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Renee's Garden - This spellbinding nasturtium offers unusual variegated, vining foliage and brilliant, spurred blossoms in exotic and unusual shades of pumpkin, painted peachy-rose, ruby, gold, and pale lemon. The single scented flowers shine out from among lily-pad-shaped leaves splashed with patterns of emerald green and creamy white. The effect is a trailing jungle of gemstones as Amazon Jewel meanders gracefully to cover bare spots, adorn fences, or cascade from containers, filling the garden with vibrant color. Characteristics: Renee's Garden Exclusive Annual Gemstone colors Approx 35-40 seeds Instructions - Sow seeds in spring once all danger of frost is over in full sun (or part shade in hot climates). Nasturtiums need no added fertilizer in most soils. Poke seeds into well-worked soil about 1 inch deep and 3 to 4 inches apart. Press soil firmly over the seeds and keep moist. When seedlings are large enough to handle, thin 10 inches apart so plants will have ample room to grow. Plant in: April - June for cold winters or March - July for mild winters Full sun or partial shade Plant 1/4 inch deep Plant 3-4 inches apart 9-12 inches days to germinate Mature Height: 4-6 feet Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers due to availability.

Renee's Garden - <meta charset="utf-8">This spellbinding nasturtium offers unusual variegated, vining foliage and brilliant, spurred blossoms in exotic and unusual shades of pumpkin, painted peachy-rose, ruby, gold, and pale lemon. The single scented flowers shine out from among lily-pad-shaped leaves splashed with patterns of emerald green and creamy white. The effect is a trailing jungle of gemstones as Amazon Jewel meanders gracefully to cover bare spots, adorn fences, or cascade from containers, filling the garden with vibrant color.  <meta charset="utf-8">
Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>Renee's Garden Exclusive  
</li>
<li>Annual </li>
<li>Gemstone colors </li>
<li>Approx 35-40 seeds</li>
</ul>
Instructions - <meta charset="utf-8">Sow seeds in spring once all danger of frost is over in full sun (or part shade in hot climates). Nasturtiums need no added fertilizer in most soils. Poke seeds into well-worked soil about 1 inch deep and 3 to 4 inches apart. Press soil firmly over the seeds and keep moist. When seedlings are large enough to handle, thin 10 inches apart so plants will have ample room to grow. 
<ul>
<li>Plant in: April - June for cold winters or March - July for mild winters </li>
<li>Full sun or partial shade </li>
<li>Plant 1/4 inch deep </li>
<li>Plant 3-4 inches apart  
</li>
<li>9-12 inches days to germinate </li>
<li>Mature Height: 4-6 feet </li>
</ul>
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute suppliers due to availability.

Amazon Jewel Nasturtium (Climbing)

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Renee's Garden - These vibrant cherry-rose-colored nasturtiums are a special treat in the garden. Cherries Jubilee's soft, lipstick-colored flowers shade from light to deep rosy-red, a very unique hue for nasturtiums. These delicious blossoms glow in profusion above a sea of highly ornamental blue-green, lily-pad-shaped leaves. The free-flowering plants have a mounding habit, perfect to fill and soften garden beds or corners, cover bare spots, or cascade gracefully from your favorite patio pots or hanging baskets. Hummingbirds adore them. Characteristics: Renee's Garden Exclusive Annual Cherry-rose shades Approx 20-25 seeds Instructions - Sow seeds in spring once all danger of frost is over in full sun (or part shade in hot climates). Nasturtiums need no added fertilizer in most soils. Poke seeds into well-worked soil about 1 inch deep and 3 to 4 inches apart. Press soil firmly over the seeds and keep moist. When seedlings are large enough to handle, thin to 10 inches apart so plants will have ample room to grow. Plant in: April - June for cold winters or March - July for mild winters Full sun or partial shade Plant 1/4 inch deep Plant 3-4 inches apart 9-12 days to germinate Mature Height: 10-12 inches Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers due to availability.

Renee's Garden - <meta charset="utf-8">These vibrant cherry-rose-colored nasturtiums are a special treat in the garden. Cherries Jubilee's soft, lipstick-colored flowers shade from light to deep rosy-red, a very unique hue for nasturtiums. These delicious blossoms glow in profusion above a sea of highly ornamental blue-green, lily-pad-shaped leaves. The free-flowering plants have a mounding habit, perfect to fill and soften garden beds or corners, cover bare spots, or cascade gracefully from your favorite patio pots or hanging baskets. Hummingbirds adore them.    <meta charset="utf-8">
Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>Renee's Garden Exclusive  
</li>
<li>Annual </li>
<li>Cherry-rose shades </li>
<li>Approx 20-25 seeds</li>
</ul>
Instructions - <meta charset="utf-8">Sow seeds in spring once all danger of frost is over in full sun (or part shade in hot climates). Nasturtiums need no added fertilizer in most soils. Poke seeds into well-worked soil about 1 inch deep and 3 to 4 inches apart. Press soil firmly over the seeds and keep moist. When seedlings are large enough to handle, thin to 10 inches apart so plants will have ample room to grow. 
<ul>
<li>Plant in: April - June for cold winters or March - July for mild winters </li>
<li>Full sun or partial shade </li>
<li>Plant 1/4 inch deep </li>
<li>Plant 3-4 inches apart  
</li>
<li>9-12 days to germinate </li>
<li>Mature Height: 10-12 inches </li>
</ul>
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute suppliers due to availability.

Cherries Jubilee Nasturtium (Mounding)

Renee's Garden 22-25 Seeds

Firefly Farm 100 Seeds

Danish Flag Poppy is a very unique heirloom breadseed poppy that resembles the Danish Flag, hence the name. Beautiful red blooms with a white cross. The edges are fridges giving the flower a unique form. Botanical name: Papaver somniferum All plant parts except the seeds are toxic. Beautiful red blooms with a white cross. Grows 2 to 2.5 feet tall Blooms late June - July 1/6 gram or 250 Seeds Instructions - Direct seeding is preferable, as poppies do not like to have their roots disturbed. Sow seeds outdoors in the early spring when the soil is still cool and light frost is possible. Can also be sown in the fall just before the ground freezes. Plants will tolerate poor and average soil as well as loam. They require cold stratification for blooms. Direct Seed 1/4" deep Germination 10-15 days Thin 8-10" apart

Danish Flag Poppy is a very unique heirloom breadseed poppy that resembles the Danish Flag, hence the name. Beautiful red blooms with a white cross. The edges are fridges giving the flower a unique form. 
Botanical name: Papaver somniferum
All plant parts except the seeds are toxic.
<ul>
<li>
Beautiful red blooms with a white cross. 
</li>
<li>Grows 2 to 2.5 feet tall</li>
<li>Blooms late June - July</li>
<li>1/6 gram or 250 Seeds</li>
</ul>
Instructions - Direct seeding is preferable, as poppies do not like to have their roots disturbed. Sow seeds outdoors in the early spring when the soil is still cool and light frost is possible. Can also be sown in the fall just before the ground freezes. Plants will tolerate poor and average soil as well as loam. They require cold stratification for blooms. 
Direct Seed 1/4" deep
Germination 10-15 days
Thin 8-10" apart

Danish Flag Heirloom Poppy, pre 1887 origins, Red Breadseed Poppy with White Cross

🌙 Evening Scented Stock (Matthiola bicornis) The Intoxicating "Perfume of the Night" Discover the best-kept secret of the heirloom garden with Evening Scented Stock. While many flowers compete for attention with bold colors during the day, this humble Mediterranean annual waits for the sun to set to reveal its true magic. As dusk falls, its dainty, lilac-colored blossoms "wake up" and release an overwhelming, heavenly fragrance—a complex blend of vanilla, cloves, and spicy jasmine. If you enjoy sitting on your porch or patio on warm summer nights, this is the most rewarding seed you can plant. 📜 Historical Heritage & Origin Matthiola bicornis is a storied heirloom native to the sun-drenched regions of Greece, Turkey, and Southwest Asia. It has been a beloved fixture in European gardens since the 16th century, cherished for its unrivaled aromatic qualities. Historically, it was the "gold standard" plant for the Victorian Moon Garden. During the 1800s, it was commonly planted under bedroom windows or along garden paths so that the evening breeze could carry its scent indoors. It earned the name bicornis (meaning "two-horned") because of the unique, tiny horn-like projections on its seed pods. While modern breeders have focused on creating "showy" stocks with double blooms, the Evening Scented Stock remains a favorite of heirloom purists because it has never lost the intense, wild fragrance that its ancestors possessed centuries ago. ✨ Product Highlights Intense Nighttime Fragrance: Widely considered one of the most fragrant flowers in the world; the scent intensifies significantly from sunset until dawn. The "Secret" Flower: During the heat of the day, the flowers look modest and slightly withered to conserve energy, only to unfurl and look vibrant as the moon rises. Moth Pollinator Haven: Its heavy scent acts as a beacon for beautiful Sphinx moths and other nocturnal pollinators. Easy to Grow: A "sow-and-forget" annual that is incredibly resilient and flourishes even in average soil. Cottage Garden Charm: Features delicate, four-petaled flowers in shades of soft purple and mauve atop slender, airy stems. 🛠️ Quick Growth Profile Feature Specifications Scientific Name Matthiola bicornis (or longipetala) Plant Type Annual Height 12 to 18 inches Sun Requirement Full Sun to Partial Shade Bloom Period Early Summer through Autumn Days to Maturity 60–70 Days Growth Habit Airy, Upright 🌱 How to Grow Evening Scented Stock 1. Sowing the Seeds:Evening Scented Stock has a delicate root system and performs best when direct-sown into the garden. When: Sow outdoors in early spring as soon as the soil can be worked. For a continuous supply of fragrance, sow a new batch every 3 weeks through early summer. Depth: Sow seeds 1/8 inch deep. They need just a light covering of soil to germinate. Germination: Expect sprouts in 7–14 days. 2. Choosing a Location:The most important factor is proximity to your living spaces. Plant these near bedroom windows, patio edges, or garden benches. They thrive in Full Sun but will bloom beautifully in Partial Shade, especially in hotter climates. 3. Maintenance: Spacing: Thin seedlings to 6–8 inches apart. Watering: Keep the soil moist during the germination period. Once established, they are moderately drought-tolerant but will bloom more profusely with regular watering. Avoid Over-Fertilizing: Too much nitrogen will result in lush green leaves but fewer of those fragrant flowers. Succession Planting: Because this plant "lives fast and dies young," sowing multiple crops throughout the spring ensures you have the "Perfume of the Night" all season long. 🎨 Garden Design Tip Because the plant can look a bit "sleepy" during the day, it is best planted as a companion among more upright, daytime-blooming flowers like Zinnias or Siberian Wallflowers. They will hide the Stock's daytime dormancy and then provide the perfect backdrop when the Stock "wakes up" to take over the night shift. Garden Tip: If you have a window box outside a bedroom, plant these there! There is nothing quite like drifting off to sleep with the natural, spicy-sweet scent of Matthiola wafting through the screen. 🌙🌬️✨

<h2 id="🌙 Evening Scented Stock (Matthiola bicornis)" data-line="0">🌙 Evening Scented Stock (Matthiola bicornis)</h2>
The Intoxicating "Perfume of the Night"
Discover the best-kept secret of the heirloom garden with Evening Scented Stock. While many flowers compete for attention with bold colors during the day, this humble Mediterranean annual waits for the sun to set to reveal its true magic. As dusk falls, its dainty, lilac-colored blossoms "wake up" and release an overwhelming, heavenly fragrance—a complex blend of vanilla, cloves, and spicy jasmine. If you enjoy sitting on your porch or patio on warm summer nights, this is the most rewarding seed you can plant.
<hr data-line="5">
<h3 id="📜 Historical Heritage &amp; Origin" data-line="7">📜 Historical Heritage &amp; Origin</h3>
Matthiola bicornis is a storied heirloom native to the sun-drenched regions of Greece, Turkey, and Southwest Asia. It has been a beloved fixture in European gardens since the 16th century, cherished for its unrivaled aromatic qualities.
Historically, it was the "gold standard" plant for the Victorian Moon Garden. During the 1800s, it was commonly planted under bedroom windows or along garden paths so that the evening breeze could carry its scent indoors. It earned the name bicornis (meaning "two-horned") because of the unique, tiny horn-like projections on its seed pods. While modern breeders have focused on creating "showy" stocks with double blooms, the Evening Scented Stock remains a favorite of heirloom purists because it has never lost the intense, wild fragrance that its ancestors possessed centuries ago.
<hr data-line="12">
<h3 id="✨ Product Highlights" data-line="14">✨ Product Highlights</h3>
<ul data-line="15">
<li data-line="15">
Intense Nighttime Fragrance: Widely considered one of the most fragrant flowers in the world; the scent intensifies significantly from sunset until dawn.</li>
<li data-line="16">
The "Secret" Flower: During the heat of the day, the flowers look modest and slightly withered to conserve energy, only to unfurl and look vibrant as the moon rises.</li>
<li data-line="17">
Moth Pollinator Haven: Its heavy scent acts as a beacon for beautiful Sphinx moths and other nocturnal pollinators.</li>
<li data-line="18">
Easy to Grow: A "sow-and-forget" annual that is incredibly resilient and flourishes even in average soil.</li>
<li data-line="19">
Cottage Garden Charm: Features delicate, four-petaled flowers in shades of soft purple and mauve atop slender, airy stems.</li>
</ul>
<hr data-line="21">
<h3 id="🛠️ Quick Growth Profile" data-line="23">🛠️ 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>Scientific Name</td>
<td>
Matthiola bicornis (or longipetala)</td>
</tr>
<tr data-line="27">
<td>Plant Type</td>
<td>Annual</td>
</tr>
<tr data-line="28">
<td>Height</td>
<td>12 to 18 inches</td>
</tr>
<tr data-line="29">
<td>Sun Requirement</td>
<td>Full Sun to Partial Shade</td>
</tr>
<tr data-line="30">
<td>Bloom Period</td>
<td>Early Summer through Autumn</td>
</tr>
<tr data-line="31">
<td>Days to Maturity</td>
<td>60–70 Days</td>
</tr>
<tr data-line="32">
<td>Growth Habit</td>
<td>Airy, Upright</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<hr data-line="34">
<h3 id="🌱 How to Grow Evening Scented Stock" data-line="36">🌱 How to Grow Evening Scented Stock</h3>
1. Sowing the Seeds: Evening Scented Stock has a delicate root system and performs best when direct-sown into the garden.
<ul data-line="40">
<li data-line="40">
When: Sow outdoors in early spring as soon as the soil can be worked. For a continuous supply of fragrance, sow a new batch every 3 weeks through early summer.</li>
<li data-line="41">
Depth: Sow seeds 1/8 inch deep. They need just a light covering of soil to germinate.</li>
<li data-line="42">
Germination: Expect sprouts in 7–14 days.</li>
</ul>
2. Choosing a Location: The most important factor is proximity to your living spaces. Plant these near bedroom windows, patio edges, or garden benches. They thrive in Full Sun but will bloom beautifully in Partial Shade, especially in hotter climates.
3. Maintenance:
<ul data-line="48">
<li data-line="48">
Spacing: Thin seedlings to 6–8 inches apart.</li>
<li data-line="49">
Watering: Keep the soil moist during the germination period. Once established, they are moderately drought-tolerant but will bloom more profusely with regular watering.</li>
<li data-line="50">
Avoid Over-Fertilizing: Too much nitrogen will result in lush green leaves but fewer of those fragrant flowers.</li>
<li data-line="51">
Succession Planting: Because this plant "lives fast and dies young," sowing multiple crops throughout the spring ensures you have the "Perfume of the Night" all season long.</li>
</ul>
<hr data-line="53">
<h3 id="🎨 Garden Design Tip" data-line="55">🎨 Garden Design Tip</h3>
Because the plant can look a bit "sleepy" during the day, it is best planted as a companion among more upright, daytime-blooming flowers like Zinnias or Siberian Wallflowers. They will hide the Stock's daytime dormancy and then provide the perfect backdrop when the Stock "wakes up" to take over the night shift.
<blockquote data-line="58">
Garden Tip: If you have a window box outside a bedroom, plant these there! There is nothing quite like drifting off to sleep with the natural, spicy-sweet scent of Matthiola wafting through the screen. 🌙🌬️✨
</blockquote>

Evening Scented Stock, Fragrant

Firefly Farm 0.25g (~250 Seeds)

Firefly Farm 2.5g (~25000 Seeds)

Red Corn Poppy: The Timeless European "Flanders" Heirloom 🌺🌿 Bring a touch of the romantic European countryside to your garden with the Red Corn Poppy (Papaver rhoeas). Also known as the Flanders Poppy or Field Poppy, this iconic heirloom is perhaps the most famous wildflower in history. With its papery, blood-red petals and dark, dramatic centers, it offers a simple yet profound beauty that has captivated poets, soldiers, and gardeners for centuries. 🏛️ The History and Origin of a Global Icon The Red Corn Poppy is a true "ancient" heirloom, native to Europe and the Mediterranean. Ancient Agriculture: For thousands of years, these poppies followed the plow. They were the constant companions of grain farmers, springing up in the disturbed soil of wheat and corn fields (hence the name "Corn Poppy"). The Symbol of Remembrance: Following World War I, this flower became the international symbol of remembrance. After the devastation of the battlefields in Flanders, Belgium, these were the first flowers to bloom from the churned earth—a story immortalized in the poem "In Flanders Fields." A Painter’s Muse: From Claude Monet to Vincent van Gogh, the brilliant red of the Corn Poppy has been a staple of Impressionist art, representing the wild, untamed spirit of the summer meadow. ✨ Characteristics of the "Wild" Red Poppy The Corn Poppy is prized for its delicate, ethereal appearance and its ability to create a high-impact "sea of red." Papery Petals: The four broad petals have a delicate, "crinkled silk" texture that shimmers in the breeze. Dramatic Centers: Each bright red flower features a soot-black "eye" at the center, surrounded by a ring of dark, pollen-rich stamens. Graceful Stems: The flowers bob atop slender, hairy, wire-like stems that reach about 18 to 24 inches tall, giving the garden a sense of light and airy movement. Prolific Bloomer: While individual flowers are fleeting, a single plant produces dozens of buds that open in succession, providing weeks of vibrant color in late spring and early summer. 📖 How to Grow and Care for Corn Poppies Corn Poppies are "cool-season" annuals that thrive with very little intervention once they are sown. Sowing (The "Cold" Secret): Poppy seeds need a period of cold to germinate. In New England and Utah, the best time to sow is very early spring (as soon as the soil can be worked) or even late autumn before the first snow. Direct Sow Only: Poppies have a sensitive taproot and do not like to be transplanted. Scatter the tiny seeds directly onto the soil surface. Light to Germinate: Do not bury the seeds! They need light to wake up. Simply press them firmly into the soil with your hand or a flat board. Self-Seeding Legacy: If you leave the beautiful, pepper-shaker-like seed pods on the plant at the end of the season, they will drop thousands of seeds, ensuring a "permanent" colony of poppies in your garden for years to come. 💡 Fun Facts and Garden Secrets 🐝 Pollinator: Poppies do not produce nectar, but they produce a massive amount of protein-rich black pollen. Watch for bees with "black saddlebags" on their legs—those are poppy-loving bees! The "Pepper Shaker": The dried seed pods are as beautiful as the flowers. They feature a tiny "cap" that lifts up, allowing the wind to shake the seeds out of small portholes like a salt shaker. Drought Tolerant: Once established, Corn Poppies are remarkably water-wise, making them perfect for "Wildflower Meadows" or low-maintenance areas. Deer Resistant: Like most poppies, the sap is bitter and unpalatable to deer and rabbits, making them a safe choice for open landscapes. 💐 Perfect For... Meadow Gardens: Mix with Blue Flax or Limonada Iris for a stunning, high-contrast display. Cottage Borders: Plant in large "drifts" to fill the gaps between early bulbs and summer perennials. Historic Restorations: An essential for any garden aiming for a 19th-century or European "Old World" look. Grow a piece of living history. Order your Red Corn Poppy seeds from Firefly Farm & Mercantile today! 🛒🌺✨

<h1 data-line="0" id='Red Corn Poppy: The Timeless European "Flanders" Heirloom 🌺🌿'>Red Corn Poppy: The Timeless European "Flanders" Heirloom 🌺🌿</h1>
Bring a touch of the romantic European countryside to your garden with the Red Corn Poppy (Papaver rhoeas). Also known as the Flanders Poppy or Field Poppy, this iconic heirloom is perhaps the most famous wildflower in history. With its papery, blood-red petals and dark, dramatic centers, it offers a simple yet profound beauty that has captivated poets, soldiers, and gardeners for centuries.
<hr data-line="4">
<h2 data-line="6" id="🏛️ The History and Origin of a Global Icon">🏛️ The History and Origin of a Global Icon</h2>
The Red Corn Poppy is a true "ancient" heirloom, native to Europe and the Mediterranean.
<ul data-line="9">
<li data-line="9">
Ancient Agriculture: For thousands of years, these poppies followed the plow. They were the constant companions of grain farmers, springing up in the disturbed soil of wheat and corn fields (hence the name "Corn Poppy").</li>
<li data-line="10">
The Symbol of Remembrance: Following World War I, this flower became the international symbol of remembrance. After the devastation of the battlefields in Flanders, Belgium, these were the first flowers to bloom from the churned earth—a story immortalized in the poem "In Flanders Fields."
</li>
<li data-line="11">
A Painter’s Muse: From Claude Monet to Vincent van Gogh, the brilliant red of the Corn Poppy has been a staple of Impressionist art, representing the wild, untamed spirit of the summer meadow.</li>
</ul>
<hr data-line="13">
<h2 data-line="15" id='✨ Characteristics of the "Wild" Red Poppy'>✨ Characteristics of the "Wild" Red Poppy</h2>
The Corn Poppy is prized for its delicate, ethereal appearance and its ability to create a high-impact "sea of red."
<ul data-line="18">
<li data-line="18">
Papery Petals: The four broad petals have a delicate, "crinkled silk" texture that shimmers in the breeze.</li>
<li data-line="19">
Dramatic Centers: Each bright red flower features a soot-black "eye" at the center, surrounded by a ring of dark, pollen-rich stamens.</li>
<li data-line="20">
Graceful Stems: The flowers bob atop slender, hairy, wire-like stems that reach about 18 to 24 inches tall, giving the garden a sense of light and airy movement.</li>
<li data-line="21">
Prolific Bloomer: While individual flowers are fleeting, a single plant produces dozens of buds that open in succession, providing weeks of vibrant color in late spring and early summer.</li>
</ul>
<hr data-line="23">
<h2 data-line="25" id="📖 How to Grow and Care for Corn Poppies">📖 How to Grow and Care for Corn Poppies</h2>
Corn Poppies are "cool-season" annuals that thrive with very little intervention once they are sown.
<ul data-line="28">
<li data-line="28">
Sowing (The "Cold" Secret): Poppy seeds need a period of cold to germinate. In New England and Utah, the best time to sow is very early spring (as soon as the soil can be worked) or even late autumn before the first snow.</li>
<li data-line="29">
Direct Sow Only: Poppies have a sensitive taproot and do not like to be transplanted. Scatter the tiny seeds directly onto the soil surface.</li>
<li data-line="30">
Light to Germinate: Do not bury the seeds! They need light to wake up. Simply press them firmly into the soil with your hand or a flat board.</li>
<li data-line="31">
Self-Seeding Legacy: If you leave the beautiful, pepper-shaker-like seed pods on the plant at the end of the season, they will drop thousands of seeds, ensuring a "permanent" colony of poppies in your garden for years to come.</li>
</ul>
<hr data-line="33">
<h2 data-line="35" id="💡 Fun Facts and Garden Secrets">💡 Fun Facts and Garden Secrets</h2>
<ul data-line="36">
<li data-line="36">
🐝 Pollinator: Poppies do not produce nectar, but they produce a massive amount of protein-rich black pollen. Watch for bees with "black saddlebags" on their legs—those are poppy-loving bees!</li>
<li data-line="37">
The "Pepper Shaker": The dried seed pods are as beautiful as the flowers. They feature a tiny "cap" that lifts up, allowing the wind to shake the seeds out of small portholes like a salt shaker.</li>
<li data-line="38">
Drought Tolerant: Once established, Corn Poppies are remarkably water-wise, making them perfect for "Wildflower Meadows" or low-maintenance areas.</li>
<li data-line="39">
Deer Resistant: Like most poppies, the sap is bitter and unpalatable to deer and rabbits, making them a safe choice for open landscapes.</li>
</ul>
<hr data-line="41">
<h2 data-line="43" id="💐 Perfect For...">💐 Perfect For...</h2>
<ul data-line="44">
<li data-line="44">
Meadow Gardens: Mix with Blue Flax or Limonada Iris for a stunning, high-contrast display.</li>
<li data-line="45">
Cottage Borders: Plant in large "drifts" to fill the gaps between early bulbs and summer perennials.</li>
<li data-line="46">
Historic Restorations: An essential for any garden aiming for a 19th-century or European "Old World" look.</li>
</ul>
Grow a piece of living history. Order your Red Corn Poppy seeds from Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile today! 🛒🌺✨

Flanders Poppy, Red Poppies (Red Corn Poppy) , Pollinator Flower

.25g or 1500 Seeds Per Packet

1 oz (covers 2,000 sq ft)

1 lb (covers 1/2 acre)

I’m Back!!! This is our most popular nasturtium and we are happy to have it back for the 2026 season! Seed Exchange - These eye-catching, black chocolate, bright-red central markings are edible, like other nasturtiums, as are their rounded leaves. The dwarf plants are ideal for container gardening, but will also thrive in beds and garden plots. Hardy annual, 8-10" tall. Hardy annual plants grow to 10-12 inches tall Blossoms are chocolate-black Blossoms are edible Great for container growing 25 Seeds Instructions - The intense velvety-black blooms of this nasturtium are completely unique within this genus. Growing only 10-12" tall, the dwarf plants are ideal for container gardens. The edible blossoms and gray-green leaves dress up spring salads both visually and with a surprising peppery burst or flavor. Hardy annual. Sow 1/4" Deep Germination 7-12 days Thin 6-12" apart Full Sun Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of availability

I’m Back!!! This is our most popular nasturtium and we are happy to have it back for the 2026 season! 
Seed Exchange - These eye-catching, black chocolate, bright-red central markings are edible, like other nasturtiums, as are their rounded leaves. The dwarf plants are ideal for container gardening, but will also thrive in beds and garden plots. Hardy annual, 8-10" tall.
<ul>
<li>Hardy annual plants grow to 10-12 inches tall</li>
<li>Blossoms are chocolate-black</li>
<li>Blossoms are edible</li>
<li>Great for container growing</li>
<li>25 Seeds</li>
</ul>
Instructions - The intense velvety-black blooms of this nasturtium are completely unique within this genus. Growing only 10-12" tall, the dwarf plants are ideal for container gardens. The edible blossoms and gray-green leaves dress up spring salads both visually and with a surprising peppery burst or flavor. Hardy annual.
Sow 1/4" Deep
Germination 7-12 days
Thin 6-12" apart
Full Sun
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of availability

Black Velvet Nasturtium Flower (Mounding)

Seed Exchange - Given to SSE by longtime members Orral and Joan Craig who discovered it growing in an Amish garden near Arthur, Illinois. Native to the tropics and introduced to Europe in the 1570s. Fuzzy red flower heads resemble the comb of a rooster. Annual, 12" tall. Organic Annual Great cut flower or bedding plant Plants grow to 12 inches Fuzzy red flower heads 250 Seeds Instructions - Sow seeds indoors just beneath the surface of the soil. Plant out into average well-drained soil after the danger of frost has passed. Good cutting flower, fresh or dried. Sow seed indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost Germination 7-10 days Plant 12-18 apart Full Sun to Partial Shade Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of availability

Seed Exchange - Given to SSE by longtime members Orral and Joan Craig who discovered it growing in an Amish garden near Arthur, Illinois. Native to the tropics and introduced to Europe in the 1570s. Fuzzy red flower heads resemble the comb of a rooster. Annual, 12" tall. 
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<ul>
<li>Organic</li>
<li>Annual</li>
<li>Great cut flower or bedding plant</li>
<li>Plants grow to 12 inches</li>
<li>Fuzzy red flower heads</li>
<li>250 Seeds</li>
</ul>
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Instructions - Sow seeds indoors just beneath the surface of the soil. Plant out into average well-drained soil after the danger of frost has passed. Good cutting flower, fresh or dried.
Sow seed indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost
Germination 7-10  days
Plant 12-18 apart 
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of availability

Amish Cockscomb, Celosia, 1570's Heirloom, Organic

Renee's Garden - These lovely climbing nasturtiums have charming soft primrose yellow flowers and bright green foliage, much different from the usual bold and brassy color mix. They grow easily in any well-drained soil and will gracefully disguise neglected areas or twine along a fence, trellis, or wall, providing a summer arbor of pretty lily-pad-shaped leaves and long-spurred flowers. As a wonderful bonus, both the bright flowers and leaves are deliciously edible with a spicy watercress flavor. Characteristics: Heirloom Selection Hummingbird favorites Pollinators & Beneficials Annual vine Spring/summer/fall bloom Frost tender Instructions - To start outdoors, sow seeds in spring once all danger of frost is over in full sun (or part shade in hot climates). Nasturtiums need no added fertilizer in most soils. Poke seeds into well-worked soil about 1 inch deep and 3 to 4 inches apart. Press the soil firmly over the seeds and keep them moist. When seedlings are large enough to handle, thin 10 inches apart so plants will have ample room to grow. To start early indoors, sow 2 seeds each in individual 4-inch pots of well-drained seed starting mix 3 weeks before the last expected frost date. Cover 1 inch deep. Provide a strong light source. When seedlings have several sets of leaves, pinch out the weaker seedling leaving 1 per pot. After outdoor temperatures are evenly above 50°F (10°C) gradually acclimate to outdoor conditions. Transplant seedlings into the garden 10 to 12 inches apart in full sun. Climbing nasturtiums are very reliable and easy to grow in any well-drained soil. Help them to twine up their supports, then they’ll climb easily and bloom nonstop. Do not let plants dry out during the blooming season. You can also plant Moonlight to tumble along the ground. Plant in April-June for cold winters; March-July for mild winters Full sun or partial shade Sow seeds 3-4" apart; 1" deep 7-14 days to germinate Mature height: 4-6 feet Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers due to availability.

Renee's Garden - <meta charset="utf-8">These lovely climbing nasturtiums have charming soft primrose yellow flowers and bright green foliage, much different from the usual bold and brassy color mix. They grow easily in any well-drained soil and will gracefully disguise neglected areas or twine along a fence, trellis, or wall, providing a summer arbor of pretty lily-pad-shaped leaves and long-spurred flowers. As a wonderful bonus, both the bright flowers and leaves are deliciously edible with a spicy watercress flavor. 
 Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>Heirloom Selection</li>
<li>Hummingbird favorites </li>
<li>Pollinators &amp; Beneficials </li>
<li>Annual vine  
</li>
<li>Spring/summer/fall bloom </li>
<li>Frost tender </li>
</ul>
Instructions - To start outdoors, sow seeds in spring once all danger of frost is over in full sun (or part shade in hot climates). Nasturtiums need no added fertilizer in most soils. Poke seeds into well-worked soil about 1 inch deep and 3 to 4 inches apart. Press the soil firmly over the seeds and keep them moist. When seedlings are large enough to handle, thin 10 inches apart so plants will have ample room to grow.
To start early indoors, sow 2 seeds each in individual 4-inch pots of well-drained seed starting mix 3 weeks before the last expected frost date. Cover 1 inch deep. Provide a strong light source. When seedlings have several sets of leaves, pinch out the weaker seedling leaving 1 per pot. After outdoor temperatures are evenly above 50°F (10°C) gradually acclimate to outdoor conditions. Transplant seedlings into the garden 10 to 12 inches apart in full sun. 
<meta charset="utf-8"><meta charset="utf-8">Climbing nasturtiums are very reliable and easy to grow in any well-drained soil. Help them to twine up their supports, then they’ll climb easily and bloom nonstop. Do not let plants dry out during the blooming season. You can also plant Moonlight to tumble along the ground.  
<ul>
<li>Plant in April-June for cold winters; March-July for mild winters 
</li>
<li>Full sun or partial shade </li>
<li>Sow seeds 3-4" apart; 1" deep  
</li>
<li>7-14 days to germinate  
</li>
<li>Mature height: 4-6 feet</li>
</ul>
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute suppliers due to availability.

Moonlight Climbing Nasturtium (Climbing)

Back in stock Renee's Garden - Spitfire’s brilliant, scarlet-red blossoms shine out amongst trailing lily pad shaped green foliage and their nectar is adored by hovering hummingbirds. Train them up short trellises or tripods for a cascade of bright blossoms or use the abundant, fiery-colored spurred flowers and their handsome leaves as a perfect way to disguise neglected areas, soften fences or walls, or tumble from big containers. Both flowers and leaves are edible with a flavor reminiscent of watercress with a pinch of honey. Characteristics: Heirloom Selective Vibrant Red and Orange Hummingbird favorites Pollinators & Beneficials Annual vine Spring/summer/fall bloom Frost tender Instructions - To start outdoors, sow seeds in spring once all danger of frost is over in full sun (or part shade in hot climates). Nasturtiums need no added fertilizer in most soils. Poke seeds into well-worked soil about 1 inch deep and 3 to 4 inches apart. Press the soil firmly over the seeds and keep them moist. When seedlings are large enough to handle, thin 10 inches apart so plants will have ample room to grow. To start early indoors, sow 2 seeds each in individual 4-inch pots of well-drained seed starting mix 3 weeks before the last expected frost date. Cover 1 inch deep. Provide a strong light source. When seedlings have several sets of leaves, pinch out the weaker seedling leaving 1 per pot. After outdoor temperatures are evenly above 50°F (10°C) gradually acclimate to outdoor conditions. Transplant seedlings into the garden 10 to 12 inches apart in full sun. Climbing nasturtiums are very reliable and easy to grow in any well-drained soil. Help them to twine up their supports, then they’ll climb easily and bloom nonstop. Do not let plants dry out during the blooming season. You can also plant Moonlight to tumble along the ground. Plant in April-June for cold winters; March-July for mild winters Full sun or partial shade Sow seeds 3-4" apart; 1" deep 7-14 days to germinate Mature height: 4-6 feet Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers due to availability.

Back in stock Renee's Garden - Spitfire’s brilliant, scarlet-red blossoms shine out amongst trailing lily pad shaped green foliage and their nectar is adored by hovering hummingbirds. Train them up short trellises or tripods for a cascade of bright blossoms or use the abundant, fiery-colored spurred flowers and their handsome leaves as a perfect way to disguise neglected areas, soften fences or walls, or tumble from big containers. Both flowers and leaves are edible with a flavor reminiscent of watercress with a pinch of honey. 
 Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>Heirloom Selective </li>
<li>Vibrant Red and Orange</li>
<li>Hummingbird favorites </li>
<li>Pollinators &amp; Beneficials </li>
<li>Annual vine </li>
<li>Spring/summer/fall bloom </li>
<li>Frost tender </li>
</ul>
 
Instructions - To start outdoors, sow seeds in spring once all danger of frost is over in full sun (or part shade in hot climates). Nasturtiums need no added fertilizer in most soils. Poke seeds into well-worked soil about 1 inch deep and 3 to 4 inches apart. Press the soil firmly over the seeds and keep them moist. When seedlings are large enough to handle, thin 10 inches apart so plants will have ample room to grow.
To start early indoors, sow 2 seeds each in individual 4-inch pots of well-drained seed starting mix 3 weeks before the last expected frost date. Cover 1 inch deep. Provide a strong light source. When seedlings have several sets of leaves, pinch out the weaker seedling leaving 1 per pot. After outdoor temperatures are evenly above 50°F (10°C) gradually acclimate to outdoor conditions. Transplant seedlings into the garden 10 to 12 inches apart in full sun.
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Climbing nasturtiums are very reliable and easy to grow in any well-drained soil. Help them to twine up their supports, then they’ll climb easily and bloom nonstop. Do not let plants dry out during the blooming season. You can also plant Moonlight to tumble along the ground. 
<ul>
<li>Plant in April-June for cold winters; March-July for mild winters</li>
<li>Full sun or partial shade </li>
<li>Sow seeds 3-4" apart; 1" deep </li>
<li>7-14 days to germinate </li>
<li>Mature height: 4-6 feet</li>
</ul>
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute suppliers due to availability.

Spitfire Climbing Nasturtium (Climbing)

Queeny Formula Mix - This is a beautiful mix of the ever so popular Queeny Series. Our new seed stock arrives 5/15 and orders will he sent out 5/16-5/18. If you would like your other part of order shipped, simply let us know. The blossoms are lime, lemon, peach, orange and rose. It is a mostly double and semi-double blossoms but some singles will bloom but are just as beautiful plus they are beloved by the pollinators. The more you cut, the more they bloom. They are perfect for any garden bed. Original Seed from Johnny’s Annual plants grow to 3 feet tall Doubled and semi-doubled blossoms grow to 2-3.5 inches across Wide variety of colors Long stems make for a great cut flower .25g or ~30 Seeds Instructions -Sow seeds outdoors after last frost. Zinnias prefer well-drained average soil. Water regularly, keeping leaves dry. Remove spent blossoms frequently to prolong blooming. Sow 1/8" Deep Germination 5-24 days Thin 10-12" apart Full Sun

Queeny Formula Mix  - This is a beautiful mix of the ever so popular Queeny Series. Our new seed stock arrives 5/15 and orders will he sent out 5/16-5/18. If you would like your other part of order shipped, simply let us know. 
The blossoms are lime, lemon, peach, orange and rose. It is a mostly double and semi-double blossoms but some singles will bloom but are just as beautiful plus they are beloved by the pollinators.  The more you cut, the more they bloom. They are perfect for any garden bed. 
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<ul>
<li>Original Seed from Johnny’s </li>
<li>Annual plants grow to 3 feet tall</li>
<li>Doubled and semi-doubled blossoms grow to 2-3.5 inches across</li>
<li>Wide variety of colors</li>
<li>Long stems make for a great cut flower</li>
<li>.25g or ~30 Seeds</li>
</ul>
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Instructions -Sow seeds outdoors after last frost. Zinnias prefer well-drained average soil. Water regularly, keeping leaves dry. Remove spent blossoms frequently to prolong blooming.
<ul>
<li>Sow 1/8" Deep</li>
<li>Germination 5-24 days</li>
<li>Thin 10-12" apart</li>
<li>Full Sun</li>
</ul>

Queeny Formula Mix Seed Zinnia Flower

Packet - .25g or ~30 Seeds

Bulk - 1.5g or ~ 175 Seeds

The Seed Savers Exchange - This is the closest to white of any nasturtium available to gardeners, unique within the genus. Many years of selection have gone into producing this pale-cream to yellowish-white variety. A great conversation piece in any garden. Plants climb 6' or more with proper support. Hardy annual. Characteristics: Hardy annual plants grow to 10-14 inches tall Yellow-white blossoms Flowers are edible Grows well in containers 25 Seeds Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors one week after last frost. Plants prefer average moist soil. Water during dry spells, but do not fertilize, as this will promote more foliage than flowers. Sow 1/4" Deep Germination 5-21 days Thin 6-12" apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of availability

The Seed Savers Exchange - This is the closest to white of any nasturtium available to gardeners, unique within the genus. Many years of selection have gone into producing this pale-cream to yellowish-white variety. A great conversation piece in any garden. Plants climb 6' or more with proper support. Hardy annual.
Characteristics: 
Hardy annual plants grow to 10-14 inches tall
Yellow-white blossoms
Flowers are edible
Grows well in containers
25 Seeds
Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors one week after last frost. Plants prefer average moist soil. Water during dry spells, but do not fertilize, as this will promote more foliage than flowers.
Sow 1/4" Deep
Germination 5-21 days
Thin 6-12" apart 
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of availability

Milkmaid Nasturtium Flower (Climbing)

The Seed Savers Exchange - This classic Victorian nasturtium has dark blue-green foliage and brilliant crimson flowers on 12-14" plants. This variety has been grown in the United States since the 1890s, and today it is perfect for everyone’s favorite contemporary gardening method: containers. Beyond the garden, the edible flowers and leaves can add style and color to plates as a garnish—or as a peppery addition to salads and pastas. Hardy annual. Hardy annual plants grow 12-14 inches tall Bright crimson flowers and dark blue-green leaves Flower and leaves are edible Great for container growing 25 Seeds Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors one week after last frost. Plants prefer average moist soil. Water during dry spells, but do not fertilize, as this will promote more foliage than flowers. Sow 1/4" Deep Germination 7-12 days Thin 6-12" apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of availability

The Seed Savers Exchange - This classic Victorian nasturtium has dark blue-green foliage and brilliant crimson flowers on 12-14" plants. This variety has been grown in the United States since the 1890s, and today it is perfect for everyone’s favorite contemporary gardening method: containers. Beyond the garden, the edible flowers and leaves can add style and color to plates as a garnish—or as a peppery addition to salads and pastas. Hardy annual.
<ul>
<li>Hardy annual plants grow 12-14 inches tall</li>
<li>Bright crimson flowers and dark blue-green leaves</li>
<li>Flower and leaves are edible</li>
<li>Great for container growing</li>
<li>25 Seeds</li>
</ul>
Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors one week after last frost. Plants prefer average moist soil. Water during dry spells, but do not fertilize, as this will promote more foliage than flowers.
Sow 1/4" Deep
Germination 7-12 days
Thin 6-12" apart 
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of availability

Empress of India Nasturtium Flower, 1890 Heirloom

Empress of India Nasturtium Flower, 1890 Heirloom (Mounding)

Firefly Farm 25 Seeds

Seedsavers Exchange 25 Seeds

🌸 Sensation Mix Cosmos (Cosmos bipinnatus) – "The Timeless Garden Classic" Step back in time with the Sensation Mix Cosmos, a legendary heirloom variety that has been a staple in cottage gardens since the 1930s. This award-winning mix is famous for its towering stems, delicate fern-like foliage, and large, saucer-shaped blooms in shades of crisp white, soft pink, rose, and deep crimson. Our children love to pick flowers and cosmos let them pick all the flowers they seem to want. The more you pick them, the more they bloom. 🌟 Key Highlights A True Heirloom: An All-America Selections winner since 1937, preserved for generations for its reliability and beauty. Thrives on Neglect: Unlike most flowers, these actually perform better in lean, poor-quality soil. Pollinator Paradise: A top-tier choice for attracting bees, butterflies, and even hummingbirds with its easily accessible nectar. Non-Stop Blooms: The more you harvest these long-stemmed beauties for bouquets, the more flowers the plant produces! Effortless Height: Reaches up to 4–5 feet, making it the perfect "backdrop" plant for garden fences and borders. 📋 Quick Facts Feature Details Plant Type Annual Heirloom Height 36 – 60 inches Sun Exposure Full Sun (6+ hours) Bloom Time Mid-Summer to First Frost Soil Preference Lean, sandy, or poor soil (Avoid heavy fertilizers!) Water Needs Low (Very drought-tolerant) Flower Size 3 – 4 inches wide 🌿 Why You’ll Love It The Sensation Mix is the ultimate "set it and forget it" flower. If you have a corner of your yard where the soil is too sandy or rocky for other plants, Cosmos will thrive there. In fact, rich soil or too much fertilizer will actually result in more leaves and fewer flowers, making it the perfect low-cost, high-reward addition to your garden. Its airy, ethereal texture adds movement to the garden, swaying gracefully in the breeze. For the floral designer, these are indispensable, providing a romantic, "just-picked" look to any summer arrangement. 🚜 Planting & Care Instructions Sowing: Direct sow outdoors once the soil has warmed. Cosmos are sensitive to frost, so wait until late spring. Depth: Plant seeds 1/4 inch deep. The "Lean" Rule: Do not add compost or fertilizer to the planting area. These flowers prefer "hungry" soil to produce the best bloom show. Spacing: Space plants 12–18 inches apart. They grow tall and wide, so they appreciate the elbow room! Staking: Because of their height, they may benefit from staking or being planted against a fence to protect them from heavy winds. Gardener's Tip: "Cosmos are the 'gateway drug' for new gardeners. Because they are so easy to grow from seed and so attractive to monarch butterflies, they are the perfect project for kids or beginners!" Bring heirloom charm and buzzing life to your backyard!Grab a packet of Sensation Mix Cosmos and watch your garden come alive with color and wings. 🛒🦋✨

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Step back in time with the Sensation Mix Cosmos, a legendary heirloom variety that has been a staple in cottage gardens since the 1930s. This award-winning mix is famous for its towering stems, delicate fern-like foliage, and large, saucer-shaped blooms in shades of crisp white, soft pink, rose, and deep crimson. Our children love to pick flowers and cosmos let them pick all the flowers they seem to want.  The more you pick them, the more they bloom. 
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<h3 data-line="6" id="🌟 Key Highlights">🌟 Key Highlights</h3>
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A True Heirloom: An All-America Selections winner since 1937, preserved for generations for its reliability and beauty.</li>
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Thrives on Neglect: Unlike most flowers, these actually perform better in lean, poor-quality soil.</li>
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Pollinator Paradise: A top-tier choice for attracting bees, butterflies, and even hummingbirds with its easily accessible nectar.</li>
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Non-Stop Blooms: The more you harvest these long-stemmed beauties for bouquets, the more flowers the plant produces!</li>
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Effortless Height: Reaches up to 4–5 feet, making it the perfect "backdrop" plant for garden fences and borders.</li>
</ul>
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<h3 data-line="15" id="📋 Quick Facts">📋 Quick Facts</h3>
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<th>Feature</th>
<th>Details</th>
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<td>Plant Type</td>
<td>Annual Heirloom</td>
</tr>
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<td>Height</td>
<td>36 – 60 inches</td>
</tr>
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<td>Sun Exposure</td>
<td>Full Sun (6+ hours)</td>
</tr>
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<td>Bloom Time</td>
<td>Mid-Summer to First Frost</td>
</tr>
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<td>Soil Preference</td>
<td>Lean, sandy, or poor soil (Avoid heavy fertilizers!)</td>
</tr>
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<td>Water Needs</td>
<td>Low (Very drought-tolerant)</td>
</tr>
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<td>Flower Size</td>
<td>3 – 4 inches wide</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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<h3 data-line="29" id="🌿 Why You’ll Love It">🌿 Why You’ll Love It</h3>
The Sensation Mix is the ultimate "set it and forget it" flower. If you have a corner of your yard where the soil is too sandy or rocky for other plants, Cosmos will thrive there. In fact, rich soil or too much fertilizer will actually result in more leaves and fewer flowers, making it the perfect low-cost, high-reward addition to your garden.
Its airy, ethereal texture adds movement to the garden, swaying gracefully in the breeze. For the floral designer, these are indispensable, providing a romantic, "just-picked" look to any summer arrangement.
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<h3 data-line="36" id="🚜 Planting &amp; Care Instructions">🚜 Planting &amp; Care Instructions</h3>
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Sowing: Direct sow outdoors once the soil has warmed. Cosmos are sensitive to frost, so wait until late spring.</li>
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Depth: Plant seeds 1/4 inch deep.</li>
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The "Lean" Rule: Do not add compost or fertilizer to the planting area. These flowers prefer "hungry" soil to produce the best bloom show.</li>
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Spacing: Space plants 12–18 inches apart. They grow tall and wide, so they appreciate the elbow room!</li>
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Staking: Because of their height, they may benefit from staking or being planted against a fence to protect them from heavy winds.</li>
</ol>
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Gardener's Tip: "Cosmos are the 'gateway drug' for new gardeners. Because they are so easy to grow from seed and so attractive to monarch butterflies, they are the perfect project for kids or beginners!"
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Bring heirloom charm and buzzing life to your backyard! Grab a packet of Sensation Mix Cosmos and watch your garden come alive with color and wings. 🛒🦋✨

Sensation Mix Cosmos Mixture Flower, 1936 Heirloom

Bells of Ireland: The Architect’s Favorite Greenery 🍀 Add a touch of luck and striking vertical interest to your garden with Bells of Ireland (Moluccella laevis). Despite the name, these unique flowers are native to Turkey and the Caucasus, but they have been a staple of English and Irish cottage gardens for centuries. Known for their rare, apple-green "bells," they are a favorite of floral designers and home gardeners alike. ✨ The History on Why Bells of Ireland are Truly Unique In a world of bright reds and yellows, the cool, crisp green of Bells of Ireland offers a sophisticated contrast that makes every other flower in your garden "pop." Stunning Architecture: Grows in tall, stately spires (up to 3 feet) covered in shell-like, emerald-green calyxes. The "Hidden" Flower: The large green "bells" are actually the plant's calyxes; the true flowers are tiny, fragrant white blossoms nestled deep inside the bells. Symbol of Good Luck: Historically associated with luck and prosperity, making them a meaningful gift in bouquets. Floral Industry Gold: One of the best-known "filler" flowers for professional arrangements because of their longevity and unique form. Incredible Dried Flower: These spires hold their shape and a beautiful pale-straw/lime color when dried, making them perfect for year-round indoor decor. The Bells of Ireland (Moluccella laevis) has one of the most misleading names in the botanical world. It is not from Ireland, nor is it related to any Irish wildflower. It is actually a member of the Mint family (Lamiaceae) and is native to the arid regions of Turkey, Syria, and the Caucasus. Here is the historical journey of this "green wonder," including its 19th-century catalog history. The plant was first formally described by Western botanists in the 1500s. It appears in the famous 1597 Herball, or Generall Historie of Plantes by John Gerard. At that time, it was known as "Molucca Balm" because it was mistakenly believed to have originated in the Molucca Islands (Indonesia). Gerard described it as: "A strange plant... the floures grow foorth of the bosomes of the leaves, like unto a little bell, of a light greene colour." In the 1800s, the plant was rarely called "Bells of Ireland." Instead, it was sold under its botanical name or the common name "Shell Flower." Below is a reconstructed excerpt typical of those found in Vick’s Illustrated Floral Guide (1872), one of the most popular American seed catalogs of the Victorian era: MOLUCCELLA LAEVIS (Shell Flower) *"A very curious and handsome plant from Syria, growing about two feet high. The flowers are small and white, but are surrounded by a large, bell-shaped, leafy calyx, of a beautiful green color, which is the most attractive part of the plant. The stems are densely crowded with these 'shells' or bells, giving the plant a very singular and graceful appearance. It is an annual of easy culture, though the seeds are often slow to germinate. It is highly prized for its singular beauty in the garden, and when dried, the bells remain for a long time, making it a valuable acquisition for winter bouquets." Renamed- The shift in name from "Shell Flower" or "Molucca Balm" to "Bells of Ireland" didn't happen until the mid-20th century. The Marketing Rebrand: In the 1940s and 50s, as the floral industry boomed in America, seedsmen and florists looked for more "romantic" names for exotic plants. Because of its vivid green color (a color deeply associated with Ireland) and its bell-like shape, it was rebranded as "Bells of Ireland" to appeal to the home gardener's love for cottage-style themes. Symbolism: It quickly became a staple for St. Patrick's Day arrangements, cementing its new name in the public consciousness. In the Victorian era, "Bells of Ireland" (Shell Flower) was part of a major trend called "Everlastings." Victorians were obsessed with dried flowers that could last through the long, colorless winters. Because the green calyxes of the Moluccella turn a beautiful parchment-white or pale lime when dried and maintain their structural integrity for years, they were featured prominently in the bell jars and parlor vases of the late 1800s. 🌿 Product Specifications Feature Details Common Name Bells of Ireland Botanical Name Moluccella laevis Plant Type Cool-Season Annual Mature Height 24 – 36 Inches Bloom Color Bright Apple-Green Light Requirements Full Sun to Partial Shade Days to Bloom 90 – 100 Days 📖 Growing & Care Tips The Secret to Germination: Bells of Ireland seeds can be "fickle." For the best results, perform cold stratification: Place seeds in a damp paper towel inside a plastic bag in the refrigerator for 1–2 weeks before planting. They also need light to germinate, so press them into the soil surface but do not cover them. Sowing: Direct sow in early spring while the soil is still cool. They do not transplant well due to a sensitive taproot. Support: Because the flower spikes are tall and heavy, they may need staking or a nearby fence to keep them from toppling over in heavy rain or wind. Temperature: These are cool-weather lovers. They will thrive in spring and early summer but may fade once the extreme heat of mid-August arrives. Self-Seeding: If you leave a few stalks in the garden at the end of the season, they will often drop seeds and return the following spring! 💐 Perfect For... Cutting Gardens: A "must-have" for anyone who loves making their own floral arrangements. Back-of-Border Interest: Use their height to create a lush green backdrop for shorter, brighter flowers like Zinnias or Snapdragons. Dried Winter Vases: Hang them upside down in a dark, dry place to preserve the stalks for winter displays. Bring a splash of refreshing green and a bit of luck to your landscape. Order your Bells of Ireland seeds today! 🛒🌿

<h1 data-line="0" id="Bells of Ireland: The Architect’s Favorite Greenery 🍀">Bells of Ireland: The Architect’s Favorite Greenery 🍀</h1>
Add a touch of luck and striking vertical interest to your garden with Bells of Ireland (Moluccella laevis). Despite the name, these unique flowers are native to Turkey and the Caucasus, but they have been a staple of English and Irish cottage gardens for centuries. Known for their rare, apple-green "bells," they are a favorite of floral designers and home gardeners alike.
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<h2 data-line="6" id="✨ Why Bells of Ireland are Truly Unique">✨ The History on Why Bells of Ireland are Truly Unique</h2>
In a world of bright reds and yellows, the cool, crisp green of Bells of Ireland offers a sophisticated contrast that makes every other flower in your garden "pop."
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Stunning Architecture: Grows in tall, stately spires (up to 3 feet) covered in shell-like, emerald-green calyxes.</li>
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The "Hidden" Flower: The large green "bells" are actually the plant's calyxes; the true flowers are tiny, fragrant white blossoms nestled deep inside the bells.</li>
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Symbol of Good Luck: Historically associated with luck and prosperity, making them a meaningful gift in bouquets.</li>
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Floral Industry Gold: One of the best-known "filler" flowers for professional arrangements because of their longevity and unique form.</li>
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Incredible Dried Flower: These spires hold their shape and a beautiful pale-straw/lime color when dried, making them perfect for year-round indoor decor.</li>
</ul>
The Bells of Ireland (Moluccella laevis) has one of the most misleading names in the botanical world. It is not from Ireland, nor is it related to any Irish wildflower. It is actually a member of the Mint family (Lamiaceae) and is native to the arid regions of Turkey, Syria, and the Caucasus.
Here is the historical journey of this "green wonder," including its 19th-century catalog history.
The plant was first formally described by Western botanists in the 1500s. It appears in the famous 1597 Herball, or Generall Historie of Plantes by John Gerard. At that time, it was known as "Molucca Balm" because it was mistakenly believed to have originated in the Molucca Islands (Indonesia).
Gerard described it as:
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"A strange plant... the floures grow foorth of the bosomes of the leaves, like unto a little bell, of a light greene colour."
</blockquote>
In the 1800s, the plant was rarely called "Bells of Ireland." Instead, it was sold under its botanical name or the common name "Shell Flower."
Below is a reconstructed excerpt typical of those found in Vick’s Illustrated Floral Guide (1872), one of the most popular American seed catalogs of the Victorian era:
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<h3 data-line="19">MOLUCCELLA LAEVIS (Shell Flower)</h3>
*"A very curious and handsome plant from Syria, growing about two feet high. The flowers are small and white, but are surrounded by a large, bell-shaped, leafy calyx, of a beautiful green color, which is the most attractive part of the plant. The stems are densely crowded with these 'shells' or bells, giving the plant a very singular and graceful appearance.
It is an annual of easy culture, though the seeds are often slow to germinate. It is highly prized for its singular beauty in the garden, and when dried, the bells remain for a long time, making it a valuable acquisition for winter bouquets."
</blockquote>
Renamed- The shift in name from "Shell Flower" or "Molucca Balm" to "Bells of Ireland" didn't happen until the mid-20th century.
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The Marketing Rebrand: In the 1940s and 50s, as the floral industry boomed in America, seedsmen and florists looked for more "romantic" names for exotic plants. Because of its vivid green color (a color deeply associated with Ireland) and its bell-like shape, it was rebranded as "Bells of Ireland" to appeal to the home gardener's love for cottage-style themes.</li>
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Symbolism: It quickly became a staple for St. Patrick's Day arrangements, cementing its new name in the public consciousness.</li>
</ul>
In the Victorian era, "Bells of Ireland" (Shell Flower) was part of a major trend called "Everlastings." Victorians were obsessed with dried flowers that could last through the long, colorless winters.
Because the green calyxes of the Moluccella turn a beautiful parchment-white or pale lime when dried and maintain their structural integrity for years, they were featured prominently in the bell jars and parlor vases of the late 1800s.
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<h2 data-line="18" id="🌿 Product Specifications">🌿 Product Specifications</h2>
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<th>Feature</th>
<th>Details</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody data-line="22">
<tr data-line="22">
<td>Common Name</td>
<td>Bells of Ireland</td>
</tr>
<tr data-line="23">
<td>Botanical Name</td>
<td>Moluccella laevis</td>
</tr>
<tr data-line="24">
<td>Plant Type</td>
<td>Cool-Season Annual</td>
</tr>
<tr data-line="25">
<td>Mature Height</td>
<td>24 – 36 Inches</td>
</tr>
<tr data-line="26">
<td>Bloom Color</td>
<td>Bright Apple-Green</td>
</tr>
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<td>Light Requirements</td>
<td>Full Sun to Partial Shade</td>
</tr>
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<td>Days to Bloom</td>
<td>90 – 100 Days</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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<h2 data-line="32" id="📖 Growing &amp; Care Tips">📖 Growing &amp; Care Tips</h2>
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The Secret to Germination: Bells of Ireland seeds can be "fickle." For the best results, perform cold stratification: Place seeds in a damp paper towel inside a plastic bag in the refrigerator for 1–2 weeks before planting. They also need light to germinate, so press them into the soil surface but do not cover them.
</blockquote>
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Sowing: Direct sow in early spring while the soil is still cool. They do not transplant well due to a sensitive taproot.</li>
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Support: Because the flower spikes are tall and heavy, they may need staking or a nearby fence to keep them from toppling over in heavy rain or wind.</li>
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Temperature: These are cool-weather lovers. They will thrive in spring and early summer but may fade once the extreme heat of mid-August arrives.</li>
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Self-Seeding: If you leave a few stalks in the garden at the end of the season, they will often drop seeds and return the following spring!</li>
</ol>
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<h2 data-line="43" id="💐 Perfect For...">💐 Perfect For...</h2>
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Cutting Gardens: A "must-have" for anyone who loves making their own floral arrangements.</li>
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Back-of-Border Interest: Use their height to create a lush green backdrop for shorter, brighter flowers like Zinnias or Snapdragons.</li>
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Dried Winter Vases: Hang them upside down in a dark, dry place to preserve the stalks for winter displays.</li>
</ul>
Bring a splash of refreshing green and a bit of luck to your landscape. Order your Bells of Ireland seeds today! 🛒🌿

Bells of Ireland Flower

Firefly Farm 150 Seeds

Seedsaver's Exchange 100 Seeds

🎨 Firefly Blaze Mix Nasturtium (Tropaeolum majus) The Flickering Jewel of the Edible Garden Ignite your garden with the Firefly Blaze Mix, a stunning selection of nasturtiums designed to mimic the warm, dancing glow of a summer bonfire. This "Firefly" mix offers a breathtaking palette of scarlet-red, brilliant orange, and honey-gold blooms that stand out against lily-pad-shaped, emerald-green foliage. Classified as a dwarf, mounding variety, it offers the perfect balance of form and function—staying tidy enough for garden borders while producing lush, 24-to-30-inch vines that spill elegantly over the sides of containers or create a dense, flowery carpet. The poorer the soil, the better the blooms! 📜 Historical Heritage & Global Journey Nasturtiums are a true New World treasure, originally native to the rugged slopes of the Andean Mountains in South America (spanning from Peru to Colombia). They were brought to Europe by Spanish conquistadors in the 1500s and quickly became a sensation in royal gardens. Historically, they were known as "Indian Cress" because their peppery flavor reminded explorers of watercress. In the 17th century, they were valued as a vital "scurvy-preventing" plant on long voyages due to their high Vitamin C content. By the Victorian era, nasturtiums had become a staple of the "Cottage Garden" movement. Our Firefly Blaze Mix carries on this legacy of utility and beauty, representing the refined, dwarf mounding habit that was perfected in the early 20th century to suit the smaller garden beds of the modern era. ✨ Product Highlights The "Goldilocks" Size: With a 24-to-30-inch height and vine length, these are larger than "ultra-dwarf" types but far more manageable than climbing varieties. They provide excellent ground cover without taking over the garden. Completely Edible: Every part of the plant is a gourmet treat! The flowers add a mild, sweet-peppery flavor to salads, while the leaves offer a spicy "kick" similar to arugula. The Ultimate Companion Plant: Often called the "Trap Crop," nasturtiums naturally draw aphids away from your prized vegetables like kale and tomatoes. Deer & Rabbit Resistant: The spicy, mustard-oil scent of the foliage acts as a natural deterrent to garden grazers. Pollinator Magnet: Hummingbirds and long-tongued bees are particularly drawn to the deep nectar spurs found at the back of each "Firefly" bloom. 🛠️ Quick Growth Profile Feature Specifications Scientific Name Tropaeolum majus Plant Type Annual (Mounding / Dwarf) Height / Vine Length 24 to 30 inches Sun Requirement Full Sun to Partial Shade Bloom Period Early Summer through Frost Days to Maturity 55–65 Days Edibility Flowers, Leaves, and Seed Pods (Pickled) 🌱 How to Grow Firefly Blaze Nasturtiums 1. Sowing the Seeds (Direct Sow is Best):Nasturtiums have large, easy-to-handle seeds (great for kids!) and do not like being transplanted. When: Sow outdoors after all danger of frost has passed and the soil is warm. Depth: Sow seeds 1/2 inch to 1 inch deep. They require darkness to germinate. Scarification: For faster sprouting, you can nick the hard seed coat with a nail file or soak them in warm water for 4–8 hours before planting. 2. The "Love 'em and Leave 'em" Rule:One of the unique secrets to nasturtiums is that they thrive on neglect. Soil: Avoid rich, fertilized soil. If the soil is too "good" or contains too much nitrogen, the plant will produce massive amounts of leaves and very few flowers. Poor, sandy, or average soil is perfect. Watering: Water regularly until established, but once they are growing, they are quite drought-tolerant. 3. Maintenance: Spacing: Thin seedlings to 10–12 inches apart. The 30-inch vines will eventually grow together to form a solid, weed-suppressing mound. Pests: If you see aphids on your nasturtiums, don't panic! This means the plant is doing its job as a trap crop. Simply spray them off with a sharp blast of water from the hose. 🥗 Kitchen Tip: "Poor Man's Capers" Once the flowers fade, the plant produces green, three-lobed seed pods. Historically, these were harvested while still green and pickled in vinegar to create "Poor Man's Capers"—a spicy, tangy treat that tastes remarkably like the real thing! Garden Tip: Plant Firefly Blaze Mix in hanging baskets or at the edge of raised beds. The 30-inch vines will "blaze" downwards, creating a stunning waterfall of color that is visible from across the garden. 🏮🔥

<h2 data-line="0" id="🎨 Firefly Blaze Mix Nasturtium (Tropaeolum majus)">🎨 Firefly Blaze Mix Nasturtium (Tropaeolum majus)</h2>
The Flickering Jewel of the Edible Garden
Ignite your garden with the Firefly Blaze Mix, a stunning selection of nasturtiums designed to mimic the warm, dancing glow of a summer bonfire. This "Firefly" mix offers a breathtaking palette of scarlet-red, brilliant orange, and honey-gold blooms that stand out against lily-pad-shaped, emerald-green foliage. Classified as a dwarf, mounding variety, it offers the perfect balance of form and function—staying tidy enough for garden borders while producing lush, 24-to-30-inch vines that spill elegantly over the sides of containers or create a dense, flowery carpet. The poorer the soil, the better the blooms! 
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<h3 data-line="7" id="📜 Historical Heritage &amp; Global Journey">📜 Historical Heritage &amp; Global Journey</h3>
Nasturtiums are a true New World treasure, originally native to the rugged slopes of the Andean Mountains in South America (spanning from Peru to Colombia). They were brought to Europe by Spanish conquistadors in the 1500s and quickly became a sensation in royal gardens.
Historically, they were known as "Indian Cress" because their peppery flavor reminded explorers of watercress. In the 17th century, they were valued as a vital "scurvy-preventing" plant on long voyages due to their high Vitamin C content. By the Victorian era, nasturtiums had become a staple of the "Cottage Garden" movement. Our Firefly Blaze Mix carries on this legacy of utility and beauty, representing the refined, dwarf mounding habit that was perfected in the early 20th century to suit the smaller garden beds of the modern era.
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<h3 data-line="14" id="✨ Product Highlights">✨ Product Highlights</h3>
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The "Goldilocks" Size: With a 24-to-30-inch height and vine length, these are larger than "ultra-dwarf" types but far more manageable than climbing varieties. They provide excellent ground cover without taking over the garden.</li>
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Completely Edible: Every part of the plant is a gourmet treat! The flowers add a mild, sweet-peppery flavor to salads, while the leaves offer a spicy "kick" similar to arugula.</li>
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The Ultimate Companion Plant: Often called the "Trap Crop," nasturtiums naturally draw aphids away from your prized vegetables like kale and tomatoes.</li>
<li data-line="18">
Deer &amp; Rabbit Resistant: The spicy, mustard-oil scent of the foliage acts as a natural deterrent to garden grazers.</li>
<li data-line="19">
Pollinator Magnet: Hummingbirds and long-tongued bees are particularly drawn to the deep nectar spurs found at the back of each "Firefly" bloom.</li>
</ul>
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<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>Scientific Name</td>
<td>Tropaeolum majus</td>
</tr>
<tr data-line="27">
<td>Plant Type</td>
<td>Annual (Mounding / Dwarf)</td>
</tr>
<tr data-line="28">
<td>Height / Vine Length</td>
<td>24 to 30 inches</td>
</tr>
<tr data-line="29">
<td>Sun Requirement</td>
<td>Full Sun to Partial Shade</td>
</tr>
<tr data-line="30">
<td>Bloom Period</td>
<td>Early Summer through Frost</td>
</tr>
<tr data-line="31">
<td>Days to Maturity</td>
<td>55–65 Days</td>
</tr>
<tr data-line="32">
<td>Edibility</td>
<td>Flowers, Leaves, and Seed Pods (Pickled)</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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<h3 data-line="36" id="🌱 How to Grow Firefly Blaze Nasturtiums">🌱 How to Grow Firefly Blaze Nasturtiums</h3>
1. Sowing the Seeds (Direct Sow is Best): Nasturtiums have large, easy-to-handle seeds (great for kids!) and do not like being transplanted.
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When: Sow outdoors after all danger of frost has passed and the soil is warm.</li>
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Depth: Sow seeds 1/2 inch to 1 inch deep. They require darkness to germinate.</li>
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Scarification: For faster sprouting, you can nick the hard seed coat with a nail file or soak them in warm water for 4–8 hours before planting.</li>
</ul>
2. The "Love 'em and Leave 'em" Rule: One of the unique secrets to nasturtiums is that they thrive on neglect.
<ul data-line="46">
<li data-line="46">
Soil: Avoid rich, fertilized soil. If the soil is too "good" or contains too much nitrogen, the plant will produce massive amounts of leaves and very few flowers. Poor, sandy, or average soil is perfect.</li>
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Watering: Water regularly until established, but once they are growing, they are quite drought-tolerant.</li>
</ul>
3. Maintenance:
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Spacing: Thin seedlings to 10–12 inches apart. The 30-inch vines will eventually grow together to form a solid, weed-suppressing mound.</li>
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Pests: If you see aphids on your nasturtiums, don't panic! This means the plant is doing its job as a trap crop. Simply spray them off with a sharp blast of water from the hose.</li>
</ul>
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<h3 data-line="55" id="🥗 Kitchen Tip: &quot;Poor Man's Capers&quot;">🥗 Kitchen Tip: "Poor Man's Capers"</h3>
Once the flowers fade, the plant produces green, three-lobed seed pods. Historically, these were harvested while still green and pickled in vinegar to create "Poor Man's Capers"—a spicy, tangy treat that tastes remarkably like the real thing!
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Garden Tip: Plant Firefly Blaze Mix in hanging baskets or at the edge of raised beds. The 30-inch vines will "blaze" downwards, creating a stunning waterfall of color that is visible from across the garden. 🏮🔥
</blockquote>

Firefly Blaze Mix, Mounding Nasturtium Flower

Firefly Packet 25 Seeds

Firefly 1oz 200 Seeds

🌸 Royal Mix Sweet Pea (Lathyrus odoratus) The Grand Standard for Fragrance and Elegance Elevate your garden with the Royal Mix Sweet Pea, a majestic selection celebrated for its large, ruffled blooms and legendary perfume. This "Royal" series is the gold standard for cutting gardens, offering a sophisticated palette of deep crimson, lavender, rose-pink, navy blue, and pure white. Known for having longer stems and better heat resistance than many older varieties, the Royal Mix allows you to bring the intoxicating scent of an English cottage garden straight into your home. 📜 Historical Heritage & Origin The story of the Sweet Pea begins in Sicily in 1695, when a monk named Franciscus Cupani discovered a small, intensely fragrant wild pea with purple and maroon flowers. By the 19th century, they had become a Victorian obsession. The "Royal" strain represents a 20th-century peak in Sweet Pea breeding. It was developed to improve upon the famous "Spencer" ruffled types of the early 1900s. Breeders specifically selected the Royal lineage for florist-quality traits: sturdier stems, larger "multi-bloom" flower heads (often 4–5 blossoms per stem), and a vigorous growth habit that could withstand the transition from spring to summer heat better than its ancestors. Today, it remains one of the most popular mixes for those who demand the perfect balance of visual drama and classic scent. ✨ Product Highlights Elite Fragrance: Produces an intense, honey-sweet aroma that can perfume an entire patio or room. Designer Color Palette: A carefully balanced mix of saturated solids and delicate bicolors. Premier Cut Flower: Specifically bred for long, straight stems that make arranging bouquets effortless. Vigorous Climber: Reaches heights of 5 to 6 feet, quickly covering fences, trellises, or obelisks. Improved Heat Tolerance: Stays in bloom longer into the early summer than traditional heirloom varieties. 🛠️ Quick Growth Profile Feature Specifications Scientific Name Lathyrus odoratus Plant Type Hardy Annual Height 5 to 6 feet Sun Requirement Full Sun (6-8+ hours) Bloom Period Spring to Early Summer Days to Maturity 75–90 Days Growth Habit Vining (Requires support) 🌱 How to Grow Royal Mix Sweet Peas 1. Seed Preparation (The Secret to Success):Sweet Pea seeds have a very tough outer coat. To speed up germination: Nicking: Use a nail clipper or sandpaper to gently "nick" the seed coat on the side opposite the small "eye." Soaking: Alternatively, soak seeds in room-temperature water for 12–24 hours before planting until they swell. 2. When to Plant:Sweet Peas love the cool weather and can handle light frosts. Spring: Direct sow as soon as the soil can be worked in early spring. Winter: In mild-winter climates (Zones 8-10), sow in the fall for spectacular late-winter/early-spring blooms. 3. Sowing and Location: Depth: Sow seeds 1 inch deep. Spacing: Space seeds 2–3 inches apart, then thin to 6 inches apart. Support: Provide a trellis, fence, or netting at the time of planting. 4. Maintenance: The "Pinch": When seedlings are 4–6 inches tall, pinch off the top growing tip. This encourages the plant to branch out from the base, resulting in a much bushier, more flower-heavy plant. Keep 'Em Cool: Sweet Peas hate hot soil. Mulch the base of the plants heavily with straw or compost to keep the roots cool. Deadheading: This is vital! Once the plant starts producing seeds (pods), it will stop flowering. Cut flowers every few days to keep the production going. ⚠️ Important Note Unlike garden peas, Sweet Pea seeds are toxic if ingested. Ensure they are planted away from edible peas and kept out of reach of small children and pets. Garden Tip: For the best vase life, harvest your Sweet Peas when the bottom two flowers on a stem are open but the top one is still a bud. They will continue to open in the water and maximize their fragrance in your home! ✂️🌸

<h2 id="🌸 Royal Mix Sweet Pea (Lathyrus odoratus)" data-line="0">🌸 Royal Mix Sweet Pea (Lathyrus odoratus)</h2>
The Grand Standard for Fragrance and Elegance
Elevate your garden with the Royal Mix Sweet Pea, a majestic selection celebrated for its large, ruffled blooms and legendary perfume. This "Royal" series is the gold standard for cutting gardens, offering a sophisticated palette of deep crimson, lavender, rose-pink, navy blue, and pure white. Known for having longer stems and better heat resistance than many older varieties, the Royal Mix allows you to bring the intoxicating scent of an English cottage garden straight into your home.
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<h3 id="📜 Historical Heritage &amp; Origin" data-line="7">📜 Historical Heritage &amp; Origin</h3>
The story of the Sweet Pea begins in Sicily in 1695, when a monk named Franciscus Cupani discovered a small, intensely fragrant wild pea with purple and maroon flowers. By the 19th century, they had become a Victorian obsession.
The "Royal" strain represents a 20th-century peak in Sweet Pea breeding. It was developed to improve upon the famous "Spencer" ruffled types of the early 1900s. Breeders specifically selected the Royal lineage for florist-quality traits: sturdier stems, larger "multi-bloom" flower heads (often 4–5 blossoms per stem), and a vigorous growth habit that could withstand the transition from spring to summer heat better than its ancestors. Today, it remains one of the most popular mixes for those who demand the perfect balance of visual drama and classic scent.
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<h3 id="✨ Product Highlights" data-line="14">✨ Product Highlights</h3>
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Elite Fragrance: Produces an intense, honey-sweet aroma that can perfume an entire patio or room.</li>
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Designer Color Palette: A carefully balanced mix of saturated solids and delicate bicolors.</li>
<li data-line="17">
Premier Cut Flower: Specifically bred for long, straight stems that make arranging bouquets effortless.</li>
<li data-line="18">
Vigorous Climber: Reaches heights of 5 to 6 feet, quickly covering fences, trellises, or obelisks.</li>
<li data-line="19">
Improved Heat Tolerance: Stays in bloom longer into the early summer than traditional heirloom varieties.</li>
</ul>
<hr data-line="21">
<h3 id="🛠️ Quick Growth Profile" data-line="23">🛠️ 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>Scientific Name</td>
<td>Lathyrus odoratus</td>
</tr>
<tr data-line="27">
<td>Plant Type</td>
<td>Hardy Annual</td>
</tr>
<tr data-line="28">
<td>Height</td>
<td>5 to 6 feet</td>
</tr>
<tr data-line="29">
<td>Sun Requirement</td>
<td>Full Sun (6-8+ hours)</td>
</tr>
<tr data-line="30">
<td>Bloom Period</td>
<td>Spring to Early Summer</td>
</tr>
<tr data-line="31">
<td>Days to Maturity</td>
<td>75–90 Days</td>
</tr>
<tr data-line="32">
<td>Growth Habit</td>
<td>Vining (Requires support)</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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<h3 id="🌱 How to Grow Royal Mix Sweet Peas" data-line="36">🌱 How to Grow Royal Mix Sweet Peas</h3>
1. Seed Preparation (The Secret to Success): Sweet Pea seeds have a very tough outer coat. To speed up germination:
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Nicking: Use a nail clipper or sandpaper to gently "nick" the seed coat on the side opposite the small "eye."</li>
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Soaking: Alternatively, soak seeds in room-temperature water for 12–24 hours before planting until they swell.</li>
</ul>
2. When to Plant: Sweet Peas love the cool weather and can handle light frosts.
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Spring: Direct sow as soon as the soil can be worked in early spring.</li>
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Winter: In mild-winter climates (Zones 8-10), sow in the fall for spectacular late-winter/early-spring blooms.</li>
</ul>
3. Sowing and Location:
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Depth: Sow seeds 1 inch deep.</li>
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Spacing: Space seeds 2–3 inches apart, then thin to 6 inches apart.</li>
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Support: Provide a trellis, fence, or netting at the time of planting.</li>
</ul>
4. Maintenance:
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The "Pinch": When seedlings are 4–6 inches tall, pinch off the top growing tip. This encourages the plant to branch out from the base, resulting in a much bushier, more flower-heavy plant.</li>
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Keep 'Em Cool: Sweet Peas hate hot soil. Mulch the base of the plants heavily with straw or compost to keep the roots cool.</li>
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Deadheading: This is vital! Once the plant starts producing seeds (pods), it will stop flowering. Cut flowers every few days to keep the production going.</li>
</ul>
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<h3 id="⚠️ Important Note" data-line="60">⚠️ Important Note</h3>
Unlike garden peas, Sweet Pea seeds are toxic if ingested. Ensure they are planted away from edible peas and kept out of reach of small children and pets.
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Garden Tip: For the best vase life, harvest your Sweet Peas when the bottom two flowers on a stem are open but the top one is still a bud. They will continue to open in the water and maximize their fragrance in your home! ✂️🌸
</blockquote>

Royal Sweet Pea Flower, mid 1800's Heirloom

Firefly Farm & Mercantile's Firmament is a friendly companion in the garden as it helps to revitalize old and dry soils. It provides cover to young perennials. Once the perennials establish themselves, this flower often dies back. It is also known as Chinese Forget-Me-Not or Hound’s Tongue. It was introduced in America by Ernst Benary and received an AAS in 1939. Hardy annual, 14-16" tall. (Cynoglossum amabile). This flower is a good alternative to those looking for the more invasise Forget-Me-Not that is restricted in many states. Hardy annual plants grow to 14-16 inches Small, star-shaped blue flowers A good cut flower Great for ornamental plantings Instructions: We prefer to direct sow this seed but when planted indoors sow at 1/4" deep. Transplant outdoors in late spring after the danger of frost has passed. Can also be directly sown outdoors several weeks before the last frost. Plants self-seed readily. Start Indoors: 6-8 weeks before the last frost Germination: 5-10 Days Plant Outdoors: 10-12” Apart Light: Sun/Partial Shade Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

Firmament (Chinese Forget-Me-Not) Flower, 1939 Heirloom

2.5g or ~500 Seeds per Packet

1 oz or ~5000 Seeds per Packet

The Seed Savers Exchange -(Carthamus tinctorius) Lorenzo Trussoni definitely knew best when he brought this safflower from Italy to Genoa, Wisconsin, in 1889. Not only do its dried petals make an excellent saffron substitute when harvested fresh and dried inside, but the flowers also add a splash of vivid (yellow and orange-red) color to the garden. Plants reach about 2' tall and form flowering branches along their main stems. Today this safflower is grown by many in the Italian-American community in Genoa, including Lorenzo’s descendants. 75-80 days from seeding to first blossoms. Organic. Organic Annual plants grow to 2 foot Yellow to Orange-Red flower heads Petals can be dried for a saffron substitute Striking cut flower 50 Seeds per Packet Instructions: Instructions - Sow seeds indoors just beneath the surface of the soil. Plant out into average well-drained soil after the danger of frost has passed. Good cutting flower. Start Indoors: 6-8 weeks before the last frost Germination: 7-10 Days Plant Outdoors: 12-18” Apart Light: Full Sun Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

Lorenzo Trussoni Safflower, 1889 Heirloom, Organic

☁️ Miss Jekyll Love-in-a-Mist (Nigella damascena) The Ethereal Blue Masterpiece of the English Cottage Garden Introduce a touch of romantic mystery to your garden with ‘Miss Jekyll’ Love-in-a-Mist. This legendary heirloom is one of the most enchanting annuals in the floral world. Featuring sky-blue, semi-double blossoms that appear to float within a delicate, feathery "mist" of lace-like foliage, Miss Jekyll is the gold standard for elegance. Whether you are captivated by its dreamy flowers or its bizarre, "horned" seed pods, this variety is a timeless essential for any cutting garden. 📜 Historical Heritage & The Jekyll Legacy Nigella damascena is native to the sun-drenched meadows of Southern Europe and North Africa, but the ‘Miss Jekyll’ variety is a true icon of British horticulture. It is named after the legendary garden designer Gertrude Jekyll (1843–1932), who is credited with shaping the look of the classic English Cottage Garden. Miss Jekyll was a master of color theory, and she favored this specific selection for its pure, reliable blue—a color notoriously difficult to achieve in the garden. Historically, Nigella has been known by many whimsical folk names, including "Devil-in-a-Bush" (referring to the seed pod hiding in the foliage) and "Jack-in-the-Green." While the wild species has been grown since the 16th century, the Miss Jekyll strain refined the flower into the lush, ruffled form that has been a favorite of florists and gardeners since the late 19th century. ✨ Product Highlights Dreamy Aesthetics: Features 1.5-inch ruffled blooms in a stunning sky-blue, surrounded by fine, fern-like bracts. Spectacular Seed Pods: After the flowers fade, the plant produces large, balloon-like seed pods with "horns." These are a staple in the floral industry for both fresh and dried arrangements. Effortless Self-Sower: Once established, it will gently drop seeds and "volunteer" in your garden year after year without becoming invasive. Pollinator Friendly: The open, nectar-rich centers are a favorite for honeybees and small native bees. Cool Season Beauty: Thrives in the cool weather of spring and early summer, providing color when other annuals are still waking up. 📅 The Commercial Timeline 1. The European Introduction (1906) The variety was first popularized by the famous British seed house Suttons & Sons of Reading, England. Gertrude Jekyll had a close relationship with the leading nurserymen of her day, and she shared her "improved" seeds with them. In the 1906 Suttons Amateur’s Guide, the variety began appearing as a premier selection, praised for its "pure blue" color and "semi-double" form. 2. The American Debut (1910–1912) It didn't take long for "Miss Jekyll" to cross the Atlantic. By the early 1910s, high-end American seed catalogs, such as W. Atlee Burpee and Henry A. Dreer, began listing it. In these catalogs, it was often heralded as a breakthrough for the "blue garden" trend that was sweeping through the estates of the East Coast at the time. 🛠️ Quick Growth Profile Feature Specifications Scientific Name Nigella damascena Plant Type Hardy Annual Height 18 to 24 inches Sun Requirement Full Sun (6-8+ hours) Bloom Period Late Spring to Mid-Summer Days to Maturity 65–75 Days Hardiness Frost Tolerant 🌱 How to Grow Miss Jekyll Love-in-a-Mist 1. Sowing the Seeds (Direct Sow is Best):Nigella has a sensitive taproot and does not like to be transplanted. For the best results, sow seeds directly into their permanent home. When: Sow in early spring as soon as the soil can be worked. In milder climates (Zones 7-10), you can sow in the fall for earlier spring blooms. Depth: Sow seeds 1/8 inch deep. They require darkness to germinate, so ensure they are lightly covered with soil. Germination: Expect sprouts in 10–15 days. 2. The Perfect Location:Miss Jekyll thrives in Full Sun and well-drained soil. It is remarkably unfussy about soil quality, but it does best in "average" soil—avoid over-fertilizing, which can lead to lots of foliage but fewer flowers. 3. Maintenance: Spacing: Thin seedlings to 6–8 inches apart. Succession Planting: Nigella has a relatively short bloom cycle (about 4–6 weeks). To have flowers all summer, sow a new batch of seeds every 2–3 weeks through late spring. Harvesting Pods: If you want to use the seed pods for dried arrangements, harvest them when they are firm and have developed their characteristic purple or bronze stripes, but before they turn brown and open. 🎨 Floral Design Tip In the vase, Miss Jekyll provides an airy, "filler" quality that bridges the gap between larger, bolder flowers like Zinnias or Roses. The blue hue is a perfect color-complement to orange California Poppies. Garden Tip: If you want the plant to keep flowering, keep cutting the blooms for bouquets! However, if you want those iconic "alien-looking" seed pods, you must leave the flowers on the plant to mature. 🛸🌸

<h2 id="☁️ Miss Jekyll Love-in-a-Mist (Nigella damascena)" data-line="0">☁️ Miss Jekyll Love-in-a-Mist (Nigella damascena)</h2>
The Ethereal Blue Masterpiece of the English Cottage Garden
Introduce a touch of romantic mystery to your garden with ‘Miss Jekyll’ Love-in-a-Mist. This legendary heirloom is one of the most enchanting annuals in the floral world. Featuring sky-blue, semi-double blossoms that appear to float within a delicate, feathery "mist" of lace-like foliage, Miss Jekyll is the gold standard for elegance. Whether you are captivated by its dreamy flowers or its bizarre, "horned" seed pods, this variety is a timeless essential for any cutting garden.
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<h3 id="📜 Historical Heritage &amp; The Jekyll Legacy" data-line="7">📜 Historical Heritage &amp; The Jekyll Legacy</h3>
Nigella damascena is native to the sun-drenched meadows of Southern Europe and North Africa, but the ‘Miss Jekyll’ variety is a true icon of British horticulture. It is named after the legendary garden designer Gertrude Jekyll (1843–1932), who is credited with shaping the look of the classic English Cottage Garden.
Miss Jekyll was a master of color theory, and she favored this specific selection for its pure, reliable blue—a color notoriously difficult to achieve in the garden. Historically, Nigella has been known by many whimsical folk names, including "Devil-in-a-Bush" (referring to the seed pod hiding in the foliage) and "Jack-in-the-Green." While the wild species has been grown since the 16th century, the Miss Jekyll strain refined the flower into the lush, ruffled form that has been a favorite of florists and gardeners since the late 19th century.
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<h3 id="✨ Product Highlights" data-line="14">✨ Product Highlights</h3>
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Dreamy Aesthetics: Features 1.5-inch ruffled blooms in a stunning sky-blue, surrounded by fine, fern-like bracts.</li>
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Spectacular Seed Pods: After the flowers fade, the plant produces large, balloon-like seed pods with "horns." These are a staple in the floral industry for both fresh and dried arrangements.</li>
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Effortless Self-Sower: Once established, it will gently drop seeds and "volunteer" in your garden year after year without becoming invasive.</li>
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Pollinator Friendly: The open, nectar-rich centers are a favorite for honeybees and small native bees.</li>
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Cool Season Beauty: Thrives in the cool weather of spring and early summer, providing color when other annuals are still waking up.</li>
</ul>
<h3 data-line="6" id="📅 The Commercial Timeline">📅 The Commercial Timeline</h3>
<h4 data-line="8" id="1. The European Introduction (1906)">1. The European Introduction (1906)</h4>
The variety was first popularized by the famous British seed house Suttons &amp; Sons of Reading, England. Gertrude Jekyll had a close relationship with the leading nurserymen of her day, and she shared her "improved" seeds with them. In the 1906 Suttons Amateur’s Guide, the variety began appearing as a premier selection, praised for its "pure blue" color and "semi-double" form.
<h4 data-line="11" id="2. The American Debut (1910–1912)">2. The American Debut (1910–1912)</h4>
It didn't take long for "Miss Jekyll" to cross the Atlantic. By the early 1910s, high-end American seed catalogs, such as W. Atlee Burpee and Henry A. Dreer, began listing it. In these catalogs, it was often heralded as a breakthrough for the "blue garden" trend that was sweeping through the estates of the East Coast at the time.
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<h3 id="🛠️ Quick Growth Profile" data-line="23">🛠️ Quick Growth Profile</h3>
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<th>Feature</th>
<th>Specifications</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody data-line="26">
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<td>Scientific Name</td>
<td>Nigella damascena</td>
</tr>
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<td>Plant Type</td>
<td>Hardy Annual</td>
</tr>
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<td>Height</td>
<td>18 to 24 inches</td>
</tr>
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<td>Sun Requirement</td>
<td>Full Sun (6-8+ hours)</td>
</tr>
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<td>Bloom Period</td>
<td>Late Spring to Mid-Summer</td>
</tr>
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<td>Days to Maturity</td>
<td>65–75 Days</td>
</tr>
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<td>Hardiness</td>
<td>Frost Tolerant</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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<h3 id="🌱 How to Grow Miss Jekyll Love-in-a-Mist" data-line="36">🌱 How to Grow Miss Jekyll Love-in-a-Mist</h3>
1. Sowing the Seeds (Direct Sow is Best): Nigella has a sensitive taproot and does not like to be transplanted. For the best results, sow seeds directly into their permanent home.
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When: Sow in early spring as soon as the soil can be worked. In milder climates (Zones 7-10), you can sow in the fall for earlier spring blooms.</li>
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Depth: Sow seeds 1/8 inch deep. They require darkness to germinate, so ensure they are lightly covered with soil.</li>
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Germination: Expect sprouts in 10–15 days.</li>
</ul>
2. The Perfect Location: Miss Jekyll thrives in Full Sun and well-drained soil. It is remarkably unfussy about soil quality, but it does best in "average" soil—avoid over-fertilizing, which can lead to lots of foliage but fewer flowers.
3. Maintenance:
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Spacing: Thin seedlings to 6–8 inches apart.</li>
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Succession Planting: Nigella has a relatively short bloom cycle (about 4–6 weeks). To have flowers all summer, sow a new batch of seeds every 2–3 weeks through late spring.</li>
<li data-line="50">
Harvesting Pods: If you want to use the seed pods for dried arrangements, harvest them when they are firm and have developed their characteristic purple or bronze stripes, but before they turn brown and open.</li>
</ul>
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<h3 id="🎨 Floral Design Tip" data-line="54">🎨 Floral Design Tip</h3>
In the vase, Miss Jekyll provides an airy, "filler" quality that bridges the gap between larger, bolder flowers like Zinnias or Roses. The blue hue is a perfect color-complement to orange California Poppies.
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Garden Tip: If you want the plant to keep flowering, keep cutting the blooms for bouquets! However, if you want those iconic "alien-looking" seed pods, you must leave the flowers on the plant to mature. 🛸🌸
</blockquote>

Love-in-a-Mist "Miss Jekyll" Flower, Nigella, 1570 Heirloom

Firefly Farm 250 Seeds

Seedsaver's Exchange 150 Seeds

🟣 Ruby Moon Purple Hyacinth Bean (Lablab purpureus) The Showstopping "Jewel of the Arbor" If you are looking for the ultimate ornamental climber to transform a fence, arbor, or trellis into a wall of royal color, the Purple Hyacinth Bean is unrivaled. This vigorous, fast-growing vine is a sensory masterpiece, featuring dark purple stems, lush green leaves with violet veins, and cascading spikes of fragrant, lilac-pink flowers. But the true "wow" factor comes later in the season, when the plant produces stunning, "electric-purple" seed pods that shimmer like polished amethysts against the foliage. 📜 Historical Heritage: From Africa to Monticello The Purple Hyacinth Bean is an ancient heirloom with roots tracing back to Africa and India, where it has been cultivated for thousands of years as both an ornamental and a food crop. In American history, it is famously associated with Thomas Jefferson. He was so captivated by its beauty that he planted it at Monticello in 1804. By the Victorian era, it had become a staple of the "romantic garden," prized for its ability to quickly provide shade and privacy for porches and gazebos. While it is grown as a primary pulse (bean) crop in many parts of the world, in the West it is cherished as a premier ornamental that brings a touch of historical grandeur to the modern landscape. You may recognize this plant by its older name, Dolichos lablab. While botanists have recently updated its name to Lablab purpureus, it remains the same beloved heirloom climber that has graced historic gardens for centuries. ✨ Product Highlights Vertical Drama: A powerhouse climber that can reach 10–15 feet in a single season, creating an instant privacy screen or "living wall." Purple Everything: Stems, leaf veins, flowers, and pods all exhibit varying shades of deep violet and burgundy. Intoxicating Fragrance: The flowers emit a soft, sweet scent reminiscent of hyacinths or sweet peas. Pollinator Magnet: An absolute favorite for butterflies, honeybees, and hummingbirds. Heat Loving: Unlike many flowering vines that wilt in August, the Hyacinth Bean thrives in intense summer heat and humidity. 🛠️ Quick Growth Profile Feature Specifications Scientific Name Lablab purpureus Plant Type Annual (Tender Perennial in Zones 10+) Height / Length 10 to 15+ feet Sun Requirement Full Sun (8+ hours) Bloom Period Mid-Summer to Frost Days to Maturity 70–90 Days Growth Habit Vining / Climbing 🌱 How to Grow Purple Hyacinth Bean 1. Sowing the Seeds:Like most beans, the Hyacinth Bean loves warm soil and does not like being moved. When: Direct sow outdoors only after the soil has thoroughly warmed and all danger of frost is long gone. Preparation: For faster germination, soak the hard seeds in warm water for 12–24 hours before planting. Depth: Sow seeds 1 inch deep. Germination: Expect sprouts in 7–14 days. 2. The Perfect Spot:Select a location with Full Sun. This vine needs a sturdy support system from the very beginning. A chain-link fence, a strong wooden arbor, or a tall cattle panel are ideal. 3. Maintenance: Spacing: Thin seedlings to 12 inches apart at the base of your support. Watering: Water regularly until established. Once the vines begin to climb, they are quite drought-tolerant, though consistent moisture leads to more flowers. Avoid Over-Fertilizing: Too much nitrogen will give you a massive green vine but very few of those beautiful purple flowers and pods. ⚠️ Important Safety Note While this plant is grown for food in some cultures, the raw mature beans and pods are toxic. They contain cyanogenic glycosides and must be boiled in multiple changes of water to be made safe for consumption. We recommend growing this variety strictly as a stunning ornamental to avoid any risk. Garden Tip: The electric-purple pods are legendary in the floral industry! Snip the pods while they are still shiny and firm to add an exotic, architectural element to your late-summer bouquets. 🧺💜

<h2 data-line="0" id="🟣 Purple Hyacinth Bean (Lablab purpureus)">🟣 Ruby Moon Purple Hyacinth Bean (Lablab purpureus)</h2>
The Showstopping "Jewel of the Arbor"
If you are looking for the ultimate ornamental climber to transform a fence, arbor, or trellis into a wall of royal color, the Purple Hyacinth Bean is unrivaled. This vigorous, fast-growing vine is a sensory masterpiece, featuring dark purple stems, lush green leaves with violet veins, and cascading spikes of fragrant, lilac-pink flowers. But the true "wow" factor comes later in the season, when the plant produces stunning, "electric-purple" seed pods that shimmer like polished amethysts against the foliage.
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<h3 data-line="7" id="📜 Historical Heritage: From Africa to Monticello">📜 Historical Heritage: From Africa to Monticello</h3>
The Purple Hyacinth Bean is an ancient heirloom with roots tracing back to Africa and India, where it has been cultivated for thousands of years as both an ornamental and a food crop.
In American history, it is famously associated with Thomas Jefferson. He was so captivated by its beauty that he planted it at Monticello in 1804. By the Victorian era, it had become a staple of the "romantic garden," prized for its ability to quickly provide shade and privacy for porches and gazebos. While it is grown as a primary pulse (bean) crop in many parts of the world, in the West it is cherished as a premier ornamental that brings a touch of historical grandeur to the modern landscape.
You may recognize this plant by its older name, Dolichos lablab. While botanists have recently updated its name to Lablab purpureus, it remains the same beloved heirloom climber that has graced historic gardens for centuries.
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<h3 data-line="14" id="✨ Product Highlights">✨ Product Highlights</h3>
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Vertical Drama: A powerhouse climber that can reach 10–15 feet in a single season, creating an instant privacy screen or "living wall."</li>
<li data-line="16">
Purple Everything: Stems, leaf veins, flowers, and pods all exhibit varying shades of deep violet and burgundy.</li>
<li data-line="17">
Intoxicating Fragrance: The flowers emit a soft, sweet scent reminiscent of hyacinths or sweet peas.</li>
<li data-line="18">
Pollinator Magnet: An absolute favorite for butterflies, honeybees, and hummingbirds.</li>
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Heat Loving: Unlike many flowering vines that wilt in August, the Hyacinth Bean thrives in intense summer heat and humidity.</li>
</ul>
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<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>Scientific Name</td>
<td>Lablab purpureus</td>
</tr>
<tr data-line="27">
<td>Plant Type</td>
<td>Annual (Tender Perennial in Zones 10+)</td>
</tr>
<tr data-line="28">
<td>Height / Length</td>
<td>10 to 15+ feet</td>
</tr>
<tr data-line="29">
<td>Sun Requirement</td>
<td>Full Sun (8+ hours)</td>
</tr>
<tr data-line="30">
<td>Bloom Period</td>
<td>Mid-Summer to Frost</td>
</tr>
<tr data-line="31">
<td>Days to Maturity</td>
<td>70–90 Days</td>
</tr>
<tr data-line="32">
<td>Growth Habit</td>
<td>Vining / Climbing</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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<h3 data-line="36" id="🌱 How to Grow Purple Hyacinth Bean">🌱 How to Grow Purple Hyacinth Bean</h3>
1. Sowing the Seeds: Like most beans, the Hyacinth Bean loves warm soil and does not like being moved.
<ul data-line="40">
<li data-line="40">
When: Direct sow outdoors only after the soil has thoroughly warmed and all danger of frost is long gone.</li>
<li data-line="41">
Preparation: For faster germination, soak the hard seeds in warm water for 12–24 hours before planting.</li>
<li data-line="42">
Depth: Sow seeds 1 inch deep.</li>
<li data-line="43">
Germination: Expect sprouts in 7–14 days.</li>
</ul>
2. The Perfect Spot: Select a location with Full Sun. This vine needs a sturdy support system from the very beginning. A chain-link fence, a strong wooden arbor, or a tall cattle panel are ideal.
3. Maintenance:
<ul data-line="49">
<li data-line="49">
Spacing: Thin seedlings to 12 inches apart at the base of your support.</li>
<li data-line="50">
Watering: Water regularly until established. Once the vines begin to climb, they are quite drought-tolerant, though consistent moisture leads to more flowers.</li>
<li data-line="51">
Avoid Over-Fertilizing: Too much nitrogen will give you a massive green vine but very few of those beautiful purple flowers and pods.</li>
</ul>
<hr data-line="53">
<h3 data-line="55" id="⚠️ Important Safety Note">⚠️ Important Safety Note</h3>
While this plant is grown for food in some cultures, the raw mature beans and pods are toxic. They contain cyanogenic glycosides and must be boiled in multiple changes of water to be made safe for consumption. We recommend growing this variety strictly as a stunning ornamental to avoid any risk.
<blockquote data-line="58">
Garden Tip: The electric-purple pods are legendary in the floral industry! Snip the pods while they are still shiny and firm to add an exotic, architectural element to your late-summer bouquets. 🧺💜
</blockquote>

Ruby Moon Hyacinth Flower, Hyacinth Bean

Firefly Farm 15 Seeds

Seedsaver's Exchange 25 Seeds

🌸 Radiance Cosmos (Cosmos bipinnatus) The 1940s Classic of Airy, Bicolor Beauty Bring a touch of mid-century award-winning elegance to your garden with the Radiance Cosmos. This stunning heirloom is beloved for its sophisticated "bicolor" blooms—featuring large, rose-pink petals that deepen into a dramatic, glowing crimson-bronze at the center. With its tall, feathery foliage and bobbing, wind-danced flowers, Radiance creates a soft, romantic atmosphere that modern, stiff hybrids simply cannot replicate. 📜 Historical Heritage & Origin The Radiance Cosmos is a true "Gold Medal" heirloom. Developed by the legendary Bodger Seeds, Ltd. of California, it was introduced to the public in the late 1940s. Its crowning achievement came in 1948, when it won the All-America Selections (AAS) Silver Medal. At the time, it was a horticultural breakthrough, as it was the first cosmos variety to exhibit such a distinct, deep-toned "eye" at the center of the petals. In the post-war gardening boom, Radiance became a staple of American landscapes, prized for its ability to fill large spaces with color and for its rugged reliability in the face of summer heat. ✨ Product Highlights AAS Award Winner: A proven garden performer since 1948. Stunning Bicolor Blooms: 3-to-4-inch flowers with soft rose petals and a striking dark red "halo" around a golden center. Pollinator Paradise: A top-tier plant for attracting Monarch butterflies, bees, and hoverflies. Airy & Elegant: Delicate, fern-like foliage provides a beautiful textural contrast to broader-leaved garden plants. Drought Tolerant: One of the most "neglect-friendly" flowers; it actually thrives in poorer soils and hot conditions. 🛠️ Quick Growth Profile Feature Specifications Plant Type Annual (Heirloom) Growth Habit Tall, Upright, Airy Height 3 to 5 feet Sun Requirement Full Sun (6-8 hours) Days to Maturity 75–90 Days Bloom Period Mid-summer to Frost 🌱 How to Grow Radiance Cosmos 1. Sowing the Seeds:Cosmos are incredibly easy to grow and have a high germination rate. They prefer to be direct-sown into the garden once the soil has warmed and the danger of frost has passed. Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep. Space seeds roughly 12–18 inches apart. Note: If you start them indoors, use peat pots to avoid disturbing their roots during transplanting. 2. The "Less is More" Rule:One of the unique traits of Cosmos is that they prefer poor soil. Avoid Fertilizing: Soil that is too rich or over-fertilized with nitrogen will produce massive, lush green foliage but very few flowers. Watering: Water regularly until established, but once they are 12 inches tall, they are remarkably drought-tolerant. 3. Staking & Support:Because Radiance can reach heights of 5 feet, the plants can sometimes "flop" in heavy wind or rain. Plant them in large groups so they can support each other, or use tall stakes/fencing to keep them upright. 4. Pinching for More Blooms:When the plants are about 12–18 inches tall, pinch off the top 1 inch of the main stem. This encourages the plant to branch out, resulting in a sturdier bush and a much higher volume of flowers. 5. Harvesting & Deadheading: For Bouquets: Cut flowers just as the petals are beginning to unfold but before they have fully opened. This ensures a vase life of 7–10 days. In the Garden: Remove faded blooms (deadhead) to prevent the plant from putting energy into seed production, which will keep it blooming until the first hard frost. 🎨 Garden Design Tip Radiance Cosmos is the perfect "back-of-the-border" plant. Its height and airy texture make it a beautiful backdrop for shorter flowers like Zinnias or Marigolds. It also looks spectacular when planted in a dedicated meadow-style "Pollinator Strip." Garden Tip: Don't be too tidy in the fall! Leave a few spent flower heads on the stalks at the end of the season. They provide a vital winter food source for goldfinches and other small songbirds. 🐦✨

<h2 id="🌸 Radiance Cosmos (Cosmos bipinnatus)" data-line="0">🌸 Radiance Cosmos (Cosmos bipinnatus)</h2>
The 1940s Classic of Airy, Bicolor Beauty
Bring a touch of mid-century award-winning elegance to your garden with the Radiance Cosmos. This stunning heirloom is beloved for its sophisticated "bicolor" blooms—featuring large, rose-pink petals that deepen into a dramatic, glowing crimson-bronze at the center. With its tall, feathery foliage and bobbing, wind-danced flowers, Radiance creates a soft, romantic atmosphere that modern, stiff hybrids simply cannot replicate.
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<h3 id="📜 Historical Heritage &amp; Origin" data-line="7">📜 Historical Heritage &amp; Origin</h3>
The Radiance Cosmos is a true "Gold Medal" heirloom. Developed by the legendary Bodger Seeds, Ltd. of California, it was introduced to the public in the late 1940s.
Its crowning achievement came in 1948, when it won the All-America Selections (AAS) Silver Medal. At the time, it was a horticultural breakthrough, as it was the first cosmos variety to exhibit such a distinct, deep-toned "eye" at the center of the petals. In the post-war gardening boom, Radiance became a staple of American landscapes, prized for its ability to fill large spaces with color and for its rugged reliability in the face of summer heat.
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<h3 id="✨ Product Highlights" data-line="14">✨ Product Highlights</h3>
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AAS Award Winner: A proven garden performer since 1948.</li>
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Stunning Bicolor Blooms: 3-to-4-inch flowers with soft rose petals and a striking dark red "halo" around a golden center.</li>
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Pollinator Paradise: A top-tier plant for attracting Monarch butterflies, bees, and hoverflies.</li>
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Airy &amp; Elegant: Delicate, fern-like foliage provides a beautiful textural contrast to broader-leaved garden plants.</li>
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Drought Tolerant: One of the most "neglect-friendly" flowers; it actually thrives in poorer soils and hot conditions.</li>
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<h3 id="🛠️ Quick Growth Profile" data-line="23">🛠️ Quick Growth Profile</h3>
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<th>Feature</th>
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<td>Plant Type</td>
<td>Annual (Heirloom)</td>
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<td>Growth Habit</td>
<td>Tall, Upright, Airy</td>
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<td>Height</td>
<td>3 to 5 feet</td>
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<td>Sun Requirement</td>
<td>Full Sun (6-8 hours)</td>
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<td>Days to Maturity</td>
<td>75–90 Days</td>
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<td>Bloom Period</td>
<td>Mid-summer to Frost</td>
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<h3 id="🌱 How to Grow Radiance Cosmos" data-line="35">🌱 How to Grow Radiance Cosmos</h3>
1. Sowing the Seeds: Cosmos are incredibly easy to grow and have a high germination rate. They prefer to be direct-sown into the garden once the soil has warmed and the danger of frost has passed.
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<li data-line="39">Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep.</li>
<li data-line="40">Space seeds roughly 12–18 inches apart.</li>
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Note: If you start them indoors, use peat pots to avoid disturbing their roots during transplanting.</li>
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2. The "Less is More" Rule: One of the unique traits of Cosmos is that they prefer poor soil.
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Avoid Fertilizing: Soil that is too rich or over-fertilized with nitrogen will produce massive, lush green foliage but very few flowers.</li>
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Watering: Water regularly until established, but once they are 12 inches tall, they are remarkably drought-tolerant.</li>
</ul>
3. Staking &amp; Support: Because Radiance can reach heights of 5 feet, the plants can sometimes "flop" in heavy wind or rain. Plant them in large groups so they can support each other, or use tall stakes/fencing to keep them upright.
4. Pinching for More Blooms: When the plants are about 12–18 inches tall, pinch off the top 1 inch of the main stem. This encourages the plant to branch out, resulting in a sturdier bush and a much higher volume of flowers.
5. Harvesting &amp; Deadheading:
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For Bouquets: Cut flowers just as the petals are beginning to unfold but before they have fully opened. This ensures a vase life of 7–10 days.</li>
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In the Garden: Remove faded blooms (deadhead) to prevent the plant from putting energy into seed production, which will keep it blooming until the first hard frost.</li>
</ul>
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<h3 id="🎨 Garden Design Tip" data-line="60">🎨 Garden Design Tip</h3>
Radiance Cosmos is the perfect "back-of-the-border" plant. Its height and airy texture make it a beautiful backdrop for shorter flowers like Zinnias or Marigolds. It also looks spectacular when planted in a dedicated meadow-style "Pollinator Strip."
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Garden Tip: Don't be too tidy in the fall! Leave a few spent flower heads on the stalks at the end of the season. They provide a vital winter food source for goldfinches and other small songbirds. 🐦✨
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Radiance Cosmos Flower, Heirloom from California

Firefly Farm 1g Seeds (~125 Seeds)

Firefly Farm 1/2 oz Seeds (1000 Seeds)

Renee's Garden - This lovely old variety, a true English Spencer sweet pea, combines graceful form, beautiful color, and delicious subtle perfume. It’s difficult to do justice to their lovely color except to describe it as a shade in between fresh-cut watermelon and ripe rosy peaches. These alluring flowers are borne on long stems on strong vigorous vines. When you gather a bouquet of these entrancing blossoms, they will make all your senses dance in delight! Characteristics: Renee's Garden Exclusive Annual Long stems Colored blossoms Delicious perfume Approx 35-40 seeds Instructions - Sweet peas must have well-drained soil, so dig deeply and enrich with aged manure or compost before sowing seeds. Erect a well-anchored trellis, vertical netting, or other support for vines before planting. Sow seeds in full sun in cool early spring weather as early as the ground can be worked. In Mild Winter Areas, where the ground does not freeze, plant in fall after Labor Day; seeds will germinate and form strong root systems, then overwinter to bloom strongly in spring. Plant sweet pea seeds 1 inch deep and 2 to 3 inches apart. When seedlings are 2 inches tall, thin them 4 to 5 inches apart, to allow plants room to mature. Plant in: March - April Full sun or partial shade Plant 1 inch deep Plant 2-3 inches apart 12-28 days to germinate Mature Height: 6-8 feet Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers due to availability.

Renee's Garden - <meta charset="utf-8">This lovely old variety, a true English Spencer sweet pea, combines graceful form, beautiful color, and delicious subtle perfume. It’s difficult to do justice to their lovely color except to describe it as a shade in between fresh-cut watermelon and ripe rosy peaches. These alluring flowers are borne on long stems on strong vigorous vines. When you gather a bouquet of these entrancing blossoms, they will make all your senses dance in delight!  <meta charset="utf-8">
Characteristics: 
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<li>Renee's Garden Exclusive </li>
<li>Annual </li>
<li>Long stems 
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<li>Colored blossoms </li>
<li>Delicious perfume </li>
<li>Approx 35-40 seeds</li>
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Instructions - Sweet peas must have well-drained soil, so dig deeply and enrich with aged manure or compost before sowing seeds. Erect a well-anchored trellis, vertical netting, or other support for vines before planting. Sow seeds in full sun in cool early spring weather as early as the ground can be worked. In Mild Winter Areas, where the ground does not freeze, plant in fall after Labor Day; seeds will germinate and form strong root systems, then overwinter to bloom strongly in spring. Plant sweet pea seeds 1 inch deep and 2 to 3 inches apart. When seedlings are 2 inches tall, thin them 4 to 5 inches apart, to allow plants room to mature.
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Plant in: March - April 
Full sun or partial shade 
Plant 1 inch deep 
Plant 2-3 inches apart  
12-28 days to germinate 
Mature Height: 6-8 feet
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute suppliers due to availability.

Watermelon Sweet Pea, Heirloom

Southern Exposure Seed Exchange - Huge red blossoms adorn this 5' tall flower with 16" trucks. These are wonderful late bloomers and will add interest to the late summer garden. The leaves are edible and used widely. The seeds are edible but it is best to choose a large seeded variety Blossoms are used in arrangements fresh or dried. Drought tolerant Certified Organic Heirloom 3-5' tall 750 seeds, .15g Instructions - Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

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Southern Exposure Seed Exchange - Huge red blossoms adorn this 5' tall flower with 16" trucks. These are wonderful late bloomers and will add interest to the late summer garden.  The leaves are edible and used widely. The seeds are edible but it is best to choose a large seeded variety Blossoms are used in arrangements fresh or dried. 
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<li>Drought tolerant</li>
<li>Certified Organic </li>
<li>Heirloom </li>
<li>3-5' tall</li>
<li>750 seeds, .15g 
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Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

Elephant Head Amaranth, Organic, Heirloom

Southern Exposure Seed Exchange - Galilee Mix Larkspur takes 85 days to bloom a nice mix of blue, pink, lilac, white, and rose-colored flowers. Certified Organic Heirloom Especially well-suited to the South-East From Small Farms 3 ft. plants .3g or ~90 Seeds Instructions - Annual. Germination: 60°F, dark required, 21 days. Full sun. Direct sow as soon as soil can be worked. Space 8-16 in. apart. Ht. 36-48 in. Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

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Southern Exposure Seed Exchange - Galilee Mix Larkspur takes 85 days to bloom a nice mix of blue, pink, lilac, white, and rose-colored flowers. 
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<li>Certified Organic </li>
<li>Heirloom </li>
<li>Especially well-suited to the South-East </li>
<li>From Small Farms </li>
<li>3 ft. plants </li>
<li>.3g or ~90 Seeds</li>
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Instructions - Annual. Germination: 60°F, dark required, 21 days. Full sun. Direct sow as soon as soil can be worked. Space 8-16 in. apart. Ht. 36-48 in.
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

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