Mixed Colors Broomcorn Sorghum Heirloom Seeds
$3.25
$3.75
The Seed Savers Exchange - A type of sorghum traditionally used in broom-making. A diverse mix of varieties in many colors. Includes Apache Red, Texas Black Amber, Tennessee Red, Nicaraguan Broom, Iowa Red, Hadley Kidd, Moyer Sonnen, Sattie Museum, Moyer Jensen Gold, Hungarian Red, and Black, Ramirez South Chile, and Kepley. Gorgeous in floral arrangements. 100-110 days. ±1,200 seeds/oz.
Characteristics:
A mix of many varieties in multiple colors
Nice addition to floral arrangements
100-110 days
100 seeds per packet
This variety will grow well in most regions of the United States but prefers a long, frost-free growing season.
Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors 1" deep after danger of frost has passed. For good pollination and full ears, plant in blocks of 3-6 rows instead of one long row. Thin seedlings to 8" apart. Corn is a heavy feeder and does best in well-drained fertile soil with plenty of water.
Direct Seed: 4" Apart
Germination: 4-21 Days
Rows Apart: 36-48"
Light: Full Sun
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Cherries Jubilee Nasturtium
$2.95
$3.25
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
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Diablos Cosmos Flower, 400 year old Heirloom
$3.25
$3.75
The Seed Savers Exchange - This variety of Cosmos is native to Mexico and Central and South America. As such, it can tolerate growing with very little water after the seeds germinate. It was introduced into English horticulture in the late 18th century.
Diablo Cosmos is of the species Cosmos sulphureus. This species of flower was preferred by the Korean-Japanese botanist and plant breeder Dr. Woo Jang-choon in his program of planting cosmos flowers along the highways and railroads in Japan and Korea.
In 1974 Diablo Cosmos won the All-America Selections award for Flowers.
Reintroduced for 2019
Half-hardy annual plants grow to 2-3 feet
Scarlet-orange blossoms
Long lasting cut flower
Good for ornamental plantings
Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors after the last frost. Cosmos prefer poor soil. They will thrive with very little attention and do not need a lot of water. Excellent cut flower. Remove spent blossoms regularly to prolong blooming. May require staking.
Sow 1/" Deep
Germination 3-10 days
Scatter seeds and thin to 18" apart
Full Sun to Partial Shade
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Bird and Butterfly Mix Flowers
$3.25
$3.75
The Seed Savers Exchange - This annual and perennial mixture of flowers will provide nectar to many species of butterflies, including brushfoots, monarchs, skippers, sulphurs and swallowtails. Some of these plants will also provide food for butterfly larvae. Sows 125 square feet per oz.
Annuals and perennials
Early, late, and mid-blooming flowers
Beautiful mix of colors
Provides nectar to many species of butterflies
Some plants will provide food for butterfly larvae
Packet sows 30 square feet
Varieties included:
Candytuft, Annual - Iberis umbellata
Wallflower, Siberian - Cheiranthus allionii
Larkspur, Rocket - Delphinium consolida
Lupine, Perennial - Lupinus perennis
Gayfeather - Liatris spicata
Coneflower, Purple - Echinaceae purpurea
Blanketflower - Gaillardia aristata
Aster, China, Single Mix - Callistephus chinensis
Cornflower 'Polka Dot Mix' - Centaurea cyanus
Poppy, California Orange - Eschscholzia californica
Indian Blanket - Gaillardia pulchella
Sage, Scarlet - Salvia coccinea
Coreopsis, Lance Leaved - Coreopsis lanceolata
Godetia, Dwarf - Clarkia amoena
Coneflower, Dwarf Red - Ratibida columnifera
Coreopsis, Dwarf Plains - Coreopsis tinctoria
Mint, Lemon - Monarda citriodora
Milkweed, Butterfly - Asclepias tuberosa
Sweet Alyssum, Tall White - Lobularia maritima
Black-Eyed Susan - Rudbeckia hirta
Instructions - You may sow the bee feed mix 1 to 2 weeks before your average last frost date. Mix the seed with some sand or sawdust, broadcast the seed, and then go over the area with a rake to work the seed into the soil a little.This product is best seeded at 6-12 lbs per acre or 5 ounces for 1000 square feet.
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Organic Old-Fashioned Vining Petunia Flower, 1800's Heirloom
$3.25
$3.75
The Seed Savers Exchange - (Petunia multiflora) Common in Iowa gardens a century ago, this fragrant, old-fashioned beauty offers vintage appeal. Its aromatic, single-trumpeted flowers can be white, pink, lavender, or purple; they bloom from June until hard frost. The strong plants have trailing 2-3' stems, and work well in hanging baskets as well as borders. Self-sowing annual, perennial in zones 9-11.
Characteristics:
Easy to start from seed
Fast-growing and quick to bloom
White, yellow, and golden-orange blossoms
A great container or trellised flower
Annual plants in northern climates
250 Seeds per packet
Instructions: Sow seeds indoors just beneath the surface of the soil. Plant out after the danger of frost has passed and when nighttime temperatures are above 50°F.
Start Indoors: 6-8 weeks before the last frost
Germination: 10-20 Days
Plant Outdoors: 12-18” Apart
Light: Sun/Partial Shade
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Organic County Fair Blend Zinnias Flower
$2.95
$3.25
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A warm-toned mix of pink, orange, purple, gold, and cream blooms.
High Mowing Organic Seeds - An excellent cut flower that blooms until frost; the more you cut the more they grow! 2-5" blooms ideal for borders and bouquets. Heat and disease tolerant. Zinnias last longer if you change the water in the vase every two days and keep out of direct sunlight
Characteristics:
Organic, non-GMO, and open-pollinated
High Mowing Seeds Exclusive
Excellent cut flower
Attracts butterflies
24-36" plants
Annual
Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors after the last frost. Zinnias perform best in Full Sun with well-drained fertile soil. Excellent cut flower. Remove spent blossoms regularly to prolong blooming. You can start indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost to encourage faster bloom time.
Sow 1/4 " Deep
Germination 3-10 days
Scatter seeds and thin to 9" apart
Full Sun to Partial Shade
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Tetra Mix Snapdragon
$3.25
$3.75
The Seed Savers Exchange - Robust, scented flowers in an abundance of colors hearken back to old-fashioned annual cutting gardens. The undeniable vintage charm of this semi-dwarf snapdragon, which grows from 18-24" high, enlivens garden beds and borders, as well as bouquets. Annual.
Characteristics:
Annual
Fragrant and colorful
Grows 18-24" tall
250 Seeds
Instructions - Sow seeds indoors on the surface of the soil. Plant outdoors after the danger of frost has passed in late spring. Prefers average soil. Remove spent blossoms regularly to prolong blooming.
Sow 8-10 Weeks before the last frost
Plant 7-10" Apart
Germination 7-10 days
Full Sun to Partial Sun
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Organic Black Beauty Poppy
$3.25
$3.25
The poppy looks like a gorgeous peony!
High Mowing Organic Seeds - With a combination of double flowers and single petal blooms with dark velvety burgundy color. Black Beauty is a stunning eye-catcher, unlike any poppy you've ever seen. And like all poppies it's easy to grow, needs minimal care, and will re-seed itself. Approx. 18,000 seeds/oz.
Characteristics:
Organic, non-GMO, and open-pollinated
Re-seeding annual
Tolerates poor soil
3-4' tall
78 days
1/64 oz
Instructions - This poppy is a hardy annual preferring full sun, well-drained sandy soil. It will do well in poor soils so do not fertilize. Direct seed in fall for early summer blooms in zones 7-10, plant in spring for late summer blooms in all zones. The plant will be reseeded, but it is also helpful to gather some seeds to replant next year. Poppies can be started indoors as transplants but direct seeding is best
Direct Seed 1/4" deep
Germination 10-15 days
Thin 8-10" apart
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Bunny Tails Flower
$3.25
$3.75
The Seed Savers Exchange - (Lagurus ovatus) It is difficult, for gardeners of all ages, to resist touching this flower’s fluffy head, which is as soft as a bunny’s tail! Compact but showy, this annual ornamental grass is easily grown in a border, for use as a cut flower, or in a container. Drought-tolerant once established with a dwarf habit. Annual, 6-12" tall.
Characteristics:
Annual plants grow to 6-12 inches tall
Soft, tufted flower heads
Tolerant of drought and dry conditions
Good for ornamental plantings and container growing
250 Seeds per packet
Instructions: Sow seed indoors 1/4" deep. Plant out after the danger of frost has passed in late spring. Can also be directly sown outdoors 3 weeks before the last frost. Prefers light well-drained soil and will tolerate dry conditions.
Start Indoors: 6-8 weeks before the last frost
Germination: 15-21 Days
Plant Outdoors: 4-6” Apart
Light: Full Sun
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Touch of Red Buff Calendula Flower
$3.25
$3.75
The Seed Savers Exchange - This stunning and glamorous calendula has coffee-cream petal fronts and a crimson reverse. Its two distinct tones allow it to mix with almost any color in a border or vase. ‘Touch of Red Buff’ matures quickly and reaches 24" in height.
Characteristics:
Cream-colored petal fronts with crimson undersides
Plants grow to 24 inches tall
Blossoms are edible
Great for container growing
100 Seeds
Instructions: Sow seeds indoors just beneath the surface of the soil. Plant out after the danger of frost has passed and when nighttime temperatures are above 50°F.
Start Indoors: 6-8 weeks before the last frost
Germination: 5-15 Days
Plant Outdoors: 6-18” Apart
Light: Sun/Partial Shade
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Globe Amaranth, Brazilian Native
$3.25
$3.75
The Seed Savers Exchange - While native to Brazil, Globe Amaranth thrives almost anywhere. A balanced mixture of five to seven colors promises to attract a multitude of butterflies to any garden. Extremely easy to grow from seed and exceptionally productive, it makes an excellent cut flower for both fresh and dried arrangements. Half-hardy annual, 24-30" tall. (Gomphrena globosa)
Half-hardy annual plants grow to 30 inches tall
A mixture of 5-7 colors
Very easy to grow from seed
Attracts butterflies
Great for fresh and dried cut flower bouquets
100 Seeds
Instructions - Seeds may be soaked in warm water for 24 hours prior to planting. Sow seeds indoors just beneath the surface of the soil. Transplant outdoors after the danger of frost has passed. May also be sown directly outdoors after the last frost. Prefers average well-drained soil.
Sow 6-8 Weeks before the last frost
Plant 9-12" Apart
Germination 10-15 days
Full Sun to Partial Sun
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Chiffon Elegance Sweet Pea, Early Blooming
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$3.25
Renee's Garden - Day-length neutral Elegance sweet peas are specially bred to reliably bloom several weeks earlier than any other sweet pea. Our Chiffon Elegance is a silky watercolor quartet of softly colored blossoms in pure white, deepest magenta-rose, soft shell pink, and gorgeous lavender. These large and beautifully formed ruffled flowers bloom on vigorous long stems for many weeks. The tall climbing vines produce a very long season of lightly fragrant enchanting blooms to enjoy in the garden and for endless lavish bouquets.
Characteristics:
Early Blooming Sweet Peas
Large ruffled blooms
Annual Climbing Vine
Soft watercolor shades
Lasting cut flowers
Approx 45-50 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; 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: February - April
Full sun
Plant 1 inch deep
Plant 2-3 inches apart
12-20 days to germinate
Mature Height: 6-8 feet
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Organic Resina Calendula
$3.25
$3.25
Bright yellow, daisy-like blooms with a few orange show-offs and extremely high resin content.
High Mowing Organic Seeds - A few orange types help keep the genetic variation of this powerful strain alive and well. Excellent medicinal properties compared to other calendulas; used as an herbal application for inflammation and localized skin problems. Also used as a dye for food or fabric and as an edible flower. Approx. 2,800 seeds/oz.
Organic, non-GMO, and open-pollinated
Best medicinal variety
Spring bee food
24-30" tall
Annual
80 days
1/32 oz approx.
Instructions - Sow seeds indoors 1/4" deep. Transplant after last frost. Can also be directly sown outdoors after the last frost. Plant light well-drained soil
Germination 7-14 days
Plant 6-12" apart
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Zulu Prince Daisy Flower
$3.25
$3.75
The Seed Savers Exchange - ((Venidium fastuosum) (aka Monarch of the Veld) A native of Africa, this annual tolerates heat, sun, and drought, and its beautiful creamy-white flowers bloom until frost. With silver-tinged foliage that is finely lobed and silky in appearance, this species does best in warm, dry conditions. Annual, 2' tall.
Characteristics:
Annual plants grow to 2 feet
Creamy white blossoms
Tolerates heat, sun, and drought
This variety will grow well in most regions of the United States but it does best in warm, dry conditions.
100 Seeds
Instructions - Sow seeds indoors 1/8" deep. Transplant outdoors after last frost, when temperature remains above 40ºF. Does well in dry areas and prefers light dry soil.
Sow seed indoors 8-10 weeks before the last frost
Germination 6-14 days
Plant 9-12" apart
Full Sun
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Bee Feed Mix Flowers
$3.25
$3.75
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Seed Exchange - This very colorful early-, mid-, and late-blooming flower mix benefits pollinators all season long. An extraordinary blend of annual and perennial flowers yields nectar and pollen for wild bees, honey bees, and other pollinators, and is suitable for short-tongued and long-tongued bees. Sow in maintained landscapes such as garden beds, borders, and managed meadows.
Best-Seller
Annuals and perennials
Early, late, and mid-blooming flowers
Beautiful mix of colors
Flowers provide bee forage all season
Packet sows 50 square feet
Varieties included:
Forget-Me-Not, Chinese - Cynoglossum amabile
Wallflower, Siberian - Cheiranthus allionii
Poppy, California, Orange - Eschscholzia californica
Coneflower, Purple - Echinacea purpurea
Aster, China, Single Mix - Callistephus chinensis
Poppy,Corn, Mixed - Papaver rhoeas
Coreopsis, Lance Leaved - Coreopsis lanceolata
Flax, Blue - Linum lewisii
Baby Blue-Eyes - Nemophila menziesii
Tidy-Tips - Layia platyglossa
Gilia, Globe - Gilia capitata
Indian Blanket - Gaillardia pulchella
Coreopsis, Plains - Coreopsis tinctoria
Sweet Alyssum, Tall White - Lobularia maritima
Hyssop, Lavender - Agastache foeniculum
Daisy, Fleabane - Erigeron annuus
Aster, New England - Symphyotrichum novae-angliae
Bergamot - Monarda fistulosa
Instructions - You may sow the bee feed mix 1 to 2 weeks before your average last frost date. Mix the seed with some sand or sawdust, broadcast the seed, and then go over the area with a rake to work the seed into the soil a little.
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