Grandmother's Pincushion Scabiosa
$2.89
$2.99
Renee's Garden - Cottage garden favorites since the colonial era, scabiosas’ tightly closed buds look like Victorian brooches which unfold into densely petaled, frilly centered flowers. Perfect for sunny borders, these long-stemmed 2 to 3-inch “pincushion” flowers attract Monarch, Fritillary, and Skipper butterflies throughout the summer. Our premium Dutch selection is more upright in habit and contains all the best old-fashioned colors including deep crimson, mulberry, soft salmon, rose pink, lilac and white.
Characteristics:
Heirloom
Hardy Annual
Rich colors
Lasting cut flowers
Approx 45-50 seeds
Instructions - Sow seeds 1 to 2 inches apart in a container of seed starting mix, 2 or 3 weeks before last expected frost. Cover 1/4 inch deep, keep moist, and provide a good light source until seedlings are ready to transplant. Plant out into fertile garden soil in full sun when plants are 3 to 4 inches tall.
Plant in: February - April
Full sun
Plant 1/4 inch deep
Plant 8-10 inches apart
12-15 days to germinate
Mature Height: 3-4 feet
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Grandpa Ott's Morning Glory Flower
$3.25
$3.75
The Seed Savers Exchange - One of two plants that inspired the creation of Seed Savers Exchange, this morning glory bears beautiful deep-purple flowers with red stars at their center. This self-sowing annual—given to SSE co-founder Diane Ott Whealy by her Grandpa Ott who lived on a 40-acre farm in St. Lucas, Iowa—can climb to 15 feet tall, if given support to grow on.
One of two seeds that started it all for the founders of Seed Exchange
Self-seeding hardy annual plants grow vines of over 15 feet long
Deep purple flowers with a red star on the throat
Climbs trellises and support structures
100 Seeds
Instructions - Plant seeds outdoors after the last frost. Seeds can be slightly chipped and soaked in warm water for 24 hours before planting for better results. Prefers full sun and moist average soil.
Sow 1/2" Deep
Germination 5-21 days
Thin 4-6" apart
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Please note: The Arizona Department of Agriculture prohibits the sale of any plant in the genus of Ipomoea, which includes Morning Glory.
Harvey's Honor Marigold Flower, Organic
$3.95
$4.95
The Seed Savers Exchange - Harvey's Honor Marigold This is a special collection release from The Seed Savers Exchange
Characteristics:
Open-Pollinated
Annual plants grow to 12-18 inches tall
Classic marigold scent
Productive and excellent for garden borders
250 Seeds
Instructions -Sow seeds outdoors 2 weeks before the last frost. They prefer full sun and can do ok in partial shade especially in hot climates. They like well-balanced slightly dry soil.
Sow 1/8" Deep
Germination 4-10 days
Thin 10-12" apart
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Heirloom Cupid Sweet Pea, Windowbox Sweet Pea, Heirloom
$3.19
$3.39
Renee's Garden - EXCLUSIVE -Perfect for displaying on patios, decks or in small space gardens. Cupid is a very fragrant heirloom bush sweet pea that looks particularly lovely planted in containers or hanging baskets. Cupid’s short vines grow 8 to 10 inches tall, then flower in gracefully cascading stems of rose-pink, picotee edged blossoms. These old fashioned beauties have an ambrosial sweet pea scent that perfumes the air around them. Join us in rediscovering this marvelous antique variety, beloved by many generations.
Characteristics:
Window Length
Large ruffled blooms
Soft watercolor shades
Lasting cut flowers
Approx 30-35 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:1-2 feet
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Heritage Farm Poppy Flower, Organic
$3.45
$3.95
The Seed Savers Exchange - (Thunbergia alata) Also known as Clockvine. Native to tropical Africa. The formula mix of colors includes pure white, golden-orange, golden-orange with black centers, pure yellow, and yellow with contrasting black eyes. Great for hanging baskets, containers, or garden trellises. Very easy to start from seed, fast-growing, and quick to bloom. Grown as an annual in the North.
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
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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Himalayan Celosia Flower, Organic
$3.45
$3.95
We love this one! It’s on pre-order at the moment so get your orders in.
The Seed Savers Exchange -(Celosia argentea spicata) Gorgeous, spiked, light-pink and deep-magenta plumes grow 3" high on full, branching plants that reach about 2' tall. Flowers have an excellent vase life, can either stand alone or fill out bouquets, and command attention in gardens and containers. Also known as wheat celosia and red fox, this variety attracts bees and other pollinators from mid-afternoon until dusk.
Characteristics:
Organic
Annual
Great cut flavor or bedding plant
Plants grow to 24 inches
Pink to Magenta plums
New for 2023
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.
Direct Seed: 1/4" deep
Germination: 10-15 days
Thin: 8-10" apart
Light: Full Sun
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Hopi Red Dye Amaranth, Heirloom, Organic
$3.45
$3.95
The Seed Savers Exchange - A commanding presence in the garden, this heirloom amaranth grows 4½-6' tall with a showy display of dark purple-green leaves, solid purple stems, and long, draping deep purple-red inflorescences. Used for dye or as an ornamental, it comes to Seed Savers Exchange through Native Seeds/SEARCH, which notes this variety was collected in the lower area of Moenkopi, Arizona. The Hopi people make a natural scarlet food dye from the flower bracts to color piki bread. It flowers in mid-to-late-June in the Northeast Iowa if started indoors.
Organic
From the Seed Saver Collection
Stunning ornamental
Grows 4 1/2-6' tall
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.
Start indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost
Germination 7-10 days
Plant 12-18" apart
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Hungarian Blue Breadseed Poppy, Organic
$3.45
$3.95
The Seed Savers Exchange -Sitting above its silvery, highly cut foliage, the striking, purple-petaled flowers of this easy-to-grow annual are followed later in the season by attractive seed pods that can be used in dried arrangements. At the season’s end, the seeds in the pods can be harvested and used for baking or replanting. All plant parts except the seeds are toxic. Prolific self-sowing annual, 2-3' tall.
Characteristics:
Organic
Self-seeding annual plants grow to 2-3 feet tall
Deep blue-purple blossoms
Edible seeds for baking
200 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 soil.
Direct Seed 1/4" deep
Germination 10-15 days
Thin 8-10" apart
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Hyssop Rootbeer Scented
$3.26
$3.49
Renee's Garden - Looking for a lovely, fragrant, easy-care flowering herb that really attracts pollinators? Our Root Beer hyssop lights up the garden with candelabras of deep lilac-purple flower spikes all season long. All types of bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds will flock to the pretty flowers with delight. Both the flowers and handsome toothed leaves have a sweet, warm fragrance and flavor reminiscent of root beer and can be used as edible garnishes and in baking. (Agastache rugosa)
Characteristics:
Heirloom
Butterfly & Hummingbird favorites
Pollinators & Beneficials
Sweetly fragrant herb
Frost tender perennial
Instructions - Sow seeds 1 inch apart in a container of well-drained seed starting mix 4 to 6 weeks before the last expected frost date. Cover 1/4 inch deep, keep moist, and provide a strong light source until ready to go outside. Transplant into individual containers once seedlings have 2 to 3 sets of true leaves. Transplant into the garden once the weather warms up after gradually acclimating seedlings to outdoor conditions. Sow seeds directly into well-worked garden soil in full sun once all danger of frost is past. Space seeds 3 inches apart and covers about 1/4 inch deep. Keep soil evenly moist while awaiting germination in 10 to 14 days. When well established, thin or transplant seedlings 9 to 12 inches apart so plants have room to mature. You can transplant extra seedlings when thinning.
Plant in May-June for cold winters; April-June for mild winters
Full Sun
Sow seeds 3" apart and 1/4" deep
7-12 days to germinate
Mature Height: 3 feet
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Indian Spring Hollyhock, 1939 Heirloom
$2.95
$2.99
Renee's Garden - These antique hollyhocks provide old-fashioned beauty to any country-style garden. The tall stems bear mostly single blossoms in classic hollyhock colors of deep rose, pink, salmon-pink, and white. Grow as a screen at the back of the garden and watch the towering spires of pointed buds slowly unfurl to reveal chalice-shaped flowers — the dancing gowns of flower garden fairies. (Alcea rosea)
Characteristics:
Heirloom Selective
Butterfly & Hummingbird favorites
Pollinators & Beneficials
Summer/Fall bloom
Frost hardy
100 Seeds
Instructions - To start in the garden, plant seeds in full sun in ordinary garden soil in spring after the danger of frost is past. Poke seeds into well-worked soil about 1/2 inch deep, 6 to 8 inches apart. Keep moist until seedlings emerge in 7 to 14 days.
To start early indoors, start seeds indoors about 8 weeks before the last expected frost date. Sow two inches apart and 1/2 inch deep in flats or individual containers of seed starting mix. Provide a strong light source and keep the mix evenly moist until germination takes place. When seedlings are 3 to 4 inches tall, transplant them 12 to 18 inches apart after gradually acclimating to outdoor conditions.
Space seedlings 12 to 18 inches apart so plants have ample room to mature. Indian Spring will bloom the first year from seed if planted early in spring. Planted later, it will bloom the following summer. After blossoms fade, cut off the spent flower stalks just above the ground. Fertilize well and continue to water plants as needed, and roots will push another flush of enchanting flower spires that will open in the fall.
Plant in March-June
Full sun
Plant 1/2" deep
Space seeds 6-8" apart
7-14 days to germinate
Mature height: 5-7 feet
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Ivory Princess Calendula Flower
$3.45
$3.95
Seedsaver Exchange - Ivory Princess Calendula Flower Seeds - This calendula’s elegant look and refined color complement any selection of flowers, herbs, and vegetables. Easy-to-grow plants typically reach 18-24" tall and produce abundant, edible blooms of cream-colored petals that surround a dark-red center base. Flowers bloom from late spring to autumn; their tangy-tasting petals can be used fresh or dried in soups, baked goods, and salads. Like other calendula varieties, ‘Ivory Princess’ attracts beneficial insects and pollinators and repels unwanted pests. Annual. 60 days.
Self-seeding, hardy annual
Plants grow to 18-24 inches tall
Blossoms are edible
Great for container growing
250 Seeds
Instructions: Sow seeds indoors 1/4" deep. Transplant outdoors after the last frost. Can also be directly sown outdoors after the last frost. Prefers light well-drained soil and will tolerate dry conditions. Good cut flower. Calendula petals are edible and have a tangy slightly sweet flavor.
Start Indoors: 6-8 weeks before the last frost
Germination: 5-15 Days
Plant Outdoors: 6-18” Apart
Light: Sun/Partial Shade
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Jasmine Scented Nicotiana Flower, Organic
$3.25
$3.55
High Mowing Seeds - Lovely, pendulous white star-shaped flowers offer their fragrance to the night.
Pollinated by moths. Very easy to grow; plants will re-seed if left in the garden. Direct sow seeds by scattering lightly on soil surface or start transplants 6-8 weeks ahead of planting date. Plant out after last frost date.
Characteristics:
Organic
Bedding plant
24-36" tall
Re-seeding annual
Open-Pollinated
1/64 ounce, 3,000 Seeds
Instructions: Sow seeds indoors just beneath the surface of the soil. Transplant outdoors after danger of frost has passed in late spring. Prefers average soil. Stake in windy areas. Will reseed year after year.
Start Indoors: 6-8 weeks before the last frost
Germination: 7-10 Days
Plant Outdoors: 24-36” Apart
Light: Sun/Partial Shade
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Jazzy Mix Zinnia Flower
$3.45
$3.95
The Seed Savers Exchange - As its name suggests, this variety is a visual standout, even in the colorful world of zinnias. A kaleidoscopic array of petal colors yellow, cream, chestnut, and rosy red make it a festive selection for bouquets, as well as garden beds and borders. Its semi-double, 1½" flowers bloom from summer into fall. Annual.
Characteristics:
Annual
Blooms from summer to fall
A kaleidoscopic array of colors
Grows 20" tall
Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors after the last frost. Zinnias prefer well-drained average soil. Water regularly, keeping leaves dry. Remove spent blossoms frequently to prolong blooming.
Direct Seed: 1/8" Deep
Germination: 5-24 Days
Thin: 10-12" Apart
Light: Full Sun
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Jewels of Albio Sweet Pea, Antique Sweet Pea Blend
$3.19
$3.39
Renee's Garden - EXCLUSIVE - Our custom blended color palette of especially fragrant antique varieties offers both beautiful cool shades and plants with significantly more heat tolerance than other sweet pea varieties. You’ll have a succession in bloom with “Flora Norton” (pastel blue), “Lord Nelson” (deep blue), “Mrs. Collier” (creamy-white), “Lady Grisel Hamilton” (pastel lavender) and “Captain of the Blues” (mauve-blue). This lovely perfumed mix blooms on strong climbing vines that easily cover a trellis or fence..
Characteristics:
6-10' Feet
Large ruffled blooms
Lasting cut flowers
Approx 40-45 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:1-2 feet
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Jewels of Opar Flower
$3.45
$3.95
Seed Exchange - (Talinum paniculatum) (aka Fameflower) Sure to become a favorite. Eye-catching mats of succulent chartreuse foliage. Attractive sprays of pink flowers followed by ruby-orange seedpods. Great filler for any border or container. Tolerates dry conditions. Self-sows readily. Tender perennial grown as an annual in the North, 24" tall. The leaves are used in salads and stir fry. The leaves do contain oxacyilic acid so do not consume in great quantities.
This one I first discovered growing in my Dallas backyard (I no longer live in Texas as our farm is in Wisconsin) and was amazed at the thousands of blossoms and red jeweled seed pods. I was thrilled to learn that the leaves were edible and used them often. It took me a few months to track the name down so I couldn't resist in adding them to our seed collections to share with you.
Characteristics:
Organic
Self-seeding tender perennial, annual in northern climates
Sprays of tiny pink flowers
Good filler flower for borders and containers
Tolerates dry conditions
100 Seeds
Instructions - Instructions - Sow seeds indoors on the surface of the soil. Transplant outdoors after danger of frost has passed in late spring. It can be sowed outside around the last frost.
Sow 1/4" Deep
Germination 7-12 days
Thin 6-12" apart
Full Sun
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