to plant.  Peonies do not like to be planted deep and eyes should be kept no deeper than 1" below the soil surface. When possible, it is a great idea to mound your peonies above your existing garden grade to accommodate mulch.  Plant no deeper than 1-2". The roots will quickly develop and anchor into the ground. 
<ul>
<li>Full Sun or Partial Sun is best</li>
<li>Prefers loamy soil, can be planted in sandy or clay soils with compost amendments</li>
<li>Give them room to grow as they don't like to be moved once established</li>
<li>Some blooms may occur first year when planting in the spring, fall planted peonies will yield spring blooms most of the time</li>
</ul>

Scarlet Heaven - Itoh Peony, 1999 introduction, Wisconsin

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