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Lavender Hyssop - A native commonly found in the north central United States. It prefers dry woodlands and prairies and readily adapts to garden environments without standing water. The leaves are scented like licorice and it is often referred to Anise Hyssop because of this. Butterlfies and other pollinators will stay busy gathering pollen and nectar. It is used by a variety of beneficial insects as well. It is often used in boquets Botanical Name: Agastche foeniculum Characteristics: Biennial/perennial that self seeds easily Hardy to zone 4 Plants grow up to 3 feet Purple flowers and leaves that smell of licorice .75g or 250 Seeds per packet Instructions - Sow seeds indoors just beneath surface of soil. Seeds can also be directly sown outdoors as soon as soil can be worked in spring. Does best in well-drained soil. Sow seed indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost Germination 30-90 days Plant 12" apart Full Sun to Partial Shade Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

Lavender Hyssop - A native commonly found in the north central United States. It prefers dry woodlands and prairies and readily adapts to garden environments without standing water.  The leaves are scented like licorice and it is often referred to Anise Hyssop because of this. Butterlfies and other pollinators will stay busy gathering pollen and nectar. It is used by a variety of beneficial insects as well. It is often used in boquets
Botanical Name: Agastche foeniculum
Characteristics:  
<ul>
<li>Biennial/perennial that self seeds easily</li>
<li>Hardy to zone 4</li>
<li>Plants grow up to 3 feet</li>
<li>Purple flowers and leaves that smell of licorice</li>
<li>.75g or 250 Seeds per packet </li>
</ul>
Instructions - Sow seeds indoors just beneath surface of soil. Seeds can also be directly sown outdoors as soon as soil can be worked in spring. Does best in well-drained soil.
<ul>
<li>Sow seed indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost</li>
<li>Germination 30-90  days</li>
<li>Plant 12" apart</li>
<li>Full Sun to Partial Shade</li>
</ul>
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

Lavender Hyssop Flower, Native Flower

Packet - .75g or ~250 Seeds

Packet - 1/4 oz or ~23,500 Seeds

Firefly Farm & Mercantile - Dwarf Columbine is a dwarf style columbine adorned in a multitude of colors. We are in the process of updating our picture as it is no longer available with Seedsavers for this year. They are 10-18” tall and will casually reseed to keep an abundance of blooms going for years to come. The flowers face downwards and have longer spurs that form the classic combine curl. This has been known as Granny’s Bonnet. This Columbine is native to Europe but makes itself home in gardens around the world. The self-sowing variety prefers even moisture and grows best in full sun to partial shade, ideally with afternoon shade in hot climates. Perennial. Perennial Full sun to partial shade is optimal 1/2 gram or 350 Seeds Instructions: Sow seeds outdoors after the last frost. Columbine prefers well-drained average soil. Water regularly, keeping leaves dry. Remove spent blossoms frequently to prolong blooming. Start Indoors: 6-8 weeks before the last frost Germination: 3-4 weeks Plant Outdoors: 8-10” Apart Light: Full to Partial Sun

Dwarf Columbine Flower

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Native Flower Mix for Monarch Butterfly Seed Flower Mixture Monarch populations have been in decline for a number of years, and the loss of nectar sources and milkweeds has been indicated as a major contributor to these declines. This mixture is composed of native wildflowers and milkweeds which supply nectar sources to adult monarchs. Milkweeds are utilized for egg-laying and provide food to monarch caterpillars. This mixture is intended for use in the monarch’s summer breeding range and flyway zones of the Midwestern United States. Add some native grasses to and you have a great all around mix! Little Bluestem is great as it is native to all 48 US states. Or just keep it strictly to flowers. Flowers: Autumn Sneezeweed (Helenium autumnale), Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa), Butterflyweed Milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa), Clasping Coneflower (Rudbeckia amplexicaulis), Cup Plant (Silphium perfoliatum), Cutleaf Coneflower (Rudbeckia laciniata), Gayfeather (Liatris spicata), Hoary Vervain (Verbena stricta), Indian Blanket (Gaillardia pulchella), Lance-Leaved Coreopsis (Coreopsis lanceolata), New England Aster (Symphyotrichum novae-angliae), Ox-Eye Sunflower (Heliopsis helianthoides), Prairie Ironweed (Vernonia fasciculata), Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea), Rigid Goldenrod (Solidago rigida), Smooth Aster (Symphyotrichum laeve), Spotted Joe Pyeweed (Eutrochium maculatum), Swamp (Red) Milkweed (Asclepias incarnata), Tickseed Sunflower (Bidens aristosa), Wild Sunflower (Helianthus annuus) Seeding Rates: 8 oz for 1,000sq ft (No existing plants) 11-22 lbs per acre (depends on density of existing plantings) 1 Acre with Grass - 11 lbs per acre 1 Acre for just Flowers - 22 lbs per acre 1 oz packets when planted with flowers it will do 155 sq ft Instructions - Sow seeds anytime: fall before winter sets in, spring or summer. The area should be worked to either be free of all plants or prepared to allow seed contact to soil when planting in existing beds. Some grasses will germinate in the cool weather, while others will remain dormant until the is warms. Sow 1/4" deep Germination 10-20 days

<h3 class="product_title entry-title">Native Flower Mix for Monarch Butterfly Seed Flower Mixture</h3>
Monarch populations have been in decline for a number of years, and the loss of nectar sources and milkweeds has been indicated as a major contributor to these declines.  This mixture is composed of native wildflowers and milkweeds which supply nectar sources to adult monarchs.  Milkweeds are utilized for egg-laying and provide food to monarch caterpillars.  This mixture is intended for use in the monarch’s summer breeding range and flyway zones of the Midwestern United States.
Add some native grasses to and you have a great all around mix! Little Bluestem is great as it is native to all 48 US states. Or just keep it strictly to flowers.
Flowers:
<ul>
<li>Autumn Sneezeweed (Helenium autumnale),</li>
<li>Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa),</li>
<li>Butterflyweed Milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa),</li>
<li>Clasping Coneflower (Rudbeckia amplexicaulis),</li>
<li>Cup Plant (Silphium perfoliatum),</li>
<li>Cutleaf Coneflower (Rudbeckia laciniata),</li>
<li>Gayfeather (Liatris spicata),</li>
<li>Hoary Vervain (Verbena stricta),</li>
<li>Indian Blanket (Gaillardia pulchella),</li>
<li>Lance-Leaved Coreopsis (Coreopsis lanceolata),</li>
<li>New England Aster (Symphyotrichum novae-angliae),</li>
<li>Ox-Eye Sunflower (Heliopsis helianthoides),</li>
<li>Prairie Ironweed (Vernonia fasciculata),</li>
<li>Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea),</li>
<li>Rigid Goldenrod (Solidago rigida),</li>
<li>Smooth Aster (Symphyotrichum laeve),</li>
<li>Spotted Joe Pyeweed (Eutrochium maculatum),</li>
<li>Swamp (Red) Milkweed (Asclepias incarnata),</li>
<li>Tickseed Sunflower (Bidens aristosa),</li>
<li>Wild Sunflower (Helianthus annuus)</li>
</ul>
<ul></ul>
Seeding Rates: 
<ul>
<li>8 oz for 1,000sq ft (No existing plants)</li>
<li>11-22 lbs per acre (depends on density of existing plantings)</li>
<li>1 Acre with Grass - 11  lbs per acre</li>
<li>1 Acre for just Flowers - 22 lbs per acre</li>
<li>1 oz packets when planted with flowers it will do 155 sq ft</li>
</ul>
Instructions - Sow seeds anytime: fall before winter sets in, spring or summer.  The area should be worked to either be free of all plants or prepared to allow seed contact to soil when planting in existing beds. Some grasses will germinate in the cool weather, while others will remain dormant until the is warms. 
<ul>
<li>Sow 1/4" deep</li>
<li>Germination 10-20 days</li>
</ul>

Native Flower Mix for Monarch Butterfly Seed Mixture, 20 Native Flowers, (Midwest Specific)

1 oz

4 oz

8 oz

1 lb

5 lb

Pale Purple Coneflower - This is the most widespread of all the purple coneflowers with a range as far south as Georgia and Alabama, extending to the east, across the Midwest and to the Central Plains. It readily adapts to almost any soil as long as it is well drained. You can find it in clay, limerock, sand or loam. It is beloved by butterflies, birds and other pollinators. Plants reach 3-4' tall. Perennial. Hardy to zones 3-9 It is also known as Blacksamson echinacea as well. Botanical Name: Echinacea pallida Characteristics: Perennial and hardy to zone 4, most southern range of the purple coneflowers One of the very best for attracting butterflies and birds Plants grow to 2-4 feet tall Light purple flowers 1/2 gram or ~95 Seeds per packet Instructions - Pale Purple Coneflower requires cold and moist stratification for a really good germination rate. Simply sow the seeds 2-3 months before the last frost or you can mimic the stratification process but sowing the seeds in soil or sand, water and cover to prevent the media from drying out. It requires 1-2 months in the cold. Once sprouts start to grow you can then transplant outside if the harsh frosts are gone or in larger pots. Alternatively Start Indoors - 8-10 weeks before the last frost. Sow 1/2" deep Germination 10-20days Thin 18-24" apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of availability

Pale Purple Coneflower - This is the most widespread of all the purple coneflowers with a range as far south as Georgia and Alabama, extending to the east, across the Midwest and to the Central Plains. It readily adapts to almost any soil as long as it is well drained. You can find it in clay, limerock, sand or loam.  It is beloved by butterflies, birds and other pollinators.  Plants reach 3-4' tall. Perennial. Hardy to zones 3-9 It is also known as Blacksamson echinacea as well. 
Botanical Name: Echinacea pallida
Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>Perennial and hardy to zone 4, most southern range of the purple coneflowers</li>
<li>One of the very best for attracting butterflies and birds</li>
<li>Plants grow to 2-4 feet tall</li>
<li>Light purple flowers</li>
<li>1/2 gram or ~95 Seeds per packet </li>
</ul>
Instructions - Pale Purple Coneflower requires cold and moist stratification for a really good germination rate. Simply sow the seeds 2-3 months before the last frost or you can mimic the stratification process but sowing the seeds in soil or sand, water and cover to prevent the media from drying out.  It requires 1-2 months in the cold. Once sprouts start to grow you can then transplant outside if the harsh frosts are gone or in larger pots. 
Alternatively
<ul>
<li>Start Indoors - 8-10 weeks before the last frost.</li>
<li>Sow 1/2" deep</li>
<li>Germination 10-20days</li>
<li>Thin 18-24" apart</li>
</ul>
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of availability

Pale Purple Coneflower - Prairie Native, Echinacea pallida

Packet - 1/2 gram or ~95seeds

1/4 oz or ~1200 Seeds

Firefly Farm & Mercantile - Blue Columbine is native to the Western Untied States. It is a late spring to early summer flowering perennial. Bees and other pollinators rely on these woodland species for valuable nectar and pollen. They are 24-36” tall when in blloom and will casually reseed to keep an abundance of blooms going for years to come. The flowers face downwards and have longer spurs that form the classic combine curl. The self-sowing variety prefers even moisture and grows best in full sun to partial shade, ideally with afternoon shade in hot climates. Perennial. Botanical name: Aquilegia canadensis Perennial Full sun to partial shade is optimal Instructions: Sow seeds outdoors when the ground can be worked, best to sow in fall and let nature care for the cold stratification. Columbine prefers well-drained average soil. Water regularly, keeping leaves dry. Remove spent blossoms frequently to prolong blooming. Start Indoors: 6-8 weeks before the last frost but should be cold stratified for at least 60 days. Germination: 3-4 weeks after a several month period of cold stratification. Plant Outdoors: 8-10” Apart Light: Full Sun

Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile - Blue Columbine is native to the Western Untied States.  It is a late spring to early summer flowering perennial. Bees and other pollinators rely on these woodland species for valuable nectar and pollen. 
They are 24-36” tall when in blloom and will casually reseed to keep an abundance of blooms going for years to come. The flowers face downwards and have longer spurs that form the classic combine curl. 
The self-sowing variety prefers even moisture and grows best in full sun to partial shade, ideally with afternoon shade in hot climates. Perennial.
Botanical name: Aquilegia canadensis
<ul>
<li>Perennial</li>
<li>Full sun to partial shade is optimal</li>
</ul>
Instructions:
Sow seeds outdoors when the ground can be worked, best to sow in fall and let nature care for the cold stratification.  Columbine prefers well-drained average soil. Water regularly, keeping leaves dry. Remove spent blossoms frequently to prolong blooming.
<ul>
<li>Start Indoors: 6-8 weeks before the last frost but should be cold stratified for at least 60 days.</li>
<li>Germination: 3-4 weeks after a several month period of cold stratification. </li>
<li>Plant Outdoors: 8-10” Apart</li>
<li>Light: Full Sun</li>
</ul>

Blue Columbine, Colorado Blue, (Aquilegia caerulea) Native Flower

Packet - .25g or ~250 Seeds

1/2 oz of ~10000 Seeds

1 oz or ~20000 Seeds

Christmas Lima - Also knowns as Large Speckled Calico, this variety was first cultivated in the United States around 1840 and produces beautiful, quarter-sized, fat white seeds with maroon spots and swirls. It has a rich flavor and can be used as shell lima bean or dry bean. Heavy yields, bears even during extreme heat. Pole habit, 75-100 dys. Pole bean Large Maroon and White Speckled Seeds Performs well in extreme heat Shelling and Dry bean 75-100 days Instructions : Lima beans thrive in hot temperatures. Sow seeds outdoors after the danger of frost has passed and soil and air temperatures have warmed. Seeds will germinate in 7-18 days. Limas prefer full sun. Direct Seed 2" apart Planting Depth 1" Rows Apart: 36-48" Full Sun

Christmas Lima - Also knowns as Large Speckled Calico, this variety was first cultivated in the United States around 1840 and produces beautiful, quarter-sized, fat white seeds with maroon spots and swirls.  It has a rich flavor and can be used as shell lima bean or dry bean.  Heavy yields, bears even during extreme heat. Pole habit, 75-100 dys. 
<ul>
<li>Pole bean</li>
<li>Large Maroon and White Speckled Seeds</li>
<li>Performs well in extreme heat</li>
<li>Shelling and Dry bean</li>
<li>75-100 days </li>
</ul>
Instructions :
Lima beans thrive in hot temperatures. Sow seeds outdoors after the danger of frost has passed and soil and air temperatures have warmed. Seeds will germinate in 7-18 days. Limas prefer full sun. 
<ul>
<li>Direct Seed 2" apart</li>
<li>Planting Depth 1"</li>
<li>Rows Apart: 36-48"</li>
<li>Full Sun</li>
</ul>

Christmas Pole Lima Bean, 1840 Heirloom

25 Seeds - Firefly Farm

Seedsavers Packet - 40 Seeds

250 Seeds (.51 lbs) - Firefly Farm

500 Seeds (1.05 lbs) - Firefly Farm

Purple Prairie Clover - An important short prairie species as it helps feed the soil, provide food for polliantors and cover for wildlife. It is adapatable to many soil types and is commonly used in prairie restoration and wildlife plantings. it blooms non stop from mid summer to fall. Botanical Name: Dalea purpurea Characteristics: Perennial Hardy to zone 4 Plant heigh is 1-3' tall Purple blossoms mid-summer through fall Nitrogen Fixing Plant to improve soil health 250 seeds per packet Instructions - Easy to grow when direct-seeded into a weed-free seedbed in mid-spring to early summer. Very drought tolerant once established. Alternative is to grow indoors. Start Indoors: In Early Spring Germination: 10-20 Days Plant Outdoors: 12” Apart Light: Full Sun Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

Purple Prairie Clover - An important short prairie species as it helps feed the soil, provide food for polliantors and cover for wildlife. It is adapatable to many soil types and is commonly used in prairie restoration and wildlife plantings.  it blooms non stop from mid summer to fall.  
Botanical Name: Dalea purpurea
Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>Perennial</li>
<li>Hardy to zone 4</li>
<li>Plant heigh is 1-3' tall</li>
<li>Purple blossoms mid-summer through fall</li>
<li>Nitrogen Fixing Plant to improve soil health 
</li>
<li>250 seeds per packet </li>
</ul>
Instructions - Easy to grow when direct-seeded into a weed-free seedbed in mid-spring to early summer. Very drought tolerant once established.
Alternative is to grow indoors. 
<ul>
<li>Start Indoors: In Early Spring</li>
<li>Germination: 10-20 Days</li>
<li>Plant Outdoors: 12” Apart</li>
<li>Light: Full Sun</li>
</ul>
 
 
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

Purple Prairie Clover

Firefly Farm 1 gram or ~650 seeds

Seedsaver Exchange Packet 250 Seeds

Firefly Farm 1 oz or ~18,000 Seeds

Buffalo Grass - is a warm-season grass and is a dominant specieis of shortgrass prairies of the Great Plains and Midwest and is native throughout most of the United States. It is very drought tolerant and is ideal in garden landscapes, prairie restoration, xeriscaing and range mixes as its a forage for White-tailed Deer, Bison, and Prairie Dogs. Domesticated animals will also use it for forage. This is the larval host for the Green Skipper Butterfly. Edging should be used in areas in where it is not wanted as it is stoloniferous in nature. In winter it does go dormant and will turn brown but by late spring into summer it will remain green even in the driest conditions. It is as home in the south as it is in the north. The seed is soaked in Potassium nitrate to help with germination. It is a naturally occurring substance and is in all buffalos grass sold in the U.S. This is a very hardy perennial and easily survives down to USDA Zone 3. Buchloe dactyloide Characteristics: Hardy to zone 3, perennial 2-3 foot tall clumps Blue-Green foliage turns copper-red in the fall Erosion control plantings 55 Seeds per packet, .5 grams will cover 5 sq ft densely, 1 oz will cover 250 sq ft densely. Instructions -Seeds can also be directly sown into a weed-free seedbed in May or June as they germinate in warm weather. You can seed earlier or later, but do make sure it is with the compansions or oats to provide cover and prevent weeds from growing. Not recommended for heavy clay. Alternatively Start Indoors late winter to early spring Sow 1/2" deep Germination 14-20 days Thin 24" apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

Buffalo Grass - is a warm-season grass and is a dominant specieis of shortgrass prairies of the Great Plains and Midwest and is native throughout most of the United States. It is very drought tolerant and is ideal in garden landscapes, prairie restoration, xeriscaing and range mixes as its a forage for White-tailed Deer, Bison, and Prairie Dogs. Domesticated animals will also use it for forage. This is the larval host for the Green Skipper Butterfly. Edging should be used in areas in where it is not wanted as it is stoloniferous in nature. 
In winter it does go dormant and will turn brown but by late spring into summer it will remain green even in the driest conditions. It is as home in the south as it is in the north. The seed is soaked in Potassium nitrate to help with germination. It is a naturally occurring substance and is in all buffalos grass sold in the U.S.  
This is a very hardy perennial and easily survives down to USDA Zone 3.  Buchloe dactyloide
Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>Hardy to zone 3, perennial</li>
<li>2-3 foot tall clumps</li>
<li>Blue-Green foliage turns copper-red in the fall</li>
<li>Erosion control plantings</li>
<li>55 Seeds per packet, .5 grams will cover 5 sq ft densely, 1 oz will cover 250 sq ft densely. </li>
</ul>
Instructions -Seeds can also be directly sown into a weed-free seedbed in May or June as they germinate in warm weather. You can seed earlier or later, but do make sure it is with the compansions or oats to provide cover and prevent weeds from growing.  Not recommended for heavy clay. 
Alternatively Start Indoors late winter to early spring
<ul>
<li>Sow 1/2" deep</li>
<li>Germination 14-20 days</li>
<li>Thin 24" apart</li>
</ul>
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

Buffalo Grass - Native

Packet ~55 Seeds or .5 grams

1 oz seeds

Excellent pollinator and butterfly flower. Each packet will contain around 500 seeds. Brought to England from South America around 1725. Endless purple flowers sit above strong stems with dark green leaves all summer and into early fall. Thrives in warm dry soil, very easy to grow. Great for borders where height is needed. Tender perennial, typically grown as an annual, 3-4' tall. Botanical name: Verbena bonariensis or aka Purple Top Characteristics: Self-seeding annual plants grow to 3-4 feet tall Purple flowers are tolerant of light frosts Easy to grow, thrive in dry soil Great for use in border plantings or as a cut flower This variety will grow well in most regions of the United States and can be grown as a tender perennial in warm climates. 1/10th gram or about 500 seeds per packet Instructions: Sow seeds indoors just beneath the surface of the soil. Seed is slow to germinate and sensitive to excess moisture. Plant out after the danger of frost has passed in late spring. Makes an excellent cut flower. Start Indoors: 8-12 weeks before the last frost Germination: 14-28 Days Plant Outdoors: 18-24” Apart Light: Full Sun Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

Purple Top Vervain or Purple Top Verbena Flower, 1725 Heirloom

1/8 gram ~500 Seeds

0.5 gram ~ 2000 seeds

1 oz ~11000 Seeds

Here is our always popular Bee Feed Mix in Bulk and Packet quantities. The Bee Feed Seed Mixture is a result of many years of research on flower preferences of pollinators in our test gardens. It is a blend of widely adaptable, annual and perennial flowers that provide nectar and pollen to wild bees, honey bees and other pollinators. It is well suited for maintained landscapes such as garden beds and borders. Contains early, mid-, and late blooming flowers in order to provide bee forage all season long. Flowers are suitable for short-tongued and long-tongued bees and come in a wide range of colors for an attractive display. Check out all of our pollinator mixes at Pollinator Mix Provides forage for bees and bouquets for you Annuals and perennials Early, mid, and late blooming flowers 1 oz sows 200 sq foot, 1lb sows around 3,000 sq ft 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.

Here is our always popular Bee Feed Mix in Bulk and Packet quantities. 
The Bee Feed Seed Mixture is a result of many years of research on flower preferences of pollinators in our test gardens. It is a blend of widely adaptable, annual and perennial flowers that provide nectar and pollen to wild bees, honey bees and other pollinators.  It is well suited for maintained landscapes such as garden beds and borders. Contains early, mid-, and late blooming flowers in order to provide bee forage all season long.  Flowers are suitable for short-tongued and long-tongued bees and come in a wide range of colors for an attractive display.  Check out all of our pollinator mixes at <a rel="noopener" title="Firefly Farm Butterfly and Bee Flower Mixes" href="https://admin.shopify.com/store/firefly-farm-and-mercantile/collections/414549606636" target="_blank">Pollinator Mix</a>
<ul data-mce-fragment="1">
<li data-mce-fragment="1">Provides forage for bees and bouquets for you</li>
<li data-mce-fragment="1">Annuals and perennials</li>
<li data-mce-fragment="1">Early, mid, and late blooming flowers</li>
<li data-mce-fragment="1">1 oz sows 200 sq foot, 1lb sows around 3,000 sq ft</li>
</ul>
Varieties included:
<ul>
<li>Forget-Me-Not, Chinese - Cynoglossum amabile</li>
<li>Wallflower, Siberian - Cheiranthus allionii</li>
<li>Poppy, California, Orange - Eschscholzia californica</li>
<li>Coneflower, Purple - Echinacea purpurea</li>
<li>Aster, China, Single Mix - Callistephus chinensis</li>
<li>Poppy,Corn, Mixed - Papaver rhoeas</li>
<li>Coreopsis, Lance Leaved - Coreopsis lanceolata</li>
<li>Flax, Blue - Linum lewisii</li>
<li>Baby Blue-Eyes - Nemophila menziesii</li>
<li>Tidy-Tips - Layia platyglossa</li>
<li>Gilia, Globe - Gilia capitata</li>
<li>Indian Blanket - Gaillardia pulchella</li>
<li>Coreopsis, Plains - Coreopsis tinctoria</li>
<li>Sweet Alyssum, Tall White - Lobularia maritima</li>
<li>Hyssop, Lavender - Agastache foeniculum</li>
<li>Daisy, Fleabane - Erigeron annuus</li>
<li>Aster, New England - Symphyotrichum novae-angliae</li>
<li>Bergamot - Monarda fistulosa</li>
</ul>
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.

Bee Feed Flower Mix

1/4 oz Firefly Farm & Mercantile Packet

1/4 oz Seedsaver Packet

2 oz (most popular size)

Nature's sweetner - Every leaf has the sweetness of that Stevia is known for but since it is not an extract it is not as sweet. Many will dry this herb and crush into a powder to use to naturally sweeten drinks and dishes. The FDA has approved its use as a dietary supplement. A sub-tropical plant that is cold sensitive at 50°F. Characteristics: Grown as an annual but is a tender perennial, Plants grow to 3 feet tall Long, thin green leaves Leaves have a sweet flavor 20 seeds Instructions - Sow seeds indoors on the surface of the soil. Keep indoors until nighttime temperatures are consistently above 50°F. May then be transplanted outdoors or into pots. Prefers well-drained soil—do not overwater. Can be grown year-round in pots if given proper care. Start Indoors: 8-12 weeks before the last frost Germination: 7-21 Days Plant Outdoors: 8-12” Apart Light: Sun/Partial Shade Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

Nature's sweetner -  Every leaf has the sweetness of that Stevia is known for but since it is not an extract it is not as sweet. Many will dry this herb and crush into a powder to use to naturally sweeten drinks and dishes.  The FDA has approved its use as a dietary supplement. A sub-tropical plant that is cold sensitive at 50°F. 
Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>Grown as an annual but is a tender perennial, </li>
<li>Plants grow to 3 feet tall</li>
<li>Long, thin green leaves</li>
<li>Leaves have a sweet flavor</li>
<li>20 seeds </li>
</ul>
Instructions -
 
Sow seeds indoors on the surface of the soil. Keep indoors until nighttime temperatures are consistently above 50°F. May then be transplanted outdoors or into pots. Prefers well-drained soil—do not overwater. Can be grown year-round in pots if given proper care.
 
Start Indoors: 8-12 weeks before the last frost
 
Germination: 7-21 Days
 
Plant Outdoors: 8-12” Apart
 
Light: Sun/Partial Shade
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

Stevia Herb

Perhaps the most wondrous sight in any prairie is a mass planting of Prairie Blazingstar. They are resilient, pollinator magnets, provide cover for birds, insects of all types and grow deep roots. They can reach 4’ tall and are hardy to USDA Zone 4. These perennials are a crowd please in a natural setting or a garden border. They are excellent cut flowers and excel in dried arrangements. There are several different Liatris and all can play an important part in any ecosystem. Characteristics: Perennial and hardy to zone 4 Plants grow to 3-4 feet tall Spikes of purple-magenta flowers Excellent for dried and cut flower arrangements 150 seeds per packet Instructions: Germination is increased by a 30- day cold treatment in slightly damp paper towels in a plastic bag in the refrigerator. Seed can also be directly sown into a prepared seedbed in fall, or in early- to mid-spring. Requires a rich loam, clay, or slightly moist sandy soil. Start Indoors: 6-8 weeks before planting out or direct sow after treating the seeds or in early spring or late fall Germination: 20-25 Days Plant Outdoors: 2-3' Apart Light: Full Sun Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

Perhaps the most wondrous sight in any prairie is a mass planting of Prairie Blazingstar. They are resilient, pollinator magnets, provide cover for birds, insects of all types and grow deep roots. 
They can reach 4’ tall and are hardy to USDA Zone 4. These perennials are a crowd please in a natural setting or a garden border. They are excellent cut flowers and excel in dried arrangements. 
There are several different Liatris and all can play an important part in any ecosystem.
Characteristics:  
<ul>
<li>Perennial and hardy to zone 4</li>
<li>Plants grow to 3-4 feet tall</li>
<li>Spikes of purple-magenta flowers</li>
<li>Excellent for dried and cut flower arrangements</li>
<li>150 seeds per packet </li>
</ul>
Instructions: Germination is increased by a 30- day cold treatment in slightly damp paper towels in a plastic bag in the refrigerator. Seed can also be directly sown into a prepared seedbed in fall, or in early- to mid-spring. Requires a rich loam, clay, or slightly moist sandy soil. 
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Start Indoors: 6-8 weeks before planting out or direct sow after treating the seeds or in early spring or late fall 
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<ul>
<li>Germination: 20-25 Days</li>
<li>Plant Outdoors: 2-3' Apart</li>
<li>Light: Full Sun</li>
</ul>
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Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

Prairie Blazingstar, Liatris pycnostachya

🌰 Red Kuri Squash – The Gourmet "Chestnut" Pumpkin Add a touch of Japanese elegance to your autumn harvest with our Red Kuri Squash seeds. Known as Hokkaido squash, this stunning heirloom is famous for its teardrop shape, vibrant orange-red skin, and a remarkably rich, nutty flavor that many compare to roasted chestnuts. Unlike standard pumpkins, Red Kuri has a smooth, fiber-less flesh that makes it a top choice for professional chefs. Whether displayed on a front porch or roasted in a farmhouse kitchen, this squash is as beautiful as it is delicious. Grown in the Midwest. ✨ Key Features Unique Flavor Profile: Sweet and mellow with a distinct "chestnut" finish. Edible Skin: The thin, delicate rind softens when cooked—no tedious peeling required! Space-Efficient: High-yielding vines produce multiple 3–5 lb fruits that are the perfect size for a family meal. Excellent Storage: A thick-walled squash that keeps its flavor and texture for months in a cool, dry pantry. 🥣 Culinary Inspiration "Red Kuri is the secret to the world's best Thai curries and creamy autumn soups. Its deep golden flesh doesn't get watery, providing a velvety texture that needs very little butter or cream." 📋 Growing Specifications Feature Details Plant Type Heirloom (Vining Winter Squash) Fruit Weight 3 - 7 lbs Days to Maturity 90 - 95 Days Sun Requirement Full Sun (6-8 hours) Planting Depth 1 inch Spacing 3 - 4 feet apart 🪴 Gardening Tips for Success Warm Soil is Best: Wait to plant until the soil is consistently 70°F (21°C). These seeds love warmth! Mound Planting: Plant 2-3 seeds per "hill" to ensure good drainage and root health. Pollination: Like most squash, Red Kuri relies on bees. Plant pollinator-friendly flowers like Marigolds or Zinnias nearby to ensure a heavy fruit set. The "Curing" Secret: After harvesting, let your squash sit in the sun for 7-10 days. This "cures" the skin for long-term storage and concentrates the natural sugars inside. Bring a taste of the gourmet harvest to your backyard. Add Red Kuri Squash to your garden today! 🎃🍁

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Add a touch of Japanese elegance to your autumn harvest with our Red Kuri Squash seeds. Known as Hokkaido squash, this stunning heirloom is famous for its teardrop shape, vibrant orange-red skin, and a remarkably rich, nutty flavor that many compare to roasted chestnuts.
Unlike standard pumpkins, Red Kuri has a smooth, fiber-less flesh that makes it a top choice for professional chefs. Whether displayed on a front porch or roasted in a farmhouse kitchen, this squash is as beautiful as it is delicious. Grown in the Midwest.
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<h3 data-line="8" id="✨ Key Features">✨ Key Features</h3>
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Unique Flavor Profile: Sweet and mellow with a distinct "chestnut" finish.</li>
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Edible Skin: The thin, delicate rind softens when cooked—no tedious peeling required!</li>
<li data-line="11">
Space-Efficient: High-yielding vines produce multiple 3–5 lb fruits that are the perfect size for a family meal.</li>
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Excellent Storage: A thick-walled squash that keeps its flavor and texture for months in a cool, dry pantry.</li>
</ul>
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<blockquote data-line="17">
"Red Kuri is the secret to the world's best Thai curries and creamy autumn soups. Its deep golden flesh doesn't get watery, providing a velvety texture that needs very little butter or cream."
</blockquote>
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<h3 data-line="21" id="📋 Growing Specifications">📋 Growing Specifications</h3>
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<th>Feature</th>
<th>Details</th>
</tr>
</thead>
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<td>Plant Type</td>
<td>Heirloom (Vining Winter Squash)</td>
</tr>
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<td>Fruit Weight</td>
<td>3 - 7 lbs</td>
</tr>
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<td>Days to Maturity</td>
<td>90 - 95 Days</td>
</tr>
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<td>Sun Requirement</td>
<td>Full Sun (6-8 hours)</td>
</tr>
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<td>Planting Depth</td>
<td>1 inch</td>
</tr>
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<td>Spacing</td>
<td>3 - 4 feet apart</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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<h3 data-line="34" id="🪴 Gardening Tips for Success">🪴 Gardening Tips for Success</h3>
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<li data-line="35">
Warm Soil is Best: Wait to plant until the soil is consistently 70°F (21°C). These seeds love warmth!</li>
<li data-line="36">
Mound Planting: Plant 2-3 seeds per "hill" to ensure good drainage and root health.</li>
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Pollination: Like most squash, Red Kuri relies on bees. Plant pollinator-friendly flowers like Marigolds or Zinnias nearby to ensure a heavy fruit set.</li>
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The "Curing" Secret: After harvesting, let your squash sit in the sun for 7-10 days. This "cures" the skin for long-term storage and concentrates the natural sugars inside.</li>
</ol>
Bring a taste of the gourmet harvest to your backyard. Add Red Kuri Squash to your garden today! 🎃🍁

Red Kuri Winter Squash, Organic

15 Seeds

3.5g, ~22 Organic Seeds

200 Seeds

Caribe Cilantro- We absolutely love Caribe. It has become out go to Cilantro here for ensuring weekly consistency. Caribe produces abundance of green leaves that are bolt tolerant so each row lasts a little longer. Caribe's thinner stems than most cilantro is helpful in the kitchen too. This is great for greenhouses, field plantings and even in my flower gardens. Characteristics: Non-GMO, and open-pollinated Heat tolerant and less likely to bolt 1/8 ounce Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors after the last frost. May also be grown as a fall crop. Prefers rich well-drained soil. Cilantro has a tendency to self-seed. Direct Seed 1/2" Deep Germination 7-10 days Thin 8-10" apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

Caribe Cilantro- We absolutely love Caribe. It has become out go to Cilantro here for ensuring weekly consistency.  Caribe produces abundance of green leaves that are bolt tolerant so each row lasts a little longer. Caribe's thinner stems than most cilantro is helpful in the kitchen too. This is great for greenhouses, field plantings and even in my flower gardens. 
Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>Non-GMO, and open-pollinated</li>
<li>Heat tolerant and less likely to bolt</li>
<li>1/8 ounce</li>
</ul>
Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors after the last frost. May also be grown as a fall crop. Prefers rich well-drained soil. Cilantro has a tendency to self-seed.
<ul>
<li>Direct Seed 1/2" Deep</li>
<li>Germination 7-10 days</li>
<li>Thin 8-10" apart</li>
</ul>
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

Caribe Cilantro, organic options available

Firefly Farm Organic Seeds 3.5g

Firefly Farm Seeds 3.5g

Western Pollinator Seed Mixture The Western Pollinator Mix contains native wildflowers for pollinator conservation in the western United States and southwest Canada. The eastern planting boundary would be a line straight south from the eastern borders of North and South Dakota and then go west until you hit the Pacific. It contains a balanced blend of native annuals and perennials that provide nectar and pollen throughout the growing season. If you have specific mix requirements for pollinator habitat conservation projects, please contact us regarding a custom mix for your area. Flowers: Narrow Leaved Milkweed (Asclepias fascicularis), Baby Blue Eyes (Nemophila menziesii), Blanketflower (Gaillardia aristata), California Bluebell (Phacelia campanularia), California Poppy (Eschscholzia californica), Clarkia (Clarkia unguiculata), Crown Tickseed (Coreopsis nuecensis), Dwarf Godetia (Clarkia amoena), Dwarf Helenium (Helenium amarum), Fleabane Daisy (Erigeron speciosus), Globe Gilia (Gilia capitata), Golden Aster (Heterotheca villosa), Lacy Phacelia (Phacelia tanacetifolia), Lewis Flax (Linum lewisii), Plains Coreopsis (Coreopsis tinctoria), Prairie Coneflower (Ratibida columnifera), Rocky Mountain Beeplant (Cleome serrulata), Rocky Mountain Penstemon (Penstemon strictus), Showy Goldeneye (Heliomeris multiflora), Utah Sweetvetch (Hedysarum boreale), Yellow Lupine (Lupinus microcarpus densiflorus) Seeding Rates: 5 oz for 1,000sq ft 7-14lbs per acre (depends on density of existing plantings) 1 Acre with Grass - 7 lbs per acre 1 Acre with Flowers - 14 lbs per acre 1 oz packets when planted with flowers it will do 200 sq ft Instructions - Sow seeds anytime: fall before winter sets in, spring or summer. The area should be worked to either be free of all plants or prepared to allow seed contact to soil when planting in existing beds. Some grasses will germinate in the cool weather, while others will remain dormant until the is warms. Sow 1/4" deep Germination 10-20 days

<h3 itemprop="name" class="product_title entry-title">Western Pollinator Seed Mixture</h3>
The Western Pollinator Mix contains native wildflowers for pollinator conservation in the western United States and southwest Canada. The eastern planting boundary would be a line straight south from the eastern borders of North and South Dakota and then go west until you hit the Pacific. It contains a balanced blend of native annuals and perennials that provide nectar and pollen throughout the growing season.  If you have specific mix requirements for pollinator habitat conservation projects, please contact us regarding a custom mix for your area.
Flowers:
<ul>
<li>Narrow Leaved Milkweed (Asclepias fascicularis), </li>
<li>Baby Blue Eyes (Nemophila menziesii), </li>
<li>Blanketflower (Gaillardia aristata), </li>
<li>California Bluebell (Phacelia campanularia), </li>
<li>California Poppy (Eschscholzia californica), </li>
<li>Clarkia (Clarkia unguiculata), </li>
<li>Crown Tickseed (Coreopsis nuecensis), </li>
<li>Dwarf Godetia (Clarkia amoena), </li>
<li>Dwarf Helenium (Helenium amarum), </li>
<li>Fleabane Daisy (Erigeron speciosus), </li>
<li>Globe Gilia (Gilia capitata), </li>
<li>Golden Aster (Heterotheca villosa), </li>
<li>Lacy Phacelia (Phacelia tanacetifolia), </li>
<li>Lewis Flax (Linum lewisii), </li>
<li>Plains Coreopsis (Coreopsis tinctoria), </li>
<li>Prairie Coneflower (Ratibida columnifera), </li>
<li>Rocky Mountain Beeplant (Cleome serrulata), </li>
<li>Rocky Mountain Penstemon (Penstemon strictus), </li>
<li>Showy Goldeneye (Heliomeris multiflora), </li>
<li>Utah Sweetvetch (Hedysarum boreale), </li>
<li>Yellow Lupine (Lupinus microcarpus densiflorus)</li>
</ul>
Seeding Rates: 
<ul>
<li>5 oz for 1,000sq ft</li>
<li>7-14lbs per acre (depends on density of existing plantings)</li>
<li>1 Acre with Grass - 7 lbs per acre 
</li>
<li>1 Acre with Flowers - 14 lbs per acre</li>
<li>1 oz packets when planted with flowers it will do 200 sq ft</li>
</ul>
Instructions - Sow seeds anytime: fall before winter sets in, spring or summer.  The area should be worked to either be free of all plants or prepared to allow seed contact to soil when planting in existing beds. Some grasses will germinate in the cool weather, while others will remain dormant until the is warms. 
<ul>
<li>Sow 1/4" deep</li>
<li>Germination 10-20 days</li>
</ul>

Western Pollinator Seed Mixture (Native Mix Western U.S)

1/4 oz

Butterfly Seed Flower Mixture If you love butterlfies, this mix is for you. The Butterfly Mixture contains annual and perennial flowers that will provide nectar to many species of butterflies, including brushfoots, monarchs, skippers, sulphurs and swallowtails. Nine species of plants in this mix are larval host plants which provide food for many species of butterfly and skipper larvae. Check out all of our pollinator mixes at Pollinator Mix Add some native grasses to and you have a great all aorund mix! Little Bluestem is great as it is native to all 48 US states. Or just keep it strictly flowers. This mix is ideal for all parts of the United States as it has a wide range of native plants that aren't harmful for butterflies on their migration paths. If you want to improve this mix for you regions, please add packets or bulk seed of specific natives. For example, if on the west coast please add Narrowleaf Milkweed. If east of the Rocky Mountains, please add Common or Red Milkweed. Flowers: Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta), Butterfly Milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa), Candytuft (Iberis umbellata), Cosmos (Cosmos bipinnatus), Dwarf Godetia (Clarkia amoena), Gayfeather (Liatris spicata), Illinois Bundleflower (Desmanthus illinoensis), Indian Blanket (Gaillardia pulchella), Lance-Leaved Coreopsis (Coreopsis lanceolata), New England Aster (Symphyotrichum novae-angliae), Pincushion Flower (Scabiosa atropurpurea), Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea), Purple Prairie Clover (Dalea purpurea), Roundheaded Bush Clover (Lespedeza capitata), Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum maximum), Siberian Wallflower (Cheiranthus allionii), Sweet Alyssum (Lobularia maritima), Sweet William Pinks (Dianthus barbatus), Zinnia (Zinnia elegans) Seeding Rates: 7 oz for 1,000sq ft 10-20 lbs per acre (depends on density of existing plantings) 1 Acre with Grass - 10 lbs per acre 1 Acre for just Flowers - 20 lbs per acre 1 oz packets when planted with flowers it will do 175 sq ft Instructions - Sow seeds anytime: fall before winter sets in, spring or summer. The area should be worked to either be free of all plants or prepared to allow seed contact to soil when planting in existing beds. Some grasses will germinate in the cool weather, while others will remain dormant until the is warms. Sow 1/4" deep Germination 10-20 days

<h3 class="product_title entry-title">Butterfly Seed Flower Mixture</h3>
If you love butterlfies, this mix is for you. The Butterfly Mixture contains annual and perennial flowers that will provide nectar to many species of butterflies, including brushfoots, monarchs, skippers, sulphurs and swallowtails. Nine species of plants in this mix are larval host plants which provide food for many species of butterfly and skipper larvae. Check out all of our pollinator mixes at <a rel="noopener" title="Firefly Farm Butterfly and Bee Flower Mixes" href="https://admin.shopify.com/store/firefly-farm-and-mercantile/collections/414549606636" target="_blank">Pollinator Mix</a>
Add some native grasses to and you have a great all aorund mix! Little Bluestem is great as it is native to all 48 US states. Or just keep it strictly flowers. This mix is ideal for all parts of the United States as it has a wide range of native plants that aren't harmful for butterflies on their migration paths.  If you want to improve this mix for you regions, please add packets or bulk seed of specific natives.  For example, if on the west coast please add Narrowleaf Milkweed. If east of the Rocky Mountains, please add Common or Red Milkweed. 
Flowers:
<ul>
<li>Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta),</li>
<li>Butterfly Milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa),</li>
<li>Candytuft (Iberis umbellata),</li>
<li>Cosmos (Cosmos bipinnatus),</li>
<li>Dwarf Godetia (Clarkia amoena),</li>
<li>Gayfeather (Liatris spicata),</li>
<li>Illinois Bundleflower (Desmanthus illinoensis),</li>
<li>Indian Blanket (Gaillardia pulchella),</li>
<li>Lance-Leaved Coreopsis (Coreopsis lanceolata),</li>
<li>New England Aster (Symphyotrichum novae-angliae),</li>
<li>Pincushion Flower (Scabiosa atropurpurea),</li>
<li>Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea),</li>
<li>Purple Prairie Clover (Dalea purpurea),</li>
<li>Roundheaded Bush Clover (Lespedeza capitata),</li>
<li>Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum maximum),</li>
<li>Siberian Wallflower (Cheiranthus allionii),</li>
<li>Sweet Alyssum (Lobularia maritima),</li>
<li>Sweet William Pinks (Dianthus barbatus),</li>
<li>Zinnia (Zinnia elegans)</li>
</ul>
Seeding Rates: 
<ul>
<li>7 oz for 1,000sq ft</li>
<li>10-20 lbs per acre (depends on density of existing plantings)</li>
<li>1 Acre with Grass - 10  lbs per acre 
</li>
<li>1 Acre for just Flowers - 20 lbs per acre</li>
<li>1 oz packets when planted with flowers it will do 175 sq ft</li>
</ul>
Instructions - Sow seeds anytime: fall before winter sets in, spring or summer.  The area should be worked to either be free of all plants or prepared to allow seed contact to soil when planting in existing beds. Some grasses will germinate in the cool weather, while others will remain dormant until the is warms. 
<ul>
<li>Sow 1/4" deep</li>
<li>Germination 10-20 days</li>
</ul>

Butterfly Flower Mixture - Natives and Friendly Companions

Saltwort is a native found in the salt marshes of Japan but adapts well to any garden. The leaves are crunchy and are irresistible. Okahijiki is how this is referred to in Japan. It can be eaten in salads, steamed or even eaten as a microgreen. It is highly nutrious. Salsola komarovii Characteristics: Japanese Culinary Herb 200 Seeds Firefly Farm & Mercantile Packet 15 days for microgreens and 50 days for mature planting Instructions -Sow directly in spring to summer. Sow to a depth of 1/8" to 1/4" and place 1 seed every inch or so and rows should spaced 12-18". No thinning is needed. Sow 1/8" deep Germination 5-14 days

Saltwort is a native found in the salt marshes of Japan but adapts well to any garden.  The leaves are crunchy and are irresistible.  Okahijiki is how this is referred to in Japan. It can be eaten in salads, steamed or even eaten as a microgreen. It is highly nutrious.  Salsola komarovii 
Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>Japanese Culinary Herb</li>
<li>200 Seeds</li>
<li>Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile Packet</li>
<li>15 days for microgreens and 50 days for mature planting</li>
</ul>
Instructions -Sow directly in spring to summer.  Sow to a depth of 1/8" to 1/4" and place 1 seed every inch or so and rows should spaced 12-18". No thinning is needed. 
<ul>
<li>Sow 1/8" deep</li>
<li>Germination 5-14 days</li>
</ul>

Saltwort, Traditional Japanese Herb - Taking Preorders for 2026 Seed Season

Broad Windsor Fava Beans - A cool season favorite! Fava beans are used all over the world and are incredibly versatile. They are a favorite for us as it is great to start sowing as soon as the ground unfreezes. Typically the soil is 40 degrees for the best time to sow. The plants can withstand freezing temps but to help germinate it is ok to cover to trap some additional heat. Yes, Grilled Fava Beans are a thing! This heirloom fava bean is a favorite and has stood the test of time. each pod contains 6-8 beans on average. Beans can be prepared in so many ways - fresh beans are often grilled (my personal favorite), steamed or sauted, while dried beans are your in soups, dips, and roasted Organic or Conventional Available Bush type Bean (2-4' tall plants so some trellising can be helpful 85 day Instructions - Fruits must set before temps reach 70 degrees. This variety is often planted whent he ground is workable. It does not need much protection, but any protection will help it grow and set pods faster. In mild climates, plant in the fall or in cold climates, plant whent he soil is workable. Direct Seed 4-6" apart Planting Depth 1" Thin 6" apart This an easy seed to save too! Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

Broad Windsor Fava Beans - A cool season favorite! Fava beans are used all over the world and are incredibly versatile. They are a favorite for us as it is great to start sowing as soon as the ground unfreezes. Typically the soil is 40 degrees for the best time to sow. The plants can withstand freezing temps but to help germinate it is ok to cover to trap some additional heat. 
Yes, Grilled Fava Beans are a thing!  This heirloom fava bean is a favorite and has stood the test of time. each pod contains 6-8 beans on average. Beans can be prepared in so many ways - fresh beans are often grilled (my personal favorite), steamed or sauted, while dried beans are your in soups, dips, and roasted
<ul>
<li>Organic or Conventional Available</li>
<li>Bush type Bean (2-4' tall plants so some trellising can be helpful</li>
<li>85 day</li>
</ul>
Instructions - Fruits must set before temps reach 70 degrees. This variety is often planted whent he ground is workable.  It does not need much protection, but any protection will help it grow and set pods faster. In mild climates, plant in the fall or in cold climates, plant whent he soil is workable. 
<ul>
<li>Direct Seed 4-6" apart</li>
<li>Planting Depth 1"</li>
<li>Thin 6" apart</li>
</ul>
This an easy seed to save too! 
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

Broad Windsor Fava Bean, 1863 Heirloom, Both Organic & Conventional Available

Conventional 2 oz (~40 seeds)

Organic 1 oz (~20 seeds)

Conventional 1 lb (~320 seeds)

Our next seed arrives 12/3 - We will ship any orders with this on 12/4. This is from our fall harvest of 2024, so the freshest seed available. Sideoats Grama Grass is a warm-season native bunchgrass that can be found in the throughout most of North America. It is easy to tell it from other grasses as all the seeds hang just from one side. Sideoats Grama grass prefers full sun. This grass can be used in meadows, prairies, beds, borders and be part of a forage mix. It is also popualr in xeriscaping applications. This is a very hardy perennial and easily survives down to USDA Zone 4, can be found in zones 4-9 and prefers drier soils. Botanical Name: Bouteloua curtipendula Characteristics: Hardy to zone 4, perennial 2' in height Winter interest Native ornamental and forage 350 Seeds per packet, 1 gram, will cover 10 sq ft with no plants or 100 sq ft with other grasses, 1 oz will cover 500 sq ft, or 5,000 sq ft with other grasses. Instructions - Seeds can also be directly sown into a weed-free seedbed in May or June as they germinate in warm weather. You can seed earlier or later, but do make sure it is with the compansions or oats to provide cover and prevent weeds from growing. Prefers sand and loam. Alternatively Start Indoors late winter to early spring Sow 1/2" deep Germination 14-20 days Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

Our next seed arrives 12/3 - We will ship any orders with this on 12/4. This is from our fall harvest of 2024, so the freshest seed available.  
Sideoats Grama Grass is a warm-season native bunchgrass that can be found in the throughout most of North America. It is easy to tell it from other grasses as all the seeds hang just from one side. Sideoats Grama grass prefers full sun.  This grass can be used in meadows, prairies, beds, borders and be part of a forage mix.  It is also popualr in xeriscaping applications. 
This is a very hardy perennial and easily survives down to USDA Zone 4, can be found in zones 4-9 and prefers drier soils.  
Botanical Name: Bouteloua curtipendula
Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>Hardy to zone 4, perennial</li>
<li>2' in height</li>
<li>Winter interest</li>
<li>Native ornamental and forage</li>
<li>350 Seeds per packet, 1 gram, will cover 10 sq ft with no plants or 100 sq ft with other grasses, 1 oz will cover 500 sq ft, or 5,000 sq ft with other grasses. </li>
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Instructions - Seeds can also be directly sown into a weed-free seedbed in May or June as they germinate in warm weather. You can seed earlier or later, but do make sure it is with the compansions or oats to provide cover and prevent weeds from growing. Prefers sand and loam. 
Alternatively Start Indoors late winter to early spring
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<li>Sow 1/2" deep</li>
<li>Germination 14-20 days</li>
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