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🌸 Cosmos "Daydream" (Cosmos bipinnatus) – "The Ethereal Garden Dream" Transport your garden into a soft, impressionist painting with Cosmos "Daydream." This enchanting variety is a standout in the cosmos family, famous for its unique "halo" effect. Each bloom features pale, shell-pink petals that deepen into a vivid rosy-magenta ring around a bright golden center, creating a delicate glowing appearance that truly lives up to its name. 📜 A Glimpse into History While many gardeners think of "Daydream" as a modern selection, its roots in American horticulture run deep. Vintage Catalog Interest:References to the distinct "Daydream" color pattern—pink with a contrasting crimson eye—can be found in seed catalogs dating back to the 1920s. One of the earliest prominent listings for this specific bicolor selection appears in the 1924 W. Atlee Burpee & Co. catalog, where it was celebrated as a "charming new break in color" for the bipinnatus species. By growing Daydream, you are continuing a century-old tradition of cultivating these "painted" wildflower faces. 🌟 Key Highlights Unique Bicolor Blooms: Soft blush-pink petals with a striking magenta "inner ring." Artistic Texture: Features the signature fine, fern-like foliage that adds a misty, ethereal look to garden borders. Pollinator Magnet: A high-nectar source that is particularly beloved by Monarch butterflies and solitary bees. Continuous Harvest: The more you snip for indoor bouquets, the more the plant branches out to produce new buds. Resilient Beauty: Like its heirloom ancestors, it handles heat and poor soil with remarkable ease. 📋 Quick Facts Feature Details Status Heritage Selection (Circa 1920s) Plant Type Annual Wildflower Height 36 – 48 inches Bloom Size 3 – 4 inches wide Sun Exposure Full Sun (6+ hours) Soil Preference Lean/Poor Soil (Avoid heavy fertilizers!) Days to Bloom 70 – 90 Days 🌿 Why You’ll Love It Cosmos Daydream is the perfect "filler" plant for a cottage garden or a cutting patch. Because of its soft, muted tones, it acts as a bridge between bright hot pinks and stark whites. True to its heritage, this variety thrives on neglect. If your soil is sandy or rocky, Daydream will flourish. In fact, rich soil will encourage the plant to grow massive amounts of green foliage but very few of those dreamy, haloed flowers. 🚜 Planting & Care Instructions Sowing: Direct sow outdoors after the last frost. Cosmos are heat-lovers and will sprout quickly once the soil is warm. Depth: Plant seeds 1/4 inch deep. Spacing: Thin seedlings to 12–18 inches apart to allow for its bushy, branching habit. No Fertilizer: Keep it lean! Over-fertilizing results in "all leaf and no flower." Floral Design: For the longest vase life, cut flowers just as the petals are beginning to unfurl but before the yellow pollen in the center is visible. Gardener's Tip: "Daydream is a 'see-through' plant. Its airy stems mean you can plant it in front of other flowers without totally blocking them, creating a beautiful layered look that captures the morning dew perfectly!" Bring a century of garden magic to your backyard!Add the Daydream Cosmos to your collection and watch your garden transform into a soft, pollinator-filled sanctuary. 🛒✨🌸

<h2 data-line="0" id='🌸 Cosmos "Daydream" (Cosmos bipinnatus) – "The Ethereal Garden Dream"'>🌸 Cosmos "Daydream" (Cosmos bipinnatus) – "The Ethereal Garden Dream"</h2>
Transport your garden into a soft, impressionist painting with Cosmos "Daydream." This enchanting variety is a standout in the cosmos family, famous for its unique "halo" effect. Each bloom features pale, shell-pink petals that deepen into a vivid rosy-magenta ring around a bright golden center, creating a delicate glowing appearance that truly lives up to its name.
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<h3 data-line="6" id="📜 A Glimpse into History">📜 A Glimpse into History</h3>
While many gardeners think of "Daydream" as a modern selection, its roots in American horticulture run deep.
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Vintage Catalog Interest: References to the distinct "Daydream" color pattern—pink with a contrasting crimson eye—can be found in seed catalogs dating back to the 1920s. One of the earliest prominent listings for this specific bicolor selection appears in the 1924 W. Atlee Burpee &amp; Co. catalog, where it was celebrated as a "charming new break in color" for the bipinnatus species.
</blockquote>
By growing Daydream, you are continuing a century-old tradition of cultivating these "painted" wildflower faces.
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<h3 data-line="16" id="🌟 Key Highlights">🌟 Key Highlights</h3>
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Unique Bicolor Blooms: Soft blush-pink petals with a striking magenta "inner ring."</li>
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Artistic Texture: Features the signature fine, fern-like foliage that adds a misty, ethereal look to garden borders.</li>
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Pollinator Magnet: A high-nectar source that is particularly beloved by Monarch butterflies and solitary bees.</li>
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Continuous Harvest: The more you snip for indoor bouquets, the more the plant branches out to produce new buds.</li>
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Resilient Beauty: Like its heirloom ancestors, it handles heat and poor soil with remarkable ease.</li>
</ul>
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<h3 data-line="25" id="📋 Quick Facts">📋 Quick Facts</h3>
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<th>Feature</th>
<th>Details</th>
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<td>Status</td>
<td>Heritage Selection (Circa 1920s)</td>
</tr>
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<td>Plant Type</td>
<td>Annual Wildflower</td>
</tr>
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<td>Height</td>
<td>36 – 48 inches</td>
</tr>
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<td>Bloom Size</td>
<td>3 – 4 inches wide</td>
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<td>Sun Exposure</td>
<td>Full Sun (6+ hours)</td>
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<td>Soil Preference</td>
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Lean/Poor Soil (Avoid heavy fertilizers!)</td>
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<td>Days to Bloom</td>
<td>70 – 90 Days</td>
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</tbody>
</table>
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<h3 data-line="39" id="🌿 Why You’ll Love It">🌿 Why You’ll Love It</h3>
Cosmos Daydream is the perfect "filler" plant for a cottage garden or a cutting patch. Because of its soft, muted tones, it acts as a bridge between bright hot pinks and stark whites.
True to its heritage, this variety thrives on neglect. If your soil is sandy or rocky, Daydream will flourish. In fact, rich soil will encourage the plant to grow massive amounts of green foliage but very few of those dreamy, haloed flowers.
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<h3 data-line="46" id="🚜 Planting &amp; Care Instructions">🚜 Planting &amp; Care Instructions</h3>
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Sowing: Direct sow outdoors after the last frost. Cosmos are heat-lovers and will sprout quickly once the soil is warm.</li>
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Depth: Plant seeds 1/4 inch deep.</li>
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Spacing: Thin seedlings to 12–18 inches apart to allow for its bushy, branching habit.</li>
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No Fertilizer: Keep it lean! Over-fertilizing results in "all leaf and no flower."</li>
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Floral Design: For the longest vase life, cut flowers just as the petals are beginning to unfurl but before the yellow pollen in the center is visible.</li>
</ol>
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Gardener's Tip: "Daydream is a 'see-through' plant. Its airy stems mean you can plant it in front of other flowers without totally blocking them, creating a beautiful layered look that captures the morning dew perfectly!"
</blockquote>
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Bring a century of garden magic to your backyard! Add the Daydream Cosmos to your collection and watch your garden transform into a soft, pollinator-filled sanctuary. 🛒✨🌸

Daydream Cosmos Flower, 1920's Heirloom

Firefly Farm 1g Seeds (~125 Seeds)

Firefly Farm 1/2 oz Seeds (1000 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

Our children love to pick flowers and cosmos let them pick all the flowers they seem to want. The more you pick them, the more they bloom. The flowers are 2.5-3" in size. The blooms continue until a hard frost. This is the easiest flower to grow so don't fear. Reserve your best soils for something esle. Cosmos love poorer soils. They bloom even more Half-hardy annual, 4-5' tall. Botanical Name: Cosmo bipinnatus Characteristics: Super easy to grow 4-5 feet tall in height Mutlicolored tubular flowers of reds, pinks, whites and more Great in cut flower arrangements Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors after the last frost. Cosmos prefer poor soil. They will thrive with very little attention and do not need a lot of water. Excellent cut flower. Remove spent blossoms regularly to prolong blooming. May require staking. Sow 1/2" Deep Germination 3-10 days Plant 18-36" apart Full Sun to Partial Shade Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

Our children love to pick flowers and cosmos let them pick all the flowers they seem to want.  The more you pick them, the more they bloom. The flowers are 2.5-3" in size. The blooms continue until a hard frost. This is the easiest flower to grow so don't fear. Reserve your best soils for something esle. Cosmos love poorer soils. They bloom even more
Half-hardy annual, 4-5' tall. Botanical Name: Cosmo bipinnatus
Characteristics:
<ul>
<li>Super easy to grow</li>
<li> 4-5 feet tall in height</li>
<li>Mutlicolored tubular flowers of reds, pinks, whites and more</li>
<li>Great in cut flower arrangements 
</li>
</ul>
Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors after the last frost. Cosmos prefer poor soil. They will thrive with very little attention and do not need a lot of water. Excellent cut flower. Remove spent blossoms regularly to prolong blooming. May require staking.
<ul>
<li>Sow 1/2" Deep</li>
<li>Germination 3-10 days</li>
<li>Plant 18-36" 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

Sea Shells Cosmos Mixture Flower (Pink, Cream, White, Red and more)

Firefly Farm Packet 1.5g (~250 Seeds)

Firefly Farm Bulk 1/2 oz (~1275 Seeds)

Two Great Options to choose from! Firefly Farm & Mercantile - We love cosmos for their multitudes blooms and how much our butterflies, pollinators and birds love them. Organic - Southern Exposure Seed Exchange - Picotee Cosmos are great for cut flower arrangements. It takes 56 days to bloom beautiful 1.5-2 inch cosmos in shades of pink, red, and white, mostly with streaked petals. This strain was selected from a Tasmanian white heorloom. Heirloom 4-5 ft. plants Edible flower petals Seed heads attract birds. Instructions - Annual. Germination: 14 days, 70 degrees F. Prefers full sun. Tolerates partial shade, poor soils, and drought once established. For earlier blooms sow indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost. Or sow outdoors after all danger of frost. Plant 1/4” deep; thin to 12”-14” spacing. Deadhead to prolong blooming. Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

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Two Great Options to choose from!
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile - We love cosmos for their multitudes blooms and how much our butterflies, pollinators and birds love them. 
Organic - Southern Exposure Seed Exchange - Picotee Cosmos are great for cut flower arrangements. It takes 56 days to bloom beautiful 1.5-2 inch cosmos in shades of pink, red, and white, mostly with streaked petals. This strain was selected from a Tasmanian white heorloom. 
<ul>
<li>Heirloom</li>
<li>4-5 ft. plants</li>
<li>Edible flower petals </li>
<li>Seed heads attract birds. </li>
</ul>
</div>
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Instructions -
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Annual. Germination: 14 days, 70 degrees F. Prefers full sun. Tolerates partial shade, poor soils, and drought once established. For earlier blooms sow indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost. Or sow outdoors after all danger of frost. Plant 1/4” deep; thin to 12”-14” spacing. Deadhead to prolong blooming. 
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

Picotee Cosmos, Organic options available

Firefly Farm Packet .75 grams (~100 Seeds)

Organic Southern Exposure

🌼 Pacific Beauty Calendula (Calendula officinalis) Bring a burst of sunshine and versatility to your garden with our Pacific Beauty Calendula. Known for its resilient nature and radiant blooms, this heirloom favorite is a "must-have" for gardeners, herbalists, and chefs alike. Whether you are looking to brighten up your borders, attract beneficial pollinators, or harvest petals for homemade salves, Pacific Calendula delivers high yields with minimal effort. ✨ Key Features Prolific Bloomer: Produces a stunning mix of semi-double and double flowers in shades of creamy yellow, apricot, and deep orange. Garden Workhorse: Acts as a fantastic companion plant, deterring pests like tomato hornworms while attracting bees and hoverflies. Multi-Purpose: Often called "Pot Marigold," its petals are edible and widely used in natural skincare for their soothing properties. Easy to Grow: Highly adaptable and tolerant of various soil types; perfect for beginners. 📋 Quick Specifications Feature Details Plant Type Annual (Self-seeding) Height 18–24 inches Sun Requirement Full Sun to Partial Shade Bloom Time Late Spring to First Frost Hardiness Zones 3–10 Days to Maturity 50–60 days 🌱 Planting & Care Instructions Sowing: Direct sow seeds outdoors 2–4 weeks before the last frost, or start indoors 6 weeks early. Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep. Spacing: Space plants approximately 10–12 inches apart to allow for bushy growth and airflow. Watering: Keep soil moist until established. Once mature, Calendula is moderately drought-tolerant but prefers consistent moisture. Maintenance: Deadhead (remove spent blooms) regularly to encourage continuous flowering throughout the season. 🍯 Garden Tips & Uses Chef's Hint: Sprinkle fresh petals over salads or use them as a natural, golden food coloring for rice and butter! Herbalist's Note: Dry the flower heads in a cool, dark place to use in infused oils, teas, and soothing skin balms. 🛒 Why Choose Our Seeds? Our Pacific Calendula seeds are Non-GMO, Heirloom, and Open-Pollinated, ensuring that you can save seeds from your own garden year after year.

<h2 data-line="0" id="🌼 Pacific Beauty Calendula (Calendula officinalis)">🌼 Pacific Beauty Calendula (Calendula officinalis)</h2>
Bring a burst of sunshine and versatility to your garden with our Pacific Beauty Calendula. Known for its resilient nature and radiant blooms, this heirloom favorite is a "must-have" for gardeners, herbalists, and chefs alike.
Whether you are looking to brighten up your borders, attract beneficial pollinators, or harvest petals for homemade salves, Pacific Calendula delivers high yields with minimal effort.
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<h3 data-line="8" id="✨ Key Features">✨ Key Features</h3>
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Prolific Bloomer: Produces a stunning mix of semi-double and double flowers in shades of creamy yellow, apricot, and deep orange.</li>
<li data-line="10">
Garden Workhorse: Acts as a fantastic companion plant, deterring pests like tomato hornworms while attracting bees and hoverflies.</li>
<li data-line="11">
Multi-Purpose: Often called "Pot Marigold," its petals are edible and widely used in natural skincare for their soothing properties.</li>
<li data-line="12">
Easy to Grow: Highly adaptable and tolerant of various soil types; perfect for beginners.</li>
</ul>
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<h3 data-line="16" id="📋 Quick Specifications">📋 Quick Specifications</h3>
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<th>Feature</th>
<th>Details</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody data-line="20">
<tr data-line="20">
<td>Plant Type</td>
<td>Annual (Self-seeding)</td>
</tr>
<tr data-line="21">
<td>Height</td>
<td>18–24 inches</td>
</tr>
<tr data-line="22">
<td>Sun Requirement</td>
<td>Full Sun to Partial Shade</td>
</tr>
<tr data-line="23">
<td>Bloom Time</td>
<td>Late Spring to First Frost</td>
</tr>
<tr data-line="24">
<td>Hardiness Zones</td>
<td>3–10</td>
</tr>
<tr data-line="25">
<td>Days to Maturity</td>
<td>50–60 days</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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<h3 data-line="29" id="🌱 Planting &amp; Care Instructions">🌱 Planting &amp; Care Instructions</h3>
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<li data-line="31">
Sowing: Direct sow seeds outdoors 2–4 weeks before the last frost, or start indoors 6 weeks early. Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep.</li>
<li data-line="32">
Spacing: Space plants approximately 10–12 inches apart to allow for bushy growth and airflow.</li>
<li data-line="33">
Watering: Keep soil moist until established. Once mature, Calendula is moderately drought-tolerant but prefers consistent moisture.</li>
<li data-line="34">
Maintenance: Deadhead (remove spent blooms) regularly to encourage continuous flowering throughout the season.</li>
</ol>
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<h3 data-line="38" id="🍯 Garden Tips &amp; Uses">🍯 Garden Tips &amp; Uses</h3>
<blockquote data-line="39">
Chef's Hint: Sprinkle fresh petals over salads or use them as a natural, golden food coloring for rice and butter!
Herbalist's Note: Dry the flower heads in a cool, dark place to use in infused oils, teas, and soothing skin balms.
</blockquote>
<hr data-line="43">
<h3 data-line="45" id="🛒 Why Choose Our Seeds?">🛒 Why Choose Our Seeds?</h3>
Our Pacific Calendula seeds are Non-GMO, Heirloom, and Open-Pollinated, ensuring that you can save seeds from your own garden year after year.

Pacific Beauty Calendula, Organic options available

High Mowing Organic Seeds 1/32 oz Packet (~40 seeds)  seeds)

Firefly Farm 100 Seeds

Firefly Farm & Mercantile - Eastern Red Columbine is native to the central and eastern Untied States. It is a late spring to early summer flowering perennial. Bees and other polliantors rely on these woodland species for valuable nectar and pollen. This is very abundant at Firefly Farm & Mercantile. You would see this along our Wild Flower Trail in mid May to mid June typically. 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. 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 - Eastern Red Columbine is native to the central and eastern Untied States. It is a late spring to early summer flowering perennial. Bees and other polliantors rely on these woodland species for valuable nectar and pollen. This is very abundant at Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile. You would see this along our Wild Flower Trail in mid May to mid June typically. 
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. 
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>

Eastern Red Columbine, Native Flower

The Living Seed Company -The orange resina calendula is the most medicinal and sought after. A Native to Southern Europe. Calendula quickly naturalizes. Calendula will bring sunshine to your winter garden. The edibles petals are sweet and tangy. Easy to grow and propagate. Commonly used in skin care, reducing inflammation, controlling bleeding, and healing damaged or irritated tissue. Organic Medicinal Cut flower Annual plants grow to 18" inches tall 50 Seeds Instructions - Sow seeds indoors 1/4" deep. Transplant after last frost. Can also be directly sown outdoors after the last frost. Plant light well-drained soil Germination 7-14 days Plant 6-12" apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of availability

The Living Seed Company -The orange resina calendula is the most medicinal and sought after.  A Native to Southern Europe.  Calendula quickly naturalizes.   Calendula will bring sunshine to your winter garden. The edibles petals are sweet and tangy. 
Easy to grow and propagate. Commonly used in skin care, reducing inflammation, controlling bleeding, and healing damaged or irritated tissue.
<ul>
<li>Organic</li>
<li>Medicinal</li>
<li>Cut flower</li>
<li>Annual plants grow to 18" inches tall</li>
<li>50 Seeds</li>
</ul>
Instructions - Sow seeds indoors 1/4" deep. Transplant after last frost. Can also be directly sown outdoors after the last frost. Plant light well-drained soil
Germination 7-14 days
Plant 6-12" apart 
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of availability

Orange Resina Calendula - Calendula officinalis, Organic

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The Seed Savers Exchange - ((Venidium fastuosum) (aka Monarch of the Veld) A native of Africa, this annual tolerates heat, sun, and drought, and its beautiful creamy-white flowers bloom until frost. With silver-tinged foliage that is finely lobed and silky in appearance, this species does best in warm, dry conditions. Annual, 2' tall. Characteristics: Annual plants grow to 2 feet Creamy white blossoms Tolerates heat, sun, and drought This variety will grow well in most regions of the United States but it does best in warm, dry conditions. 100 Seeds Instructions - Sow seeds indoors 1/8" deep. Transplant outdoors after last frost, when temperature remains above 40ºF. Does well in dry areas and prefers light dry soil. Sow seed indoors 8-10 weeks before the last frost Germination 6-14 days Plant 9-12" apart Full Sun Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of availability

The Seed Savers Exchange - ((Venidium fastuosum) (aka Monarch of the Veld) A native of Africa, this annual tolerates heat, sun, and drought, and its beautiful creamy-white flowers bloom until frost. With silver-tinged foliage that is finely lobed and silky in appearance, this species does best in warm, dry conditions. Annual, 2' tall.
Characteristics: 
Annual plants grow to 2 feet
Creamy white blossoms
Tolerates heat, sun, and drought
This variety will grow well in most regions of the United States but it does best in warm, dry conditions.
100 Seeds
Instructions - Sow seeds indoors 1/8" deep. Transplant outdoors after last frost, when temperature remains above 40ºF. Does well in dry areas and prefers light dry soil.
Sow seed indoors 8-10 weeks before the last frost
Germination 6-14 days
Plant 9-12" apart 
Full Sun
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Zulu Prince Daisy Flower

Stunning Twist on the historic Sensation mix. High Mowing Organic - Blend of fully double and semi-double flowers share the many-shaded pinks of Sensation Blend, but have the layered petals of an aster or dahlia. Hardy, tolerant of drought and low fertility, subject to very little disease or pest pressure, this cosmos blend is much easier to grow than either of its look-alikes. Give Double Click a try! Looks like a small Dahlia Very easy to grow Half-hardy annual plants grow to 4-5 feet tall Tubular flowers in pink, red, and white Great in cut flower arrangements Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors after the last frost. Cosmos prefer poor soil. They will thrive with very little attention and do not need a lot of water. Excellent cut flower. Remove spent blossoms regularly to prolong blooming. May require staking. Sow 1/2" Deep Germination 3-10 days Scatter seeds and thin to 18" apart Full Sun to Partial Shade Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of availability

Stunning Twist on the historic Sensation mix. 
High Mowing Organic - Blend of fully double and semi-double flowers share the many-shaded pinks of Sensation Blend, but have the layered petals of an aster or dahlia.  Hardy, tolerant of drought and low fertility, subject to very little disease or pest pressure, this cosmos blend is much easier to grow than either of its look-alikes.  Give Double Click a try!
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<ul>
<li>Looks like a small Dahlia</li>
<li>Very easy to grow</li>
<li>Half-hardy annual plants grow to 4-5 feet tall</li>
<li>Tubular flowers in pink, red, and white</li>
<li>Great in cut flower arrangements</li>
</ul>
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Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors after the last frost. Cosmos prefer poor soil. They will thrive with very little attention and do not need a lot of water. Excellent cut flower. Remove spent blossoms regularly to prolong blooming. May require staking.
Sow 1/2" Deep
Germination 3-10 days
Scatter seeds and thin to 18" apart
Full Sun to Partial Shade
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Double Click Cosmos Blend Flower, Organic

The Seed Savers Exchange - This stunning bicolor perennial bears deeply lobed, dark-green leaves and, in summer, double lavender flowers with blue outer petals. Its showy flower spikes make it a popular choice for cottage-style gardens and cutting gardens. Plants grow to 5' and should be staked their first year. Note: Entire plant is poisonous. Characteristics: Open-Pollinated Double-lavender flowers with blue outer petals Plants grow to 5 feet tall Perfect for cottage-style or cutting gardens New for 2021 Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors one week before last frost. Give space to allow airflow, and grow in rich moist soil. Stake tall plants. Direct Seed 1/8" Deep Germination 10-14 days Thin 18-36" Apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

The Seed Savers Exchange - This stunning bicolor perennial bears deeply lobed, dark-green leaves and, in summer, double lavender flowers with blue outer petals. Its showy flower spikes make it a popular choice for cottage-style gardens and cutting gardens. Plants grow to 5' and should be staked their first year. Note: Entire plant is poisonous. 
Characteristics: 
Open-Pollinated
Double-lavender flowers with blue outer petals
Plants grow to 5 feet tall
Perfect for cottage-style or cutting gardens
New for 2021
Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors one week before last frost. Give space to allow airflow, and grow in rich moist soil. Stake tall plants.
Direct Seed 1/8" Deep
Germination 10-14 days
Thin 18-36" Apart
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Raider Blue Delphinium Flower, Heirloom

The Seed Savers Exchange - (Calendula officinalis) Calendulas have been referred to as Pot Marigold for centuries. Radio was introduced to gardeners in the 1930s and is now quite hard to find. Beautiful orange flowers have quill-like edible petals. Blooms from early summer until frost. Well suited for pots. Self-seeding, hardy annual, 18-24" tall. Characteristics: Self-seeding, hardy annual Plants grow to 18-24 inches tall Blossoms are edible Great for container growing 250 Seeds per packet 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 Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

Radio Calendula , 1930's Heirloom

The Seed Savers Exchange - (Calendula officinalis) The spectacular colors and the array of petal formations in this flower mix make it a great choice for borders and mass plantings. This annual’s edible flowers—the petals are tangy and sweet—are also good for cutting and arranging. This European native has been used for thousands of years in creams to soothe irritated skin and resolve other inflammatory problems. Self-sowing hardy annual, 20-24" tall. Spectacular mix of colors and petal formations Self-sowing, hardy annual Plants grow to 20-24 inches tall Blossoms are edible Great for container gardens 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 Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

Calendula Mixture Flower

Bright yellow, daisy-like blooms with a few orange show-offs and extremely high resin content. High Mowing Organic Seeds - A few orange types help keep the genetic variation of this powerful strain alive and well. Excellent medicinal properties compared to other calendulas; used as an herbal application for inflammation and localized skin problems. Also used as a dye for food or fabric and as an edible flower. Approx. 2,800 seeds/oz. Organic, non-GMO, and open-pollinated Best medicinal variety Spring bee food 24-30" tall Annual 80 days 1/32 oz approx. Instructions - Sow seeds indoors 1/4" deep. Transplant after last frost. Can also be directly sown outdoors after the last frost. Plant light well-drained soil Germination 7-14 days Plant 6-12" apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

Bright yellow, daisy-like blooms with a few orange show-offs and extremely high resin content.
High Mowing Organic Seeds - A few orange types help keep the genetic variation of this powerful strain alive and well. Excellent medicinal properties compared to other calendulas; used as an herbal application for inflammation and localized skin problems. Also used as a dye for food or fabric and as an edible flower. Approx. 2,800 seeds/oz.
<ul>
<li>Organic, non-GMO, and open-pollinated </li>
<li>Best medicinal variety</li>
<li>Spring bee food</li>
<li>24-30" tall</li>
<li>Annual</li>
<li>80 days  
</li>
<li>1/32 oz approx.  
</li>
</ul>
Instructions - Sow seeds indoors 1/4" deep. Transplant after last frost. Can also be directly sown outdoors after the last frost. Plant light well-drained soil
Germination 7-14 days
Plant 6-12" apart 
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Resina Calendula, Organic

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

Renee's Garden - <meta charset="utf-8">These beautifully different Little Ladybird Cosmos are carefree bloomers with jaunty, sparkling, semi-double flowers on short, open branching plants that spread as wide as they are tall. The bright-colored blossoms shine in wonderful Crayola orange, clear butter yellow, and rich scarlet. No pastels here, just warm sunny colors on pretty plants that attract butterflies like magnets and fill patio containers and summer beds and borders with cheerful season-long charm.  <meta charset="utf-8">
Characteristics: 
<li>Butterfly flowers </li>
<li>Annual </li>
<li>Quick to bloom, carefree, and non-fussy </li>
<li>Bright colored blossoms </li>
<li>Open stems </li>
<li>Great in containers </li>
<li>Approx 55-60 seeds</li>
 
Instructions - <meta charset="utf-8">Sow seeds 1 inch apart in a container of seed starting mix, 4 to 6 weeks before last expected frost. Cover 1/4 inch deep, keep moist, and provide a good light source. Plant outdoors once the weather warms up after gradually acclimating seedlings to outdoor conditions. Thin or transplant 4 to 5 inches apart when seedlings are large enough to handle.
Plant in: April - June 
Full sun
Plant 1/4 inch deep 
Plant 2-3 inches apart  
5-10 days to germinate 
Mature Height: 18 inches 
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Little Ladybirds Cosmos

Discover the vibrant tale behind this fiery heirloom flower—perfect for Firefly Farm & Mercantile's flower seed selections! This treasure is from our friends at Southern Exposure Seed Exchange 🌺🔥 A Chance Discovery in the Oklahoma Heartland In the summer of 1963, Mona Hardin, a passionate home gardener from Lawton, Oklahoma, USA, spotted something extraordinary blooming amid the dusty prairie weeds near her rural homestead. Among the usual wildflowers stood a striking plant with vivid tangerine-orange daisy-like blooms (2-3" wide) on slender 3-4 ft stems—a rogue volunteer that didn't match any catalog variety. Mona, undeterred by its mystery origins (likely a natural mutation or escaped heirloom of Cosmos sulphureus, blending Mexican wild cosmos genes with American soil), harvested the seeds and sowed them in her garden the next year. The plants thrived in Oklahoma's hot, dry summers, self-seeding reliably and attracting butterflies and hummingbirds like magnets. Word spread through local garden clubs, and by the late 1970s, Mona's "orange cosmo" seeds were traded at seed swaps across the Southwest. Rise to Heirloom Fame 1985: Officially documented in Seed Savers Exchange (SSE) Yearbook after gardeners shared it nationwide—Mona's original stock became the source. 1990s-2000s: Gained cult status via organic catalogs; Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds popularized it commercially around 2002, naming it "Mona's Orange" in her honor. Today (2026): A beloved heirloom for cut flowers, borders, and pollinator gardens—non-GMO, open-pollinated, and far more vivid than modern hybrids. "It was like the sun decided to bloom in my yard," Mona recalled in SSE interviews. Her serendipitous find turned a backyard wonder into a gardening legend! Key Traits Details Type Annual Cosmos sulphureus (self-seeds in zones 8+) Height/Blooms 3-4 ft; 2-3" orange daisy flowers summer-fall Growing Ease Direct sow after frost; drought-tolerant, poor soil OK Uses Pollinators, bouquets, naturalizing Availability Firefly Farm & Mercantile Pro Tip for Firefly Shoppers: Scatter for effortless orange fireworks—grows anywhere sunny Step-by-Step Planting Instructions Cosmos (Cosmos bipinnatus or sulphureus) thrive in heat, self-seed, and bloom non-stop from summer to frost. Zones 2-11 (annuals). Timing: Direct sow after last frost (soil 60°F+; e.g., May-June). Or start indoors 4-6 weeks earlier in trays for earlier flowers. Site Prep: Full sun (6-8+ hours), well-drained soil (poor/average OK—no rich compost needed, or they'll flop). pH 6.0-8.0. Rake smooth. Sowing: Scatter seeds ¼" deep, 6-12" apart (thin later). Cover lightly; firm soil. For rows: 12-18" between plants, 24" between rows. Germination: 7-14 days at 65-75°F. Keep moist but not soggy. Thin to strongest (12-24" apart based on variety: dwarfs 12", tall 24"). Care: Water moderately (drought-tolerant once established). Pinch tips at 12-18" for bushiness. Deadhead spent blooms for continuous flowers. Stake tall types if windy. Harvest/Enjoy: Blooms in 60-75 days. Cut flowers anytime; let some seed for next year. Quick Reference Details Germination 7-14 days Maturity 60-75 days to bloom Spacing 12-24" apart Height 1-6 ft (variety-dependent) Water/Fertilizer Low; avoid excess N Pests Rare; aphids—hose off "Sow cosmos liberally—they reward neglect with fireworks of color!" – Firefly Farm Tip Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

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Discover the vibrant tale behind this fiery heirloom flower—perfect for Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile's flower seed selections! This treasure is from our friends at Southern Exposure Seed Exchange 🌺🔥
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<h3 data-line="11" id="A Chance Discovery in the Oklahoma Heartland">A Chance Discovery in the Oklahoma Heartland</h3>
In the summer of 1963, Mona Hardin, a passionate home gardener from Lawton, Oklahoma, USA, spotted something extraordinary blooming amid the dusty prairie weeds near her rural homestead. Among the usual wildflowers stood a striking plant with vivid tangerine-orange daisy-like blooms (2-3" wide) on slender 3-4 ft stems—a rogue volunteer that didn't match any catalog variety.
Mona, undeterred by its mystery origins (likely a natural mutation or escaped heirloom of Cosmos sulphureus, blending Mexican wild cosmos genes with American soil), harvested the seeds and sowed them in her garden the next year. The plants thrived in Oklahoma's hot, dry summers, self-seeding reliably and attracting butterflies and hummingbirds like magnets. Word spread through local garden clubs, and by the late 1970s, Mona's "orange cosmo" seeds were traded at seed swaps across the Southwest.
<h3 data-line="16" id="Rise to Heirloom Fame">Rise to Heirloom Fame</h3>
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1985: Officially documented in Seed Savers Exchange (SSE) Yearbook after gardeners shared it nationwide—Mona's original stock became the source.</li>
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1990s-2000s: Gained cult status via organic catalogs; Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds popularized it commercially around 2002, naming it "Mona's Orange" in her honor.</li>
<li data-line="19">Today (2026): A beloved heirloom for cut flowers, borders, and pollinator gardens—non-GMO, open-pollinated, and far more vivid than modern hybrids.</li>
</ul>
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"It was like the sun decided to bloom in my yard," Mona recalled in SSE interviews. Her serendipitous find turned a backyard wonder into a gardening legend!
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<th>Key Traits</th>
<th>Details</th>
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</thead>
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<td>Type</td>
<td>Annual Cosmos sulphureus (self-seeds in zones 8+)</td>
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<td>Height/Blooms</td>
<td>3-4 ft; 2-3" orange daisy flowers summer-fall</td>
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<td>Growing Ease</td>
<td>Direct sow after frost; drought-tolerant, poor soil OK</td>
</tr>
<tr data-line="28">
<td>Uses</td>
<td>Pollinators, bouquets, naturalizing</td>
</tr>
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<td>Availability</td>
<td>Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Pro Tip for Firefly Shoppers: Scatter for effortless orange fireworks—grows anywhere sunny
<h3 data-line="10" id="Step-by-Step Planting Instructions">Step-by-Step Planting Instructions</h3>
Cosmos (Cosmos bipinnatus or sulphureus) thrive in heat, self-seed, and bloom non-stop from summer to frost. Zones 2-11 (annuals).
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Timing: Direct sow after last frost (soil 60°F+; e.g., May-June). Or start indoors 4-6 weeks earlier in trays for earlier flowers.</li>
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Site Prep: Full sun (6-8+ hours), well-drained soil (poor/average OK—no rich compost needed, or they'll flop). pH 6.0-8.0. Rake smooth.</li>
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Sowing: Scatter seeds ¼" deep, 6-12" apart (thin later). Cover lightly; firm soil. For rows: 12-18" between plants, 24" between rows.</li>
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Germination: 7-14 days at 65-75°F. Keep moist but not soggy. Thin to strongest (12-24" apart based on variety: dwarfs 12", tall 24").</li>
<li data-line="17">
Care: Water moderately (drought-tolerant once established). Pinch tips at 12-18" for bushiness. Deadhead spent blooms for continuous flowers. Stake tall types if windy.</li>
<li data-line="18">
Harvest/Enjoy: Blooms in 60-75 days. Cut flowers anytime; let some seed for next year.</li>
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<th>Quick Reference</th>
<th>Details</th>
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<td>Germination</td>
<td>7-14 days</td>
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<td>Maturity</td>
<td>60-75 days to bloom</td>
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<td>Spacing</td>
<td>12-24" apart</td>
</tr>
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<td>Height</td>
<td>1-6 ft (variety-dependent)</td>
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<td>Water/Fertilizer</td>
<td>Low; avoid excess N</td>
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<td>Pests</td>
<td>Rare; aphids—hose off</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
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"Sow cosmos liberally—they reward neglect with fireworks of color!" – Firefly Farm Tip
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Mona's Orange Cosmos, Organic

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

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: 
<ul>
<li>Organic </li>
<li>Annual </li>
<li>Great cut flavor or bedding plant </li>
<li>Plants grow to 24 inches </li>
<li>Pink to Magenta plums </li>
<li>New for 2023 </li>
</ul>
Instructions -
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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. 
<ul>
<li>Direct Seed: 1/4" deep </li>
<li>Germination: 10-15 days </li>
<li>Thin: 8-10" apart </li>
<li>Light: Full Sun </li>
</ul>
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Himalayan Celosia Flower, Organic

Renee's Garden - Bred in France as a cut flower, Double Click offers lovely semi-double and fully double large frilly blossoms in rosy-red, pink, blush, and white, all with sunny gold centers. The satiny, 2 to 3-inch blossoms grow on long stems and flower nonstop from early summer on. Cut armfuls of bouquets – the more flowers you pick the more the plants will produce. Butterflies seek out this extra-fancy Cosmos as they sway above ferny foliage. Characteristics: Double frilled blossoms Free-blooming plants Butterfly favorites Pollinators & Beneficials Summer/fall bloom Frost tender Instructions - Sow seeds 1/2 inch deep, 1 to 2 inches apart in a sunny location in well-worked garden soil once the danger of frost is past. Keep the seedbed moist. Seedlings emerge in 7 to 10 days. Thin established seedlings to a final spacing of 8 inches apart, so plants have room to mature. Keep well weeded and watered while plants are young; mature cosmos can handle hot and dry conditions. To start early indoors, sow seeds 1 inch apart in a container of seed starting mix, 4 to 6 weeks before the last expected frost. Cover 1/2 inch deep, keep moist, and provide a good light source until ready to go outside. Plant outdoors 8 inches apart once the weather warms up, after gradually acclimating seedlings to outdoor conditions. These free-flowering, long-blooming summer flowers produce reliably in all soil types to fill the garden with abundant blossoms. Sow several times through June for a succession of fresh flowers. Cutting generous bouquets actually prolongs the blooming season. Plant in May-June for cold winters; April-June for mild winters Full Sun Sow seeds 1-2" apart; 1/2" deep 7-10 days to germinate Mature height: 3-4 feet Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers due to availability.

Renee's Garden - <meta charset="utf-8"> Bred in France as a cut flower, Double Click offers lovely semi-double and fully double large frilly blossoms in rosy-red, pink, blush, and white, all with sunny gold centers. The satiny, 2 to 3-inch blossoms grow on long stems and flower nonstop from early summer on. Cut armfuls of bouquets – the more flowers you pick the more the plants will produce. Butterflies seek out this extra-fancy Cosmos as they sway above ferny foliage.
 Characteristics: 
<li>Double frilled blossoms </li>
<li>Free-blooming plants </li>
<li>Butterfly favorites </li>
<li>Pollinators &amp; Beneficials </li>
<li>Summer/fall bloom </li>
<li>Frost tender</li>
 
Instructions - <meta charset="utf-8">Sow seeds 1/2 inch deep, 1 to 2 inches apart in a sunny location in well-worked garden soil once the danger of frost is past. Keep the seedbed moist. Seedlings emerge in 7 to 10 days. Thin established seedlings to a final spacing of 8 inches apart, so plants have room to mature. Keep well weeded and watered while plants are young; mature cosmos can handle hot and dry conditions. 
<meta charset="utf-8">To start early indoors, sow seeds 1 inch apart in a container of seed starting mix, 4 to 6 weeks before the last expected frost. Cover 1/2 inch deep, keep moist, and provide a good light source until ready to go outside. Plant outdoors 8 inches apart once the weather warms up, after gradually acclimating seedlings to outdoor conditions. 
These free-flowering, long-blooming summer flowers produce reliably in all soil types to fill the garden with abundant blossoms. Sow several times through June for a succession of fresh flowers. Cutting generous bouquets actually prolongs the blooming season. 
<ul>
<li>Plant in May-June for cold winters; April-June for mild winters  
</li>
<li>Full Sun </li>
<li>Sow seeds 1-2" apart; 1/2" deep  
</li>
<li>7-10 days to germinate  
</li>
<li>Mature height: 3-4 feet </li>
</ul>
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Double Click Cosmos

Renee's Garden - These strong and exuberant dahlias from seed produce dozens of informal bright blossoms. The 3 to 4-inch free blooming flowers greet you with a carefree canopy of color in fireworks shades of scarlet red, orange-red, deep red, and red coral in striking contrast with the bushy plants’ deep burgundy-purple foliage. Cut stems of bloom often for long-lasting centerpiece bouquets. At season’s end, the 2 1/2 to 3-foot plants produce tubers to replant for next year’s flowers. Characteristics: Great in containers Butterfly favorites Pollinators & Beneficials Summer/fall bloom Frost tender Instructions - To start early indoors, Sow seeds 2 inches apart in containers of seed starting mix, 4 to 6 weeks before last spring frost. Cover 1/2 inch deep, keep moist and warm, and provide a strong light source until ready to plant outdoors. When the weather is warm and settled, acclimate seedlings gradually to outdoor conditions. Plant 12-14 inches apart in full sun. To start directly outdoors, Wait until the weather is warm and settled and night temperatures are above 50°F. Sow groups of 2 to 3 seeds 1/2 inch deep and 12-14 inches apart in well-worked, fertile soil in full sun. Cover lightly and keep the soil moist but not soggy while awaiting germination. When well-established, thin carefully, leaving one single seedling per group, so plants have room to grow. Keep well-weeded and evenly watered. Encourage growth and plentiful flowers by feeding plants monthly. Remove faded flowers to prolong bloom. These dahlias will produce underground tubers after their first season of bloom. In mild winter climates: tubers can overwinter in the ground.In cold winter climates: dig up the tubers in late fall to replant them next spring. To grow in a container, space seedlings 8 in. apart in containers at least 16-18 in. across and 16 in. tall. Plant in April-June Full Sun Plant 1/2" deep Space 12-14" apart 7-14 days to germinate Mature height: 2.5-3 feet Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers due to availability.

Renee's Garden - These strong and exuberant dahlias from seed produce dozens of informal bright blossoms. The 3 to 4-inch free blooming flowers greet you with a carefree canopy of color in fireworks shades of scarlet red, orange-red, deep red, and red coral in striking contrast with the bushy plants’ deep burgundy-purple foliage. 
Cut stems of bloom often for long-lasting centerpiece bouquets. At season’s end, the 2 1/2 to 3-foot plants produce tubers to replant for next year’s flowers. 
 Characteristics: 
<li>Great in containers</li>
<li>Butterfly favorites </li>
<li>Pollinators &amp; Beneficials </li>
<li>Summer/fall bloom </li>
<li>Frost tender</li>
 
Instructions - To start early indoors, <meta charset="utf-8">Sow seeds 2 inches apart in containers of seed starting mix, 4 to 6 weeks before last spring frost. Cover 1/2 inch deep, keep moist and warm, and provide a strong light source until ready to plant outdoors. When the weather is warm and settled, acclimate seedlings gradually to outdoor conditions. Plant 12-14 inches apart in full sun. 
<meta charset="utf-8">To start directly outdoors, <meta charset="utf-8">Wait until the weather is warm and settled and night temperatures are above 50°F. Sow groups of 2 to 3 seeds 1/2 inch deep and 12-14 inches apart in well-worked, fertile soil in full sun. Cover lightly and keep the soil moist but not soggy while awaiting germination. When well-established, thin carefully, leaving one single seedling per group, so plants have room to grow. Keep well-weeded and evenly watered. 
Encourage growth and plentiful flowers by feeding plants monthly. Remove faded flowers to prolong bloom. These dahlias will produce underground tubers after their first season of bloom. In mild winter climates: tubers can overwinter in the ground. In cold winter climates: dig up the tubers in late fall to replant them next spring. To grow in a container, space seedlings 8 in. apart in containers at least 16-18 in. across and 16 in. tall. 
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<li>Plant in April-June  
</li>
<li>Full Sun </li>
<li>Plant 1/2" deep  
</li>
<li>Space 12-14" apart </li>
<li>7-14 days to germinate  
</li>
<li>Mature height: 2.5-3 feet </li>
</ul>
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Dahlia Blazing Saddles

Renee's Garden - Bred in Holland, these lovely decorative dahlias offer 1 1/2 to 2-foot plants with fully double, silky flowers in luminous watercolor shades of rosy coral, rich apricot, soft salmon, buttercream, and glowing lilac. Their beautifully patterned petals and painterly colors make natural bouquets in the garden and indoor bouquets. Perfect for large areas, borders, or showy containers, these strong, long-lasting performers bloom from summer through fall. Plants produce tuberous roots just like those offered in nurseries. Characteristics: Heirloom Selective Great in containers Butterfly favorites Pollinators & Beneficials Summer/fall bloom Frost tender Instructions - To start early indoors, sow seeds 2 inches apart in containers of seed starting mix, 4 to 6 weeks before last spring frost. Cover 1/2 inch deep, keep moist and warm, and provide a strong light source until ready to plant outdoors. When the weather is warm and settled, acclimate seedlings gradually to outdoor conditions. Plant 8 inches apart. To start directly outdoors, wait until the weather is warm and settled and night temperatures are above 50°F (10°C). Sow groups of 2 to 3 seeds 1/2 inch deep and 8 inches apart in well-worked, fertile soil. Cover lightly and keep the soil moist but not soggy while awaiting germination. When well-established, thin carefully, leaving single seedlings 8 inches apart, so plants have room to grow and bloom. Keep well-weeded and evenly watered. Amend soil with compost or aged manure before planting in full sun. Feed plants monthly. Remove faded flowers to prolong bloom. These dahlias will produce little underground tubers after their first season of bloom; select your favorite blossom colors when in bloom, then multiply those plants by digging up the tubers in late fall to replant the next spring. To grow in containers, space seedlings 4 to 6 inches apart in containers that are at least 16 inches across and 16 inches tall. Plant in April-June Full Sun Plant 1/2" deep Space 8" apart 7-14 days to germinate Mature height: 1-1.5 feet Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers due to availability.

Renee's Garden - <meta charset="utf-8">Bred in Holland, these lovely decorative dahlias offer 1 1/2 to 2-foot plants with fully double, silky flowers in luminous watercolor shades of rosy coral, rich apricot, soft salmon, buttercream, and glowing lilac. Their beautifully patterned petals and painterly colors make natural bouquets in the garden and indoor bouquets. Perfect for large areas, borders, or showy containers, these strong, long-lasting performers bloom from summer through fall. Plants produce tuberous roots just like those offered in nurseries.
 Characteristics: 
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<li>Heirloom Selective </li>
<li>Great in containers</li>
<li>Butterfly favorites </li>
<li>Pollinators &amp; Beneficials </li>
<li>Summer/fall bloom </li>
<li>Frost tender</li>
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Instructions - To start early indoors, sow seeds 2 inches apart in containers of seed starting mix, 4 to 6 weeks before last spring frost. Cover 1/2 inch deep, keep moist and warm, and provide a strong light source until ready to plant outdoors. When the weather is warm and settled, acclimate seedlings gradually to outdoor conditions. Plant 8 inches apart.
<meta charset="utf-8">To start directly outdoors, wait until the weather is warm and settled and night temperatures are above 50°F (10°C). Sow groups of 2 to 3 seeds 1/2 inch deep and 8 inches apart in well-worked, fertile soil. Cover lightly and keep the soil moist but not soggy while awaiting germination. When well-established, thin carefully, leaving single seedlings 8 inches apart, so plants have room to grow and bloom. Keep well-weeded and evenly watered.
<meta charset="utf-8">Amend soil with compost or aged manure before planting in full sun. Feed plants monthly. Remove faded flowers to prolong bloom. These dahlias will produce little underground tubers after their first season of bloom; select your favorite blossom colors when in bloom, then multiply those plants by digging up the tubers in late fall to replant the next spring. To grow in containers, space seedlings 4 to 6 inches apart in containers that are at least 16 inches across and 16 inches tall.
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<li>Mature height: 1-1.5 feet </li>
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Dahlia Watercolor Silks Dwarf

We loved this so much when we grew and sold it from Seedsavers that when it was not on the shelf, we searched for it and was able to find it! (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: 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 Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

We loved this so much when we grew and sold it from Seedsavers that when it was not on the shelf, we searched for it and was able to find it! 
(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. 
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<li>Annual </li>
<li>Great cut flavor or bedding plant </li>
<li>Plants grow to 24 inches </li>
<li>Pink to Magenta plums </li>
<li>New for 2023 </li>
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Instructions - <meta charset="utf-8">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. 
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<li>Direct Seed: 1/4" deep </li>
<li>Germination: 10-15 days </li>
<li>Thin: 8-10" apart </li>
<li>Light: Full Sun </li>
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Ruby Parfait Celosia Flower

Southern Exposure Seed Exchange - 57 days. An extremely hardy, drought-resistant, brightly colored cosmos. Orange and red flowers range from solid deep red to bright orange, many with red borders and streaks. Flowers are 2-2½ in. wide. 6 ft. plants bear until frost. Small packet has about 52 seeds. Introduced 1998 by SESE. A red selection of Mona’s Orange developed by Dr. Jeff McCormack as a tribute to Mona Spangler. (Cosmos sulphureus) Certified Organic Short Season Drought-resistant From Small Farms Up to 6' tall Seed heads attract birds Instructions - Annual. Germination: 14 days, 70 degrees F. Prefers full sun. Tolerates partial shade, poor soils, and drought once established. For earlier blooms sow indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost. Or sow outdoors after all danger of frost. Plant 1/4” deep; thin to 12”-14” spacing. Deadhead to prolong blooming. Full Sun Plant 1/4" deep 12" - 14" spacing Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

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Southern Exposure Seed Exchange - 57 days.  An extremely hardy, drought-resistant, brightly colored cosmos. Orange and red flowers range from solid deep red to bright orange, many with red borders and streaks. Flowers are 2-2½ in. wide. 6 ft. plants bear until frost. Small packet has about 52 seeds. Introduced 1998 by SESE. A red selection of Mona’s Orange developed by Dr. Jeff McCormack as a tribute to Mona Spangler. (Cosmos sulphureus) 
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<li>From Small Farms </li>
<li>Up to 6' tall</li>
<li>Seed heads attract birds </li>
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Instructions - <meta charset="utf-8">Annual. Germination: 14 days, 70 degrees F. Prefers full sun. Tolerates partial shade, poor soils, and drought once established. For earlier blooms sow indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost. Or sow outdoors after all danger of frost. Plant 1/4” deep; thin to 12”-14” spacing. Deadhead to prolong blooming. 
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<li>Full Sun</li>
<li>Plant 1/4" deep </li>
<li>12" - 14" spacing </li>
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Memories of Mona's Cosmos, Organic

Back in Stock! - Southern Exposure Seed Exchange - 130 days. [Family heirloom from Erlene Melancon in east Texas. Erlene said that she has been spinning green cotton for years and that her grandmother loved using colored cotton in her quilts.] The fibers are light olive green and can be spun off the seed. Harvest the bolls shortly after they open so that the fiber does not fade in the sunlight. Once it is spun and washed it turns yellowish-green. 5 ft. tall plants. Pkt (16-20 seeds)Cannot ship to TX, CA, GA, or SC. Some other southeastern states require a waiver or permit; contact your extension agency for more information. Instructions - Cotton is an annual plant that requires a long, warm growing season to mature properly. Needs full sun. In zones 8-10 it can be sown directly after the last frost. In zones 5-7, treat like tomatoes, start seed indoors and transplant out 4-8 week-old seedlings after last frost. Seed germinates in 7-21 days at 70 degrees F. Plant 18-30 in. apart in rows 5 ft. apart. Plants start flowering in mid-summer. Bolls take a few more months to mature; warm late summer weather is necessary for a good crop. Plants grow to 3-7 ft. tall. Harvest: Wait for bolls to split open before harvesting. (Note: bolls that split open after a frost are damaged and immature.) Seed Savers: Isolate varieties by 1/8 mile for home use, or 1/4 to 1/2 mile or greater for pure seed. Virginia gardeners must acquire a permit to grow cotton. For more information, contact your nearest extension agent. Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

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Back in Stock!  - Southern Exposure Seed Exchange - 130 days. [Family heirloom from Erlene Melancon in east Texas. Erlene said that she has been spinning green cotton for years and that her grandmother loved using colored cotton in her quilts.] The fibers are light olive green and can be spun off the seed. Harvest the bolls shortly after they open so that the fiber does not fade in the sunlight. Once it is spun and washed it turns yellowish-green. 5 ft. tall plants. Pkt (16-20 seeds) Cannot ship to TX, CA, GA, or SC. Some other southeastern states require a waiver or permit; contact your extension agency for more information.
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Instructions - Cotton is an annual plant that requires a long, warm growing season to mature properly. Needs full sun. In zones 8-10 it can be sown directly after the last frost. In zones 5-7, treat like tomatoes, start seed indoors and transplant out 4-8 week-old seedlings after last frost. Seed germinates in 7-21 days at 70 degrees F. Plant 18-30 in. apart in rows 5 ft. apart. Plants start flowering in mid-summer. Bolls take a few more months to mature; warm late summer weather is necessary for a good crop. Plants grow to 3-7 ft. tall.
Harvest: Wait for bolls to split open before harvesting. (Note: bolls that split open after a frost are damaged and immature.)
Seed Savers: Isolate varieties by 1/8 mile for home use, or 1/4 to 1/2 mile or greater for pure seed.
Virginia gardeners must acquire a permit to grow cotton. For more information, contact your nearest extension agent.
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Erlene's Green Cotton, Heirloom, Organic

Renee's Garden- These cheerful native wildflowers have a tantalizing chocolate scent that wafts through the garden as they bloom in the sun. Chocolate daisies provide a continuous show of deliciously fragrant little butter yellow blossoms, each the size of a quarter. Plants are happily deer resistant, bloom hard all season and return every spring to perfume the garden. Chocolate daisies attract pollinators and butterflies all summer long. Who knew they love chocolate as much as we do! - (Berlandiera lyrata) Hardy to Zone 4 Perennial Deer resistant .185g or ~35 seeds per packet Growing Instructions Sowing Outdoors - In spring, several weeks after last frost date, sow in a sunny garden spot with excellent drainage. Sow 2 inches apart and cover lightly. Keep moist but not soggy while awaiting germination. When seedlings are well established, thin to 6 inches apart so plants have room to mature. Sowing Inside - Start seeds indoors about 6 weeks before night temps are above 50°F (10°C). Sow seeds 2 to 3 apart in a container of seed starting mix and cover very lightly. Keep seedbed moist but not soggy while awaiting germination. When outdoor weather is warm and settled both day and night, plant seedlings 6 inches apart in a sunny, well-drained garden spot. Chocolate daisies, native to the mesas and plains of the Southwest, thrive in average soil, but require good drainage to thrive; if soil is heavy clay, add organic material to improve drainage before sowing. Plant in large groups in full sun near where you walk for maximum fragrance impact. Deadhead spent flowers regularly to encourage reblooming. Blossoms are a important source of nectar for pollinators and beneficial insects. Plants die to the ground in winter, returning in spring and gaining in size over the seasons. Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of availability

Renee's Garden- These cheerful native wildflowers have a tantalizing chocolate scent that wafts through the garden as they bloom in the sun. Chocolate daisies provide a continuous show of deliciously fragrant little butter yellow blossoms, each the size of a quarter. Plants are happily deer resistant, bloom hard all season and return every spring to perfume the garden. Chocolate daisies attract pollinators and butterflies all summer long. Who knew they love chocolate as much as we do! - (Berlandiera lyrata)
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<li>Perennial  
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<li>Deer resistant  
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<li>.185g or ~35 seeds per packet</li>
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Growing Instructions
Sowing Outdoors - In spring, several weeks after last frost date, sow in a sunny garden spot with excellent drainage. Sow 2 inches apart and cover lightly. Keep moist but not soggy while awaiting germination. When seedlings are well established, thin to 6 inches apart so plants have room to mature.
Sowing Inside - Start seeds indoors about 6 weeks before night temps are above 50°F (10°C). Sow seeds 2 to 3 apart in a container of seed starting mix and cover very lightly. Keep seedbed moist but not soggy while awaiting germination. When outdoor weather is warm and settled both day and night, plant seedlings 6 inches apart in a sunny, well-drained garden spot.
 Chocolate daisies, native to the mesas and plains of the Southwest, thrive in average soil, but require good drainage to thrive; if soil is heavy clay, add organic material to improve drainage before sowing. Plant in large groups in full sun near where you walk for maximum fragrance impact. Deadhead spent flowers regularly to encourage reblooming. Blossoms are a important source of nectar for pollinators and beneficial insects. Plants die to the ground in winter, returning in spring and gaining in size over the seasons.
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Heirloom Chocolate Daisy, Native (Southwest USA)

The Seed Savers Exchange - (Cleome hassleriana) (aka Cleome) Introduced from the West Indies to England in 1817. Airy blossoms in a mix of rose, pink, purple, and white. Flowers are followed by narrow 4-5" intriguing seedpods which resemble spider legs. Moderately thorny stems. Very easy to maintain. Self-seeding, half-hardy annual, 3-4' tall. Characteristics: Self-seeding, half-hardy annual plants grow to 3-4 feet tall Pink, purple, and white flowers Thorny stems like a rose bush Great as a cut flower or in ornamental plantings .5g or ~250 Seeds per packet Instructions: Sow seeds outdoors after the last frost. Prefers rich soil. Tolerant of dry conditions. To avoid self-seeding, cut off flower heads before seeds open. May require staking. Direct Seed: 1/8" Deep Germination: 10-14 Days Thin: 18-24" Apart Light: Sun/Partial Shade Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

Color Fountains Cleome Flower, 1700's Heirloom

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Purple Coneflower - The purple mid summer blooms never seem to end. This is a priairie plant that is probably the most widely known since it is used in many types of garden applications. It attracts butterflies, birds and insects that are all part of a healthy ecosystem. Will tolerate clay soils. Plants reach 3-4' tall. Perennial. Hardy to zone 4. Botanical Name: Echinacea purpurea Characteristics: Perennial and hardy to zone 4 One of the very best for attracting butterflies and birds Plants grow to 3-4 feet tall Heavy yields of purple-magenta flowers from July through September Tolerates clay soils 250 Seeds per packet Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors just before last frost. Can also be started indoors and set out as small plants. Seeds can be soaked in warm water for 24 hours before planting. Prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained rich soil. Purple Coneflower does not like to be transplanted as it develops a taproot that allows it to be very drought tolerant. 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

Purple Coneflower - Prairie Native

Our children love to pick flowers and cosmos let them pick all the flowers they seem to want. The more you pick them, the more they bloom. The Seed Savers Exchange - The gorgeous, prolific flowers of this variety stand out in any flower bed, container, or bouquet. Large 2½ -4" pure-white blooms have tufted centers and overlapping petals with fine pleats and zigzag edges. These graceful flowers are easy to grow and have an almost hypnotic effect when they sway in the breeze. New for 2020 Annual Easy-to-grow Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors after the last frost. Cosmos prefer poor soil. They will thrive with very little attention and do not need a lot of water. Excellent cut flower. Remove spent blossoms regularly to prolong blooming. May require staking. Sow 1/2" Deep Germination 3-10 days Plant 18-36" apart Full Sun to Partial Shade Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of availability

Sensation Fizzy White Cosmos Flower

🌸 Radiance Cosmos (Cosmos bipinnatus) The 1940s Classic of Airy, Bicolor Beauty Bring a touch of mid-century award-winning elegance to your garden with the Radiance Cosmos. This stunning heirloom is beloved for its sophisticated "bicolor" blooms—featuring large, rose-pink petals that deepen into a dramatic, glowing crimson-bronze at the center. With its tall, feathery foliage and bobbing, wind-danced flowers, Radiance creates a soft, romantic atmosphere that modern, stiff hybrids simply cannot replicate. 📜 Historical Heritage & Origin The Radiance Cosmos is a true "Gold Medal" heirloom. Developed by the legendary Bodger Seeds, Ltd. of California, it was introduced to the public in the late 1940s. Its crowning achievement came in 1948, when it won the All-America Selections (AAS) Silver Medal. At the time, it was a horticultural breakthrough, as it was the first cosmos variety to exhibit such a distinct, deep-toned "eye" at the center of the petals. In the post-war gardening boom, Radiance became a staple of American landscapes, prized for its ability to fill large spaces with color and for its rugged reliability in the face of summer heat. ✨ Product Highlights AAS Award Winner: A proven garden performer since 1948. Stunning Bicolor Blooms: 3-to-4-inch flowers with soft rose petals and a striking dark red "halo" around a golden center. Pollinator Paradise: A top-tier plant for attracting Monarch butterflies, bees, and hoverflies. Airy & Elegant: Delicate, fern-like foliage provides a beautiful textural contrast to broader-leaved garden plants. Drought Tolerant: One of the most "neglect-friendly" flowers; it actually thrives in poorer soils and hot conditions. 🛠️ Quick Growth Profile Feature Specifications Plant Type Annual (Heirloom) Growth Habit Tall, Upright, Airy Height 3 to 5 feet Sun Requirement Full Sun (6-8 hours) Days to Maturity 75–90 Days Bloom Period Mid-summer to Frost 🌱 How to Grow Radiance Cosmos 1. Sowing the Seeds:Cosmos are incredibly easy to grow and have a high germination rate. They prefer to be direct-sown into the garden once the soil has warmed and the danger of frost has passed. Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep. Space seeds roughly 12–18 inches apart. Note: If you start them indoors, use peat pots to avoid disturbing their roots during transplanting. 2. The "Less is More" Rule:One of the unique traits of Cosmos is that they prefer poor soil. Avoid Fertilizing: Soil that is too rich or over-fertilized with nitrogen will produce massive, lush green foliage but very few flowers. Watering: Water regularly until established, but once they are 12 inches tall, they are remarkably drought-tolerant. 3. Staking & Support:Because Radiance can reach heights of 5 feet, the plants can sometimes "flop" in heavy wind or rain. Plant them in large groups so they can support each other, or use tall stakes/fencing to keep them upright. 4. Pinching for More Blooms:When the plants are about 12–18 inches tall, pinch off the top 1 inch of the main stem. This encourages the plant to branch out, resulting in a sturdier bush and a much higher volume of flowers. 5. Harvesting & Deadheading: For Bouquets: Cut flowers just as the petals are beginning to unfold but before they have fully opened. This ensures a vase life of 7–10 days. In the Garden: Remove faded blooms (deadhead) to prevent the plant from putting energy into seed production, which will keep it blooming until the first hard frost. 🎨 Garden Design Tip Radiance Cosmos is the perfect "back-of-the-border" plant. Its height and airy texture make it a beautiful backdrop for shorter flowers like Zinnias or Marigolds. It also looks spectacular when planted in a dedicated meadow-style "Pollinator Strip." Garden Tip: Don't be too tidy in the fall! Leave a few spent flower heads on the stalks at the end of the season. They provide a vital winter food source for goldfinches and other small songbirds. 🐦✨