Annuals and Tender Perennials

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. Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of availability

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.  The Seed Savers Exchange - Delivering multitudes of open-petalled flowers in shades of pink, red, and white, this mixture produces bright, colorful blooms on tall stems with the ferny foliage typically associated with cosmos. They are eyecatching in the garden and in arrangements and are very easy to grow from seed. Half-hardy annual, 4-5' tall. Characteristics: Easy to grow from seed Half-hardy annual plants grow to 4-5 feet tall Tubular flowers in pink, red, and white Great in cut flower arrangements 100 Seeds 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 1/2" Deep Germination 3-10 days Plant 18-36" apart Full Sun to Partial Shade Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

Renee's Garden - These lovely dahlia-flowered zinnias are wonderful cut flowers for summer-long bouquets, and bees and butterflies of all kinds love to visit them. Blooming nonstop with long-stemmed, densely petaled fully double flowers, they will stand up to summer rain and heat. Their radiant clear colors delight the eye in warm scarlet, bright orange, sunny yellow, pure white, rose pink and rich magenta. Plants bloom early and last all season until frost.  Characteristics:  Renee's Garden Exclusive  Annual  Attracts butterflies and bees  Radiant colors  Approx 110-115 seeds   Instructions - Sow seeds in a well-worked seedbed in full sun when the danger of frost is past and the weather is warm and above 50° both day and night. Space seeds 3 inches apart in rows 12 inches apart, cover about 1/2 inch deep, and gently firm soil. Keep soil evenly moist while awaiting germination.  Plant in: May - June  Full sun  Plant 1 inch deep  Plant 2-3 inches apart  7-10 days to germinate  Mature Height: 3 - 3.5 feet  Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers due to availability. 

Renee's Garden - These beautifully different Little Ladybird Cosmos are carefree bloomers with jaunty, sparkling, semi-double flowers on short, open branching plants that spread as wide as they are tall. The bright-colored blossoms shine in wonderful Crayola orange, clear butter yellow, and rich scarlet. No pastels here, just warm sunny colors on pretty plants that attract butterflies like magnets and fill patio containers and summer beds and borders with cheerful season-long charm.  Characteristics:  Butterfly flowers  Annual  Quick to bloom, carefree, and non-fussy  Bright colored blossoms  Open stems  Great in containers  Approx 55-60 seeds   Instructions - Sow seeds 1 inch apart in a container of seed starting mix, 4 to 6 weeks before last expected frost. Cover 1/4 inch deep, keep moist, and provide a good light source. Plant outdoors once the weather warms up after gradually acclimating seedlings to outdoor conditions. Thin or transplant 4 to 5 inches apart when seedlings are large enough to handle. Plant in: April - June  Full sun Plant 1/4 inch deep  Plant 2-3 inches apart  5-10 days to germinate  Mature Height: 18 inches  Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers due to availability. 

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 Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

The Seed Savers Exchange - This strain of nasturtium is noteworthy because it holds a multitude of edible flowers above its rounded foliage. The flowers and leaves can also be added to salads to impart a peppery flavor. The flowers within the mix of this half-hardy annual are apricot, gold, mahogany, and scarlet. This 8-10" tall selection is ideal for containers. Characteristics:  Grows well in containers  Flowers are edible  Hardy annual plants grow to 8-10 inches tall  Mixture of apricot, gold, mahogany, and scarlet blossoms 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. 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

The Seed Savers Exchange - Extracted from the Moscow branch of the Vavilov Institute in a coup by breeders in 1991, this spectacular zinnia variety thankfully made its way to North America. It produces 3' tall upright plants with 3-4" single and double flowers that are brilliant red, with an occasional orange blossom. Easy to grow and great for arrangements. Annual. Characteristics  Organic Annual plants grow to 3 feet tall Single and double red blossoms grow to 3-4 inches Great for ornamental plantings 100 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 Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of availability

The Living Seed Company - The Zin Master is a fabulous mix of ten varieties of zinnias. Featuring the California Giant, the Dahlia Flowered, the Pumila, the Lilliput, the Thumbelina and the Mexican Zinnia.Suitable to grow in all regions, this annual will thrive in sun or partial shade. Ideally plant a month after the last frost, if unexpected frost arrives, replant seeds. Summer planting is possible in regions of cooler temperatures, where temperatures do not hover above 80 degrees. Plant where sun is available throughout the summer and where there is a water source is nearby. Easy Ornamental Attracts pollinators Excellent for cut flowers 100 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.  Once you are ready to plant, broadcast seeds and mix with a carrier to help with even distribution. Sand or sawdust are an excellent neutral mediums, use a 5:1 ratio, sand to seed. Seed can be raked or mulched over, best to not plant deeper than 1/2”. If planting in pots, use an organic potting mix. Sow 1/8" Deep Germination 5-24 days Thin 10-12" apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of availability

The Seed Savers Exchange - Also known as Chinese Forget-Me-Not or Hound’s Tongue, this variety bears masses of small star-shaped powdery-blue blooms that contrast nicely with deep grey-green foliage. A good-cut flower and eye-catching addition to borders. Introduced by the German company Ernst Benary; received an AAS in 1939. Hardy annual, 14-16" tall. Hardy annual plants grow to 14-16 inches Small, star-shaped blue flowers A good cut flower Great for ornamental plantings 500 Seeds Instructions: Sow seeds indoors 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

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.  The Seed Savers Exchange - One of the earliest-blooming cosmos mixtures, this annual is a great choice for northern gardeners. An All-American Selections winner in 1936, this longtime garden favorite produces large, sturdy plants adorned with beautiful, ferny foliage and flowers in a wide mixture of colors, from white and pink to cerise. An excellent cut flower. Half-hardy annual, 4-5' tall. Characteristics:  Very easy to grow Half-hardy annual plants grow to 4-5 feet tall Tubular flowers in pink, red, and white Great in cut flower arrangements 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 1/2" Deep Germination 3-10 days Plant 18-36" apart Full Sun to Partial Shade Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

Renee's Garden - Our improved heirloom selection offers fully double, big blossoms on long-stemmed plants. State Fair Gold Medal zinnias are both free flowering and long-blooming in coordinating shades that add glowing color and beauty to summer beds and borders. You can cut armfuls of these pretty flowers for bouquets all season long; the more you pick, the more flowers will develop. Butterflies and many other pollinators flock to zinnias all summer long. Characteristics:  Heirloom  Annual  Free-flowering Double blossoms  Attracts pollinators  Approx 90-95 seeds    Instructions - Sow seeds in well-worked soil in full sun after frost danger is over and temperatures are above 50°F (10°C) both day and night. Space seeds 2 to 3 inches apart in rows 12 inches apart, cover 1/2 inch deep, and gently firm soil. Keep soil evenly moist while awaiting germination.  Plant in: May - June  Full sun  Plant 1 inch deep  Plant 2-3 inches apart  7-10 days to germinate  Mature Height: 3 - 3.5 feet  Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers due to availability. 

The Seed Savers Exchange - Discovered by Conquistadors in the 16th century, Four O’Clocks, also known as Marvel of Peru, open their fragrant flowers in the late afternoon. Blooms range from white to magenta and attract hummingbird moths. A tender perennial, often grown as an annual, this species grows 2-3' tall and can self-sow. Tender perennial/annual plants grow to 2-3 feet tall A wide range of colors Fragrant blossoms attract pollinators and birds Great for ornamental plantings 25 Seeds Instructions -Instructions - Sow seeds indoors just beneath the surface of the soil. Transplant outdoors after the last frost. Can also be direct-seeded outdoors after the last frost. Prefers average soil. Plant near a patio, door, or window to catch their heavenly scent. May self-seed in mild climates. Sow 1/8" Deep Germination 5-18 days Thin 12-18" apart Full Sun Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of availability

The Seed Savers Exchange - Count on this China aster mix to provide color after other flowers have retired in the fall. Showing a mix of purples, pinks, and whites, the petals resemble fluffy ostrich plumes. The long-lasting flowers are great displayed in cut arrangements, beds and borders, and pollinator gardens. They bloom from midsummer to fall. Annual. Annual Long-lasting flowers A mix of purples, pinks, and whites 100 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. Start Indoors: 8-10 weeks before the last frost Germination: 7-10 Days Plant Outdoors: 7-10” Apart Light: Sun/Partial Shade    Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability  

The Seed Savers Exchange - (Papaver somniferum) The delicate flowers of this breadseed poppy have white or light-pink petals with purple patches at their base. Originating from Chrenovec, Slovakia, this variety bears large capsules containing white seeds that make an excellent paste/meal when ground like a nut butter. Plants grow up to 4' tall and don’t self-seed. 90 days to flowering. All plant parts except the seeds are toxic. Organic. Organic Delicate white or light-pink petals with purple patches at the base Grows up to 4 feet tall Seeds can be ground and used like a nut butter 90 days to flowering 200 Seeds per packet  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 soil. Sow 1/4" deep Germination: 10-15 Days Thin 8-10” Apart Light: Full Sun Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

Seed Savers Exchange - Magnificent when in bloom and easy to grow, this beautiful, large-flowered strain of zinnia is from Ernst Benary, one of the oldest German seed companies (founded in Erfurt in 1843). Its fully double blossoms measure 4-5" across and come in a wide array of colors. The long stems of this annual make it ideal for use in arrangements and bouquets. Annual, 3-4' tall. Best-Seller Annual plants grow to 3-4 feet tall Double blossoms grow to 4-5 inches across Wide variety of colors Long stems make for a great cut flower 50 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 Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of availability