Bonnie’s Favorites

Fantastic - Japanese form peonies are standouts in the garden. They make excellent cut flowers and no matter how widny or rainy it is, the flower stand upright making them a beautiful addition to borders and cut gardens.  Check out all of our peonies - Peonies (fireflyfarmandmercantile.com) Japanese Pink Blossoms 30" tall, great cut flowers Blooms late spring to early summer Peonies are safe from deer and rabbits.  USDA Zones 3-8 Slightly fragrant Origin: 1997, Breeder is Tischler, Minnesota Botanical Name: Paeonia lactiflora 3-5 Eye Rootstock - We try to only provide the largest rootstock for peonies for stronger roots that lead to better blooms.  2-3 eye roostock is the most common size offered and occassionally it is what we have to use, but 3-5 eyes per root is our goal and it will be that unless noted. Eyes are the buds of the leaves and stems that will grow this season for you.  Shipping - See options to select from - All peonies are packed in spagnum moss or other media to ensure they make it to your garden in pristine condition. We do adjust for shipping charges as every year is slighly different in weights and sizes.  Planting Care - Bare roots should be kept cool and in the dark until ready to plant.  Peonies do not like to be planted deep and eyes should be kept no deeper than 1" below the soil surface. When possible, it is a great idea to mound your peonies above your existing garden grade to accommodate mulch.  Plant no deeper than 1-2". The roots will quickly develop and anchor into the ground.  Full Sun or Partial Sun is best Prefers loamy soil, can be planted in sandy or clay soils with compost amendments Give them room to grow as they don't like to be moved once established Some blooms may occur first year when planting in the spring, fall planted peonies will yield spring blooms most of the time

Felix Crousse always gets high praise when visitors come to Firefly Farm & Mercantile. Folks love how beautiful the blossoms are and how brightly colored they are. This peony stands up straight and has very strong stems. It’s a great cut flower and we love peonies that are both great in the landscape and great as cut flowers. Felix Crousse is of French origin and he was one of the most successful French breeder.  Check out all of our peonies - Peonies (fireflyfarmandmercantile.com) Dark Pink Blossoms 36" tall, great cut flowers Blooms late spring to early summer Peonies are safe from deer and rabbits.  USDA Zones 3-8 Very fragrant Origin: 1881, Breeder is Crousse, France Botanical Name: Paeonia lactiflora 3-5 Eye Rootstock - We try to only provide the largest rootstock for peonies for stronger roots that lead to better blooms.  2-3 eye roostock is the most common size offered and occassionally it is what we have to use, but 3-5 eyes per root is our goal and we always will say the stock is 2-3 eyes. Eyes are the buds of the leaves and stems that will grow this season for you.  Shipping - See options to select from - All peonies are packed in spagnum moss or other media to ensure they make it to your garden in pristine condition. We do adjust for shipping charges as every year is slighly different in weights and sizes.  Planting Care - Bare roots should be kept cool and in the dark until ready to plant.  Peonies do not like to be planted deep and eyes should be kept no deeper than 1" below the soil surface. When possible, it is a great idea to mound your peonies above your existing garden grade to accommodate mulch.  Plant no deeper than 1-2". The roots will quickly develop and anchor into the ground.  Full Sun or Partial Sun is best Prefers loamy soil, can be planted in sandy or clay soils with compost amendments Give them room to grow as they don't like to be moved once established Some blooms may occur first year when planting in the spring, fall planted peonies will yield spring blooms most of the time

Festiva Maxima is a standout performing for us. We love the huge double blossom. This variety does well as a cut flower and js long lasting in the garden too. The flower has magenta highlights typically in the center.  It’s a great cut flower and we love peonies that are both great in the landscape and great as cut flowers.  Check out all of our peonies - Peonies (fireflyfarmandmercantile.com) White Double Blossoms 36" tall, great cut flowers, staking helps Blooms late spring to early summer Peonies are safe from deer and rabbits.  USDA Zones 3-8 Moderately fragrant Origin: 1851, France Botanical Name: Paeonia lactiflora 3-5 Eye Rootstock - We try to only provide the largest rootstock for peonies for stronger roots that lead to better blooms.  2-3 eye roostock is the most common size offered and occassionally it is what we have to use, but 3-5 eyes per root is our goal and we always will say the stock is 2-3 eyes. Eyes are the buds of the leaves and stems that will grow this season for you.  Shipping - See options to select from - All peonies are packed in spagnum moss or other media to ensure they make it to your garden in pristine condition. We do adjust for shipping charges as every year is slighly different in weights and sizes.  Planting Care - Bare roots should be kept cool and in the dark until ready to plant.  Peonies do not like to be planted deep and eyes should be kept no deeper than 1" below the soil surface. When possible, it is a great idea to mound your peonies above your existing garden grade to accommodate mulch.  Plant no deeper than 1-2". The roots will quickly develop and anchor into the ground.  Full Sun or Partial Sun is best Prefers loamy soil, can be planted in sandy or clay soils with compost amendments Give them room to grow as they don't like to be moved once established Some blooms may occur first year when planting in the spring, fall planted peonies will yield spring blooms most of the time

First Arrival- Lavender pink blooms with red flares will fade to a lighter pink as the flower matures.  The shurbs will be covered in blooms that, like at Itoh peonies, that do not need any staking.  Check out all of our peonies - Peonies (fireflyfarmandmercantile.com) Itoh Peonies are crossed with herbaceous (lactiflora) and tree peonies, resulting in plants that can provide 50 plus blossoms on shorter stems that do not require staking. They bloom after herbaceous peonies and allow a few more weeks of blooms in your garden of the peony family, thus increasing their appeal. It is possible to get 8 weeks of peony blooms by seelcting cultivars and peony types that are different.  4-5" Semi-double lavender pink blossoms 26" tall Itoh peonies bloom after lactiflora peonies of the same size Peonies are safe from deer and rabbits.  USDA Zones 3-8 Strongly fragrant Botanical Name: Itoh Paeonia Origin:R.F. Anderson, 1999 Wisconsin 3-5 Eye Rootstock- We try to only provide the largest rootstock for peonies for stronger roots that lead to better blooms.  2-3 eye roostock is the most common size offered and occassionally it is what we have to use, but 3-5 eyes per root is our goal. Eyes are the buds of the leaves and stems that will grow this season for you.  Shipping - Ships first two weeks of May- All peonies are packed in spagnum moss or other media to ensure they make it to your garden in pristine condition. We do adjust for shipping charges as every year is slighly different in weights and sizes. We also ship the last 2 weeks of September as well.  Planting Care - Bare roots should be kept cool and in the dark until ready to plant.  Peonies do not like to be planted deep and eyes should be kept no deeper than 1" below the soil surface. When possible, it is a great idea to mound your peonies above your existing garden grade to accommodate mulch.  Plant no deeper than 1-2". The roots will quickly develop and anchor into the ground.  Full Sun or Partial Sun is best Prefers loamy soil, can be planted in sandy or clay soils with compost amendments Give them room to grow as they don't like to be moved once established Some blooms may occur first year when planting in the spring, fall planted peonies will yield spring blooms most of the time    

Garden Treasure- Semi-Double yellow blossoms with red flares. Yellow is a rarer color for garden peonies and is always a bit more limited.  Fragrant and low pollen.  Check out all of our peonies - Peonies (fireflyfarmandmercantile.com) Itoh Peonies are crossed with herbaceous (lactiflora) and tree peonies, resulting in plants that can provide 50 plus blossoms on shorter stems that do not require staking. They bloom after herbaceous peonies and allow a few more weeks of blooms in your garden of the peony family, thus increasing their appeal. It is possible to get 8 weeks of peony blooms by seelcting cultivars and peony types that are different.  Fragrant 6-8" Semi-double yellow blossoms 27" tall Itoh peonies bloom after lactiflora peonies Peonies are safe from deer and rabbits.  USDA Zones 3-8 Fragrant Botanical Name: Itoh Paeonia Origin: Hollingsworth 1984, Missouri 3-5 Eye Rootstock- We try to only provide the largest rootstock for peonies for stronger roots that lead to better blooms.  2-3 eye roostock is the most common size offered and occassionally it is what we have to use, but 3-5 eyes per root is our goal. Eyes are the buds of the leaves and stems that will grow this season for you.  Shipping - Ships first two weeks of May- All peonies are packed in spagnum moss or other media to ensure they make it to your garden in pristine condition. We do adjust for shipping charges as every year is slighly different in weights and sizes. We also ship the last 2 weeks of September as well.  Planting Care - Bare roots should be kept cool and in the dark until ready to plant.  Peonies do not like to be planted deep and eyes should be kept no deeper than 1" below the soil surface. When possible, it is a great idea to mound your peonies above your existing garden grade to accommodate mulch.  Plant no deeper than 1-2". The roots will quickly develop and anchor into the ground.  Full Sun or Partial Sun is best Prefers loamy soil, can be planted in sandy or clay soils with compost amendments Give them room to grow as they don't like to be moved once established Some blooms may occur first year when planting in the spring, fall planted peonies will yield spring blooms most of the time    

Large, fully double red-coral blooms ideal for cut flowers or bright borders. High Mowing Organic Seeds - Lovely salmon-pink to coral flowers on long, sturdy stems. Huge 4" blooms. Disease and heat tolerant, and holds up well in the vase. Change water often for longest life. Direct seed or start transplants 3-4 weeks before the last frost date. Approx. 3,400 seeds/oz. Characteristics:  Organic, non-GMO, and open-pollinated Excellent cut flower Attracts butterflies 40-50" plants Annual 75-90 days 1/32 oz approx.  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 Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

Large bold, orange blooms that are beautiful as cut flowers or as borders in the garden. High Mowing Organic Seeds -4-6" blooms have incredible vase life, especially when water is routinely changed. With great field holding quality, plants produce continuous flowers throughout the season. Good tolerance to heat and cold, these vigorous zinnias are a reliable choice for the farm or garden. Characteristics:  Organic, non-GMO, and open-pollinated Excellent cut flower  Attracts butterflies 42-50" plants Annual  1/32 oz 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 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

Pre-orders are open - We start shipping March 2026.  We normally do not start taking pre-orders so soon, but for tree peonies we are since the shipping timeframe it a little different. Golden Crown's golden blossoms will brighten any day. It will reach 4-6' in height and 4' in width. It can grow even larger over time, reaching 15' in height and width. Tree peonies are very hardy and unlike other peonies, they will grow as a shurb and provide winter interest. Like all peonies they are pest resistant to deer and rodents.  Charactersitics Full Sun or in hotter climates, Morning Sun and Afternoon Shade Zones 4-9, must have afternoon shade in zones 7-9 Average Soil, does not like wet soil Fragrant Good Cut Flower Size - 3-4 Branch  Starts shipping in late February based on weather and your climate Botanical Names: Peony x suffruitcosa Shipping - See options to select from - All peonies are packed in spagnum moss or other media to ensure they make it to your garden in pristine condition. We do adjust for shipping charges as every year is slighly different in weights and sizes.  Planting Care - Bare roots should be kept cool and in the dark until ready to plant.  Peonies do not like to be planted deep and eyes should be kept no deeper than 1" below the soil surface. When possible, it is a great idea to mound your peonies above your existing garden grade to accommodate mulch.  Plant no deeper than 1-2". The roots will quickly develop and anchor into the ground.  Full Sun or Partial Sun is best Prefers average to loamy soil, can be planted in sandy or clay soils with compost amendments Give them room to grow as they don't like to be moved once established Some blooms may occur first year when planting in the spring, fall planted peonies will yield spring blooms most of the time

Fully double gold blooms make a dazzling display in the garden. High Mowing Organic Seeds - Well-branched stems provide a continuous supply of easy-to-grow 3-4" blooms that hold up well in a vase. Excellent heat and cold tolerance keep this variety productive until frost. Approx. 5,000 seeds/oz. Characteristics:  Organic, non-GMO, and open-pollinated Excellent cut flower Attracts butterflies 30-36" plants Annual 75-90 days 1/32 oz approx.  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 Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

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 100 Seeds per packet  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 Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

Very low inventory for spring Julia Rose Peony - This peony is dazzling transformation of color allows you to have 3 different colors on your peonies at one time. Every blooms starts off with deep cherry buds, then they change to orange-pink was they open and when mature are yellow with the red edges.  Check out all of our peonies - Peonies (fireflyfarmandmercantile.com) Itoh Peonies are crossed with herbaceous (lactiflora) and tree peonies, resulting in plants that can provide 50 plus blossoms on shorter stems that do not require staking. They bloom after herbaceous peonies and allow a few more weeks of blooms in your garden of the peony family, thus increasing their appeal. It is possible to get 8 weeks of peony blooms by seelcting cultivars and peony types that are different.  6-8" Semi-double apricot to yellow blossoms 34-36" tall Itoh peonies bloom after lactiflora peonies Peonies are safe from deer and rabbits.  USDA Zones 3-8 Strongly fragrant Botanical Name: Itoh Paeonia Origin:R.F. Anderson, 1986 Wisconsin 3-5 Eye Rootstock- We try to only provide the largest rootstock for peonies for stronger roots that lead to better blooms.  2-3 eye roostock is the most common size offered and occassionally it is what we have to use, but 3-5 eyes per root is our goal. Eyes are the buds of the leaves and stems that will grow this season for you.  Shipping - Ships first two weeks of May- All peonies are packed in spagnum moss or other media to ensure they make it to your garden in pristine condition. We do adjust for shipping charges as every year is slighly different in weights and sizes. We also ship the last 2 weeks of September as well.  Planting Care - Bare roots should be kept cool and in the dark until ready to plant.  Peonies do not like to be planted deep and eyes should be kept no deeper than 1" below the soil surface. When possible, it is a great idea to mound your peonies above your existing garden grade to accommodate mulch.  Plant no deeper than 1-2". The roots will quickly develop and anchor into the ground.  Full Sun or Partial Sun is best Prefers loamy soil, can be planted in sandy or clay soils with compost amendments Give them room to grow as they don't like to be moved once established Some blooms may occur first year when planting in the spring, fall planted peonies will yield spring blooms most of the time    

Kansas Peony - Red blossoms on strong stems and never fade. The red is very bright and has no blue hues which is common in many red peonies.  Blossom are double form. Check out all of our peonies - Peonies (fireflyfarmandmercantile.com) Vibrant Red Double Blossoms 30" tall, great cut flowers Blooms late spring to early summer Peonies are safe from deer and rabbits.  USDA Zones 3-8 Not fragrant Botanical Name: Paeonia lactiflora Origin: Bigger, 1940, Kansas 3-5 Eye Rootstock - We try to only provide the largest rootstock for peonies for stronger roots that lead to better blooms.  2-3 eye roostock is the most common size offered and occassionally it is what we have to use, but 3-5 eyes per root is our goal. Eyes are the buds of the leaves and stems that will grow this season for you.  Shipping - Ships first two weeks of May- All peonies are packed in spagnum moss or other media to ensure they make it to your garden in pristine condition. We do adjust for shipping charges as every year is slighly different in weights and sizes. We also ship the last 2 weeks of September as well.  Planting Care - Bare roots should be kept cool and in the dark until ready to plant.  Peonies do not like to be planted deep and eyes should be kept no deeper than 1" below the soil surface. When possible, it is a great idea to mound your peonies above your existing garden grade to accommodate mulch.  Plant no deeper than 1-2". The roots will quickly develop and anchor into the ground.  Full Sun or Partial Sun is best Prefers loamy soil, can be planted in sandy or clay soils with compost amendments Give them room to grow as they don't like to be moved once established Some blooms may occur first year when planting in the spring, fall planted peonies will yield spring blooms most of the time