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Seedsaver Exchange - Neon Calendula Flower Seeds - This flower’s brilliant, red-orange blossoms command attention no matter where they’re grown. Easy-to-grow plants typically reach 18-24" tall and produce abundant (and edible!) blooms from late spring to autumn. Like other calendula varieties, this hardworking flower works well in companion plantings as it attracts beneficial insects and pollinators even as it repels unwanted pests, including tomato worms and nematodes. Annual. 60 days. Self-seeding, hardy annual Plants grow to 18-24 inches tall Blossoms are edible Great for container growing 250 Seeds Instructions: Sow seeds indoors 1/4" deep. Transplant outdoors after the last frost. Can also be directly sown outdoors after the last frost. Prefers light well-drained soil and will tolerate dry conditions. Good cut flower. Calendula petals are edible and have a tangy slightly sweet flavor. Start Indoors: 6-8 weeks before the last frost Germination: 5-15 Days Plant Outdoors: 6-18” Apart Light: Sun/Partial Shade Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

Seedsaver Exchange - Neon Calendula Flower Seeds - This flower’s brilliant, red-orange blossoms command attention no matter where they’re grown. Easy-to-grow plants typically reach 18-24" tall and produce abundant (and edible!) blooms from late spring to autumn. Like other calendula varieties, this hardworking flower works well in companion plantings as it attracts beneficial insects and pollinators even as it repels unwanted pests, including tomato worms and nematodes. Annual. 60 days. 
<ul>
<li>Self-seeding, hardy annual</li>
<li>Plants grow to 18-24 inches tall</li>
<li>Blossoms are edible</li>
<li>Great for container growing</li>
<li>250 Seeds</li>
</ul>
 Instructions:
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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.
<ul>
<li>Start Indoors: 6-8 weeks before the last frost</li>
<li>Germination: 5-15 Days</li>
<li>Plant Outdoors: 6-18” Apart</li>
<li>Light: Sun/Partial Shade</li>
</ul>
 
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

Neon Calendula Flower

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Renee's Garden - Sonata Cosmos’ compact feathery 2 1/2 to 3 foot plants are soon covered with sprays of buds that open and bloom non-stop all summer long. The blossoms’ 2 inch satiny petals in shades of magenta, clear white, soft pastel pink and pure rose surround cheerful yellow centers. Reliable and long lasting, with stems long enough for cutting lots of bouquets, free blooming Sonatas are perfect for containers, beds or borders. Butterflies and other pollinators love to visit these lovely flowers. Characteristics: Great in containers Butterfly favorites Pollinators & Beneficials Summer/fall bloom Frost tender .75g, ~125 Seeds Instructions - To plant outdoors, 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. Keep well weeded and watered while plants are young; mature cosmos can handle hot and dry conditions. Space 6 inches apart when seedlings are large enough to handle. 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. Plant outdoors once the weather warms up after gradually acclimating to outdoor conditions. These free-flowering summer bloomers produce reliably in all soil types and can be sown several times through early July for a succession of flowers. Cutting generous bouquets actually prolongs the blooming season. Replant a spent spring flower bed with satiny Snow Sonata, deep indigo Royal Ensign bush morning glories, and sparkling Signet Marigolds for a summer showing to shine until frost. Plant in April-July Full Sun Plant 1/2" deep Space 1-2" apart 7-10 days to germinate Mature height: 2 feet Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers due to availability.

Renee's Garden - Sonata Cosmos’ compact feathery 2 1/2 to 3 foot plants are soon covered with sprays of buds that open and bloom non-stop all summer long. The blossoms’ 2 inch satiny petals in shades of magenta, clear white, soft pastel pink and pure rose surround cheerful yellow centers. Reliable and long lasting, with stems long enough for cutting lots of bouquets, free blooming Sonatas are perfect for containers, beds or borders. Butterflies and other pollinators love to visit these lovely 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>
<li>.75g, ~125 Seeds</li>
 
Instructions - To plant outdoors, 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. Keep well weeded and watered while plants are young; mature cosmos can handle hot and dry conditions. <meta charset="utf-8">Space 6 inches apart when seedlings are large enough to handle. 
<meta charset="utf-8">To start early indoors, <meta charset="utf-8">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. Plant outdoors once the weather warms up after gradually acclimating to outdoor conditions. 
<meta charset="utf-8">These free-flowering summer bloomers produce reliably in all soil types and can be sown several times through early July for a succession of flowers. Cutting generous bouquets actually prolongs the blooming season. Replant a spent spring flower bed with satiny Snow Sonata, deep indigo Royal Ensign bush morning glories, and sparkling Signet Marigolds for a summer showing to shine until frost. 
<ul>
<li>Plant in April-July  
</li>
<li>Full Sun </li>
<li>Plant 1/2" deep  
</li>
<li>Space 1-2" apart </li>
<li>7-10 days to germinate  
</li>
<li>Mature height: 2 feet </li>
</ul>
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute suppliers due to availability.

Cosmos Sonata Knee-high Mix, Dwarf Cosmo

Glossy, semi-dry, foxtail blooms with dreamy faint pink coloration. High Mowing Organic Seeds - An early producing celosia with pale blooms that are excellent for fresh and dried floral arrangements. Plants have long stems and fine leaves making for ease of harvest and processing. Plants are easy to grow and have incredible field holding quality. (Celosia argentea spicata) Cut or dried flower 24-36" tall Annual Open-Pollinated 50 Seeds Instructions - Sow seeds indoors just beneath the surface of the soil. Plant out into average, well-drained soil after the danger of frost has passed. Good cutting flower, fresh or dried. 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

Glossy, semi-dry, foxtail blooms with dreamy faint pink coloration. 
High Mowing Organic Seeds - An early producing celosia with pale blooms that are excellent for fresh and dried floral arrangements. Plants have long stems and fine leaves making for ease of harvest and processing. Plants are easy to grow and have incredible field holding quality.  (Celosia argentea spicata)
<ul>
<li>Cut or dried flower</li>
<li>24-36" tall</li>
<li>Annual</li>
<li>Open-Pollinated</li>
<li>50 Seeds</li>
</ul>
<ul></ul>
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. 
<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>
 Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

Flamingo Feather Celosia Flower, Organic

Unique assortment of shiny, fan shaped blooms with colors ranging from apricot, orange, cream and lemon to bright pink and purple. Each bloom is a distinctive work of art, with an individual texture, color and shape all its own. Flowers have an incredible vase life, lasting up to two weeks in water. Blooms are easily dried for ornamental arrangements and should be harvested before they begin to drop seeds. Plants thrive in hot, dry conditions and will produce a plethora of blooms, all season long. Cut or dried flowers Fan shape 36-48" tall Annual Open-Pollinated 50 Seeds Instructions - Sow seeds indoors just beneath the surface of the soil. Plant out into average, well-drained soil after the danger of frost has passed. Good cutting flower, fresh or dried. 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

Unique assortment of shiny, fan shaped blooms with colors ranging from apricot, orange, cream and lemon to bright pink and purple.
Each bloom is a distinctive work of art, with an individual texture, color and shape all its own. Flowers have an incredible vase life, lasting up to two weeks in water. Blooms are easily dried for ornamental arrangements and should be harvested before they begin to drop seeds. Plants thrive in hot, dry conditions and will produce a plethora of blooms, all season long.
<ul>
<li>Cut or dried flowers</li>
<li>Fan shape</li>
<li>36-48" tall</li>
<li>Annual</li>
<li>Open-Pollinated</li>
<li>50 Seeds</li>
</ul>
<ul></ul>
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. 
<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>
 Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

Supercrest Mix Celosia Flower, Organic

Gorgeous, frilly blooms with a variety of patterns and shades ranging from deep rosy reds and pinks to pastel pinks with illuminating white highlights. Flowering in its first year, plants are grown as annuals with reliable, fragrant blooms. Great as a garden crop and can be used for detail work in smaller floral arrangements. Excellent for very flashy, mini tabletop bouquets. Approx. 35,000 seeds/oz. First year flowering 16-20" tall Annual Open-Pollinated 25 Seeds Instructions: Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors when a light frost is still possible. Will self-sow profusely. Prefers average soil and tolerates dry conditions. Good cut flower, fresh or dried seedpod. Direct Seed: 1/8" Deep Germination: 7-15 Days Thin: 8-12" Apart Light: Full Sun

Gorgeous, frilly blooms with a variety of patterns and shades ranging from deep rosy reds and pinks to pastel pinks with illuminating white highlights.
Flowering in its first year, plants are grown as annuals with reliable, fragrant blooms. Great as a garden crop and can be used for detail work in smaller floral arrangements. Excellent for very flashy, mini tabletop bouquets. Approx. 35,000 seeds/oz.
<ul>
<li>First year flowering</li>
<li>16-20" tall</li>
<li>Annual</li>
<li>Open-Pollinated</li>
<li>25 Seeds</li>
</ul>
Instructions: Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors when a light frost is still possible. Will self-sow profusely. Prefers average soil and tolerates dry conditions. Good cut flower, fresh or dried seedpod. <meta charset="utf-8">
<ul>
<li>Direct Seed: 1/8" Deep</li>
<li>Germination: 7-15 Days</li>
<li>Thin: 8-12" Apart</li>
<li>Light: Full Sun</li>
</ul>

Doubled Chinensis Mix Dianthus, Organic

7/15 is when our next round of cotton arrives for this variety - Southern Exposure Seed Exchange - 120 days , Given by Alice Gamewel via Charles Hoehnle. Introduced 2008 by SESE. A beautiful plant with dark red stems and leaves. 3-5 ft. tall, grows well in a container or in a flower bed. Green when it first emerges but soon develops its red coloring. The cotton is a short staple white. Brown Cotton was grown pre-Civil War by slaves who were not permitted to grow white cotton. There were also green, blue, yellow and poink naturally colored cottons. These heirloom cottons are now quite rare. Cannot ship to TX. 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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7/15 is when our next round of cotton arrives for this variety  - Southern Exposure Seed Exchange - 120 days , Given by Alice Gamewel via Charles Hoehnle. Introduced 2008 by SESE. A beautiful plant with dark red stems and leaves. 3-5 ft. tall, grows well in a container or in a flower bed. Green when it first emerges but soon develops its red coloring. The cotton is a short staple white. 
Brown Cotton was grown pre-Civil War by slaves who were not permitted to grow white cotton. There were also green, blue, yellow and poink naturally colored cottons. These heirloom cottons are now quite rare.  Cannot ship to TX. 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.
<ul></ul>
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

Red Foliated White Cotton, Heirloom, Organic

Who does not love the carefree and whimsical nature of cosmos. The French found a way to really add romance and elegance to cosmos and that is with their Bon Bon Double Cosmos! These pink flowers add a touch if whimsy and combine with elegance all in one flower. Characteristics: Great in containers Butterfly favorites Pollinators & Beneficials Summer/fall bloom Frost tender 320mg, ~35 Seeds Instructions - To plant outdoors, 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. Keep well weeded and watered while plants are young; mature cosmos can handle hot and dry conditions. Space 6 inches apart when seedlings are large enough to handle. 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. Plant outdoors once the weather warms up after gradually acclimating to outdoor conditions. These free-flowering summer bloomers produce reliably in all soil types and can be sown several times through early July for a succession of flowers. Cutting generous bouquets actually prolongs the blooming season. Replant a spent spring flower bed with satiny Snow Sonata, deep indigo Royal Ensign bush morning glories, and sparkling Signet Marigolds for a summer showing to shine until frost. Plant in April-July Full Sun Plant 1/2" deep Space 1-2" apart 7-10 days to germinate Mature height: 2 feet Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers due to availability.

Who does not love the carefree and whimsical nature of cosmos. The French found a way to really add romance and elegance to cosmos and that is with their Bon Bon Double Cosmos! These pink flowers add a touch if whimsy and combine with elegance all in one flower. 
 Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>Great in containers</li>
<li>Butterfly favorites </li>
<li>Pollinators &amp; Beneficials </li>
<li>Summer/fall bloom </li>
<li>Frost tender</li>
<li>320mg, ~35 Seeds</li>
</ul>
Instructions - To plant outdoors, 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. Keep well weeded and watered while plants are young; mature cosmos can handle hot and dry conditions. 
<meta charset="utf-8">
Space 6 inches apart when seedlings are large enough to handle. 
<meta charset="utf-8">
To start early indoors,
<meta charset="utf-8">
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. Plant outdoors once the weather warms up after gradually acclimating to outdoor conditions. 
<meta charset="utf-8">
These free-flowering summer bloomers produce reliably in all soil types and can be sown several times through early July for a succession of flowers. Cutting generous bouquets actually prolongs the blooming season. Replant a spent spring flower bed with satiny Snow Sonata, deep indigo Royal Ensign bush morning glories, and sparkling Signet Marigolds for a summer showing to shine until frost. 
<ul>
<li>Plant in April-July </li>
<li>Full Sun </li>
<li>Plant 1/2" deep </li>
<li>Space 1-2" apart </li>
<li>7-10 days to germinate </li>
<li>Mature height: 2 feet </li>
</ul>
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute suppliers due to availability.

Cosmos Rose Bon Bon, Double Cosmo, French

Renee's 0.3g (~24-27 seeds) (Will receive a Firefly Farm packet)

Firefly Farm & Mercantile Bon Bon Rose Cosmos 0.3g (~35 Seeds)

Renee's Garden - This romantic new cosmos mix has won both the Royal Horticultural Award of Merit and a European Fleuroselect Novelty award. Velouette’s charming flowers bloom in intricate petal patterns of stripes, picotees and solids in shades of deep cranberry, antique rose, coral and white. The fast-growing plants reach 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 feet and bloom early with an exuberant abundance of dancing flowers. Flowers arrange themselves easily for sweetly casual bouquets. Pollinators, especially butterflies, seek out these flowers! Characteristics: Great in containers Butterfly favorites Pollinators & Beneficials Summer/fall bloom Frost tender 500mg, ~85Seeds Instructions - To plant outdoors, 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. Keep well weeded and watered while plants are young; mature cosmos can handle hot and dry conditions. Space 6 inches apart when seedlings are large enough to handle. 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. Plant outdoors once the weather warms up after gradually acclimating to outdoor conditions. These free-flowering summer bloomers produce reliably in all soil types and can be sown several times through early July for a succession of flowers. Cutting generous bouquets actually prolongs the blooming season. Replant a spent spring flower bed with satiny Snow Sonata, deep indigo Royal Ensign bush morning glories, and sparkling Signet Marigolds for a summer showing to shine until frost. Plant in April-July Full Sun Plant 1/2" deep Space 1-2" apart 7-10 days to germinate Mature height: 2 feet Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers due to availability.

Renee's Garden - This romantic new cosmos mix has won both the Royal Horticultural Award of Merit and a European Fleuroselect Novelty award. Velouette’s charming flowers bloom in intricate petal patterns of stripes, picotees and solids in shades of deep cranberry, antique rose, coral and white. The fast-growing plants reach 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 feet and bloom early with an exuberant abundance of dancing flowers. Flowers arrange themselves easily for sweetly casual bouquets. Pollinators, especially butterflies, seek out these flowers!
 Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>Great in containers</li>
<li>Butterfly favorites </li>
<li>Pollinators &amp; Beneficials </li>
<li>Summer/fall bloom </li>
<li>Frost tender</li>
<li>500mg, ~85Seeds</li>
</ul>
Instructions - To plant outdoors, 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. Keep well weeded and watered while plants are young; mature cosmos can handle hot and dry conditions. <meta charset="utf-8">Space 6 inches apart when seedlings are large enough to handle. 
<meta charset="utf-8">To start early indoors, <meta charset="utf-8">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. Plant outdoors once the weather warms up after gradually acclimating to outdoor conditions. 
<meta charset="utf-8">These free-flowering summer bloomers produce reliably in all soil types and can be sown several times through early July for a succession of flowers. Cutting generous bouquets actually prolongs the blooming season. Replant a spent spring flower bed with satiny Snow Sonata, deep indigo Royal Ensign bush morning glories, and sparkling Signet Marigolds for a summer showing to shine until frost. 
<ul>
<li>Plant in April-July  
</li>
<li>Full Sun </li>
<li>Plant 1/2" deep  
</li>
<li>Space 1-2" apart </li>
<li>7-10 days to germinate  
</li>
<li>Mature height: 2 feet </li>
</ul>
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute suppliers due to availability.

Cosmos Veloutte, Cosmos

Renee's Garden - Our custom blend of special cosmos dance and sway above lacy foliage. We’ve combined “Seashells,” with dainty tubular petals, “Psyche,” whose semi-double frilled blossoms are like softly ruffled crowns, and “Versailles,” the aristocratic florist cosmos with perfect form and rich color. Together they paint a joyous collage of apple blossom pink, deep magenta, soft rose and pure white. These easy-care lovelies bloom nonstop, providing armfuls of pretty flowers for romantic bouquets. Characteristics: Great in containers Butterfly favorites Pollinators & Beneficials Summer/fall bloom Frost tender 1g, ~140 Seeds Instructions - To plant outdoors, 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. Keep well weeded and watered while plants are young; mature cosmos can handle hot and dry conditions. Space 6 inches apart when seedlings are large enough to handle. 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. Plant outdoors once the weather warms up after gradually acclimating to outdoor conditions. These free-flowering summer bloomers produce reliably in all soil types and can be sown several times through early July for a succession of flowers. Cutting generous bouquets actually prolongs the blooming season. Replant a spent spring flower bed with satiny Snow Sonata, deep indigo Royal Ensign bush morning glories, and sparkling Signet Marigolds for a summer showing to shine until frost. Plant in April-July Full Sun Plant 1/2" deep Space 1-2" apart 7-10 days to germinate Mature height: 2 feet Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers due to availability.

Renee's Garden -  Our custom blend of special cosmos dance and sway above lacy foliage. We’ve combined “Seashells,” with dainty tubular petals, “Psyche,” whose semi-double frilled blossoms are like softly ruffled crowns, and “Versailles,” the aristocratic florist cosmos with perfect form and rich color. Together they paint a joyous collage of apple blossom pink, deep magenta, soft rose and pure white. These easy-care lovelies bloom nonstop, providing armfuls of pretty flowers for romantic bouquets.
 Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>Great in containers</li>
<li>Butterfly favorites </li>
<li>Pollinators &amp; Beneficials </li>
<li>Summer/fall bloom </li>
<li>Frost tender</li>
<li>1g, ~140 Seeds</li>
</ul>
Instructions - To plant outdoors, 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. Keep well weeded and watered while plants are young; mature cosmos can handle hot and dry conditions. <meta charset="utf-8">Space 6 inches apart when seedlings are large enough to handle. 
<meta charset="utf-8">To start early indoors, <meta charset="utf-8">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. Plant outdoors once the weather warms up after gradually acclimating to outdoor conditions. 
<meta charset="utf-8">These free-flowering summer bloomers produce reliably in all soil types and can be sown several times through early July for a succession of flowers. Cutting generous bouquets actually prolongs the blooming season. Replant a spent spring flower bed with satiny Snow Sonata, deep indigo Royal Ensign bush morning glories, and sparkling Signet Marigolds for a summer showing to shine until frost. 
<ul>
<li>Plant in April-July  
</li>
<li>Full Sun </li>
<li>Plant 1/2" deep  
</li>
<li>Space 1-2" apart </li>
<li>7-10 days to germinate  
</li>
<li>Mature height: 2 feet </li>
</ul>
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute suppliers due to availability.

Cosmos Dancing Petticoats, Cosmo

Renee Garden Seeds - We import Mrs. Scott Elliot Columbine from France, where an old firm still grows seed for these old-fashioned beauties. Their large elegant blossoms sway on wand-like stems above a cloud of lacy scalloped green foliage. The intricate flowers with their long graceful spurs are quite magical as they dance in combinations of white with pink, dark lavender, yellow, rose, claret and pale blue. Mrs. Scott Elliot is one of my favorite joys of spring and hummingbirds love them too! Botanical Name: A. caerula Perennial Full sun to partial shade is optimal 250mg or 200 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

Renee Garden Seeds - We import Mrs. Scott Elliot Columbine from France, where an old firm still grows seed for these old-fashioned beauties. Their large elegant blossoms sway on wand-like stems above a cloud of lacy scalloped green foliage. The intricate flowers with their long graceful spurs are quite magical as they dance in combinations of white with pink, dark lavender, yellow, rose, claret and pale blue. Mrs. Scott Elliot is one of my favorite joys of spring and hummingbirds love them too! Botanical Name: A. caerula
<ul>
<li>Perennial</li>
<li>Full sun to partial shade is optimal</li>
<li>250mg or 200 Seeds </li>
</ul>
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.
 
<ul>
<li>Start Indoors: 6-8 weeks before the last frost</li>
<li>Germination: 3-4 weeks</li>
<li>Plant Outdoors: 8-10” Apart</li>
<li>Light: Full to Partial Sun</li>
</ul>
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Mrs. Scott Columbine Flower, French Heirlooms

Renee's Garden - Easy to grow from seed, these vigorous dahlias bloom hard all season in an explosion of colorful blossoms. The branching plants reach 3 ½ to 5 feet with a season long profusion of cheerful 4 to 5 inch, slightly curved, spidery blossoms that shine in wonderful colors: cherry, lemon chiffon, peach, red, alabaster, coral and rich burgundy. Summer Fireworks blossoms attract and feed an amazing array of different pollinators including honeybees, butterflies and hummingbirds. Make big bouquets all summer! 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. Climates withh more than 180 days of frost free days - 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 - Easy to grow from seed, these vigorous dahlias bloom hard all season in an explosion of colorful blossoms. The branching plants reach 3 ½ to 5 feet with a season long profusion of cheerful 4 to 5 inch, slightly curved, spidery blossoms that shine in wonderful colors: cherry, lemon chiffon, peach, red, alabaster, coral and rich burgundy. Summer Fireworks blossoms attract and feed an amazing array of different pollinators including honeybees, butterflies and hummingbirds. Make big bouquets all summer!
<ul>
<li>Great in containers</li>
<li>Butterfly favorites </li>
<li>Pollinators &amp; Beneficials </li>
<li>Summer/fall bloom </li>
<li>Frost tender</li>
</ul>
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. 
Climates withh more than 180 days of frost free days - 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. 
<ul>
<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 Fireworks Seeds

A New Favorite for me!!! Imagine a row of just Cranberry Red Cosmos! This is it. The cranberry red will mature to an antique red as the flower ages. This is a wonderful addition to any garden. Bouquets will be quickly sold with this color. Half-hardy annual, 3-4' tall. Botanical Name: Cosmo bipinnatus Characteristics: Easy to grow from seed Half-hardy annual plants grow to 4-5 feet tall Cranberry Red Cosmos 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

A New Favorite for me!!!  Imagine a row of just Cranberry Red Cosmos! This is it. The cranberry red will mature to an antique red as the flower ages. This is a wonderful addition to any garden. Bouquets will be quickly sold with this color.  
Half-hardy annual, 3-4' tall. Botanical Name: Cosmo bipinnatus
Characteristics:
<ul>
<li>Easy to grow from seed</li>
<li>Half-hardy annual plants grow to 4-5 feet tall</li>
<li>Cranberry Red Cosmos</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>
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Rubenza Cosmos (Deep Cranberry Red Cosmo)

Firefly Farm Packet .36g, ~40 Seeds

Cosmos are so easy to grow. Double Click Cosmos have a double layered of blossoms. This is an isolated white strain so you get an entire row of pure white double blossoms. Half-hardy annual, 3-4' tall. Botanical Name: Cosmo bipinnatus. Characteristics: Easy to grow from seed Half-hardy annual plants grow to 3-5 feet tall Double White Cosmo 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

Cosmos are so easy to grow. Double Click Cosmos have a double layered of blossoms. This is an isolated white strain so you get an entire row of pure white double blossoms. Half-hardy annual, 3-4' tall. Botanical Name: Cosmo bipinnatus. 
Characteristics:
<ul>
<li>Easy to grow from seed</li>
<li>Half-hardy annual plants grow to 3-5 feet tall</li>
<li>Double White Cosmo</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>
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Double Click Snow Puff Cosmos (Double White Designer Cosmo)

Firefly Farm Packet .3g, ~35 Seeds

🎨 Painted Daisy (Chrysanthemum carinatum) The Art Deco Masterpiece of the Summer Garden Bring a splash of vibrant, geometric beauty to your garden with the Painted Daisy. Also known as the Tricolor Daisy, this stunning heirloom is famous for its unique "bullseye" blooms. Each flower features concentric rings of contrasting colors—vibrant reds, oranges, yellows, purples, and whites—surrounding a dark, mysterious center. With its deeply feathery, fern-like foliage and relentless blooming habit, the Painted Daisy looks as though it were meticulously hand-painted by a master artist. 📜 Historical Heritage: From Morocco to the Victorian Garden The Painted Daisy (Chrysanthemum carinatum, now often classified as Ismelia carinata) is a storied heirloom native to the sun-drenched hillsides of North Africa, specifically Morocco. It was first introduced to European gardeners in the late 18th century (around 1796). It quickly became a sensation during the Victorian era, where gardeners were captivated by its "Tricolor" nature—a rarity in the daisy world. Historically, it was prized for "carpet bedding" and "ribbon borders," where its bold, contrasting circles of color were used to create high-impact, artistic designs in public parks and private estates. Today, it remains a favorite for those seeking an "old-fashioned" look with a modern, graphic edge. ✨ Product Highlights Spectacular Tricolor Blooms: Every flower is a unique "target" of color, making it a standout in any garden bed or container. Pollinator Magnet: The flat, wide faces of the daisies are a preferred "landing pad" for butterflies, honeybees, and beneficial hoverflies. Premier Cut Flower: Features long, sturdy stems and a fantastic vase life. A single plant can provide dozens of colorful bouquets throughout the summer. Unique Foliage: Unlike common daisies, the Painted Daisy features deeply cut, feathery green leaves that provide a soft, airy texture in the garden. Fast & Easy: One of the simplest annuals to grow from seed, often blooming in as little as 10 weeks. 🛠️ Quick Growth Profile Feature Specifications Scientific Name Chrysanthemum carinatum / Ismelia carinata Plant Type Annual (Heirloom) Height 18 to 36 inches Sun Requirement Full Sun (6-8+ hours) Bloom Period Early Summer through Autumn Days to Maturity 70–80 Days Growth Habit Upright, Multi-branching 🌱 How to Grow Painted Daisies from Seed 1. Sowing the Seeds:Painted Daisies are very easy to grow and can be started indoors for an earlier show or direct-sown in the garden. Indoors: Start 6–8 weeks before the last frost. Sow seeds on the surface of a moist starting mix and cover very lightly with 1/8 inch of soil. Outdoors: Direct sow in early spring as soon as the danger of frost has passed. Germination: Expect sprouts in 10–15 days at temperatures of 65–70°F. 2. Choosing a Location:Painted Daisies demand Full Sun. While they are adaptable to many soil types, they must have excellent drainage. They are perfectly suited for the middle or back of a mixed border where their height can be fully appreciated. 3. Maintenance: Spacing: Thin or transplant seedlings to 12–18 inches apart. Pinching for Bushiness: When the plants are about 6–8 inches tall, pinch off the central growing tip. This encourages the plant to branch out from the base, resulting in a much sturdier plant with significantly more flowers. Watering: Water at the base of the plant to keep the foliage dry. While moderately drought-tolerant, they will bloom more profusely with consistent moisture. Deadheading: To keep the "Painted" display going all summer, remove faded flowers promptly. This prevents the plant from putting energy into seed production. 🎨 Garden Design Tip Painted Daisies look spectacular when planted alongside solid-colored flowers that echo the colors in their "rings." Try planting them with Dark Red Zinnias, Yellow Coreopsis, or the silver-blue foliage of Hyssop for a high-contrast, professional look. Garden Tip: If you want a truly spectacular indoor arrangement, cut the Painted Daisies when they are about half-way open. They will continue to unfurl in the vase and their "bullseye" patterns will become more intense as they age! ✂️🎨

<h2 id="🎨 Painted Daisy (Chrysanthemum carinatum)" data-line="0">🎨 Painted Daisy (Chrysanthemum carinatum)</h2>
The Art Deco Masterpiece of the Summer Garden
Bring a splash of vibrant, geometric beauty to your garden with the Painted Daisy. Also known as the Tricolor Daisy, this stunning heirloom is famous for its unique "bullseye" blooms. Each flower features concentric rings of contrasting colors—vibrant reds, oranges, yellows, purples, and whites—surrounding a dark, mysterious center. With its deeply feathery, fern-like foliage and relentless blooming habit, the Painted Daisy looks as though it were meticulously hand-painted by a master artist.
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<h3 id="📜 Historical Heritage: From Morocco to the Victorian Garden" data-line="7">📜 Historical Heritage: From Morocco to the Victorian Garden</h3>
The Painted Daisy (Chrysanthemum carinatum, now often classified as Ismelia carinata) is a storied heirloom native to the sun-drenched hillsides of North Africa, specifically Morocco.
It was first introduced to European gardeners in the late 18th century (around 1796). It quickly became a sensation during the Victorian era, where gardeners were captivated by its "Tricolor" nature—a rarity in the daisy world. Historically, it was prized for "carpet bedding" and "ribbon borders," where its bold, contrasting circles of color were used to create high-impact, artistic designs in public parks and private estates. Today, it remains a favorite for those seeking an "old-fashioned" look with a modern, graphic edge.
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<h3 id="✨ Product Highlights" data-line="14">✨ Product Highlights</h3>
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<li data-line="15">
Spectacular Tricolor Blooms: Every flower is a unique "target" of color, making it a standout in any garden bed or container.</li>
<li data-line="16">
Pollinator Magnet: The flat, wide faces of the daisies are a preferred "landing pad" for butterflies, honeybees, and beneficial hoverflies.</li>
<li data-line="17">
Premier Cut Flower: Features long, sturdy stems and a fantastic vase life. A single plant can provide dozens of colorful bouquets throughout the summer.</li>
<li data-line="18">
Unique Foliage: Unlike common daisies, the Painted Daisy features deeply cut, feathery green leaves that provide a soft, airy texture in the garden.</li>
<li data-line="19">
Fast &amp; Easy: One of the simplest annuals to grow from seed, often blooming in as little as 10 weeks.</li>
</ul>
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<h3 id="🛠️ Quick Growth Profile" data-line="23">🛠️ Quick Growth Profile</h3>
<table data-line="24">
<thead data-line="24">
<tr data-line="24">
<th>Feature</th>
<th>Specifications</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody data-line="26">
<tr data-line="26">
<td>Scientific Name</td>
<td>
Chrysanthemum carinatum / Ismelia carinata
</td>
</tr>
<tr data-line="27">
<td>Plant Type</td>
<td>Annual (Heirloom)</td>
</tr>
<tr data-line="28">
<td>Height</td>
<td>18 to 36 inches</td>
</tr>
<tr data-line="29">
<td>Sun Requirement</td>
<td>Full Sun (6-8+ hours)</td>
</tr>
<tr data-line="30">
<td>Bloom Period</td>
<td>Early Summer through Autumn</td>
</tr>
<tr data-line="31">
<td>Days to Maturity</td>
<td>70–80 Days</td>
</tr>
<tr data-line="32">
<td>Growth Habit</td>
<td>Upright, Multi-branching</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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<h3 id="🌱 How to Grow Painted Daisies from Seed" data-line="36">🌱 How to Grow Painted Daisies from Seed</h3>
1. Sowing the Seeds: Painted Daisies are very easy to grow and can be started indoors for an earlier show or direct-sown in the garden.
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<li data-line="40">
Indoors: Start 6–8 weeks before the last frost. Sow seeds on the surface of a moist starting mix and cover very lightly with 1/8 inch of soil.</li>
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Outdoors: Direct sow in early spring as soon as the danger of frost has passed.</li>
<li data-line="42">
Germination: Expect sprouts in 10–15 days at temperatures of 65–70°F.</li>
</ul>
2. Choosing a Location: Painted Daisies demand Full Sun. While they are adaptable to many soil types, they must have excellent drainage. They are perfectly suited for the middle or back of a mixed border where their height can be fully appreciated.
3. Maintenance:
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<li data-line="48">
Spacing: Thin or transplant seedlings to 12–18 inches apart.</li>
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Pinching for Bushiness: When the plants are about 6–8 inches tall, pinch off the central growing tip. This encourages the plant to branch out from the base, resulting in a much sturdier plant with significantly more flowers.</li>
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Watering: Water at the base of the plant to keep the foliage dry. While moderately drought-tolerant, they will bloom more profusely with consistent moisture.</li>
<li data-line="51">
Deadheading: To keep the "Painted" display going all summer, remove faded flowers promptly. This prevents the plant from putting energy into seed production.</li>
</ul>
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<h3 id="🎨 Garden Design Tip" data-line="55">🎨 Garden Design Tip</h3>
Painted Daisies look spectacular when planted alongside solid-colored flowers that echo the colors in their "rings." Try planting them with Dark Red Zinnias, Yellow Coreopsis, or the silver-blue foliage of Hyssop for a high-contrast, professional look.
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Garden Tip: If you want a truly spectacular indoor arrangement, cut the Painted Daisies when they are about half-way open. They will continue to unfurl in the vase and their "bullseye" patterns will become more intense as they age! ✂️🎨
</blockquote>

Painted Daisy, 1800's Heirloom

Seedsaver Exchange - Ivory Princess Calendula Flower Seeds - This calendula’s elegant look and refined color complement any selection of flowers, herbs, and vegetables. Easy-to-grow plants typically reach 18-24" tall and produce abundant, edible blooms of cream-colored petals that surround a dark-red center base. Flowers bloom from late spring to autumn; their tangy-tasting petals can be used fresh or dried in soups, baked goods, and salads. Like other calendula varieties, ‘Ivory Princess’ attracts beneficial insects and pollinators and repels unwanted pests. Annual. 60 days. Self-seeding, hardy annual Plants grow to 18-24 inches tall Blossoms are edible Great for container growing 250 Seeds Instructions: Sow seeds indoors 1/4" deep. Transplant outdoors after the last frost. Can also be directly sown outdoors after the last frost. Prefers light well-drained soil and will tolerate dry conditions. Good cut flower. Calendula petals are edible and have a tangy slightly sweet flavor. Start Indoors: 6-8 weeks before the last frost Germination: 5-15 Days Plant Outdoors: 6-18” Apart Light: Sun/Partial Shade Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

Seedsaver Exchange - Ivory Princess Calendula Flower Seeds - This calendula’s elegant look and refined color complement any selection of flowers, herbs, and vegetables. Easy-to-grow plants typically reach 18-24" tall and produce abundant, edible blooms of cream-colored petals that surround a dark-red center base. Flowers bloom from late spring to autumn; their tangy-tasting petals can be used fresh or dried in soups, baked goods, and salads. Like other calendula varieties, ‘Ivory Princess’ attracts beneficial insects and pollinators and repels unwanted pests. Annual. 60 days. 
<ul>
<li>Self-seeding, hardy annual</li>
<li>Plants grow to 18-24 inches tall</li>
<li>Blossoms are edible</li>
<li>Great for container growing</li>
<li>250 Seeds</li>
</ul>
 Instructions: <meta charset="utf-8"> <meta charset="utf-8">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.
<ul>
<li>Start Indoors: 6-8 weeks before the last frost</li>
<li>Germination: 5-15 Days</li>
<li>Plant Outdoors: 6-18” Apart</li>
<li>Light: Sun/Partial Shade</li>
</ul>
 
 
 
 
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Ivory Princess Calendula Flower

Arrives around 3/12 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 200+ Seeds per packet : 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

Cleome Mixture or Spider Flower Mixture Flower, 1817 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. 🐦✨

Radiance Cosmos Flower, Heirloom from California

🌸 Sweet William Pinks (Dianthus barbatus) The Fragrant Heart of the Old-Fashioned Cottage Garden Few flowers evoke as much nostalgia as Sweet William. A beloved fixture in gardens for over 400 years, this heirloom "Pink" is famous for its dense, flat-topped clusters of vibrant blooms and its intoxicatingly sweet, spicy clove-like fragrance. Featuring a breathtaking array of bicolors, solids, and "eyed" patterns in shades of crimson, rose, violet, and snowy white, Sweet William is the ultimate choice for gardeners who want a long-lasting, pollinator-friendly display with a historic, romantic flair. 📜 Historical Heritage & Royal Origins The Sweet William is a classic European heirloom, native to the mountains of Southern Europe and parts of Asia. It has been a documented garden staple since at least the 16th century, appearing in early botanical texts as a favorite of the English Tudor era. The origin of its name is a subject of much folklore. Some believe it was named after William the Conqueror, while others say it honors Prince William, Duke of Cumberland. In the "Language of Flowers," Sweet William symbolizes gallantry and finesse. The term "Pinks" doesn't actually refer to the color, but rather to the "pinked" or jagged edges of the petals, which look as though they were trimmed with pinking shears. To plant Sweet William is to follow in the footsteps of centuries of gardeners who valued its rugged reliability and legendary scent. 🐝 A Butterfly’s Best Friend If you want to bring your garden to life, Sweet William is a must-have. It is widely considered a top-tier butterfly magnet. Swallowtail Favorite: Its dense clusters of flowers provide a perfect "landing pad" for larger butterflies like Tiger Swallowtails and Monarchs. Accessible Nectar: The small, individual flowers in each cluster have easy-access nectar spurs that attract a wide range of bees, hoverflies, and hummingbirds. Clove-Scented Beacon: The spicy-sweet aroma acts as a natural beacon, drawing in pollinators from across the neighborhood. ✨ Product Highlights World-Class Fragrance: Fills the air with a warm, spicy clove scent, especially on damp mornings and warm evenings. Exceptional Cut Flower: One of the longest-lasting flowers for the vase, often staying fresh for up to 2 weeks. Edible Blossoms: The petals are edible! They have a mild clove flavor and are perfect for garnishing summer salads or "sugaring" for cake decorations. Cold-Hardy & Rugged: Thrives in cooler weather and is remarkably frost-tolerant. 🛠️ Quick Growth Profile Feature Specifications Scientific Name Dianthus barbatus Plant Type Biennial / Short-lived Perennial Height 12 to 24 inches Sun Requirement Full Sun to Partial Shade Bloom Period Late Spring to Early Summer Days to Maturity 100–120 Days (Blooms 2nd year if biennial) Hardiness Zones 3 through 9 🌱 How to Grow Sweet William from Seed 1. Sowing the Seeds:Sweet William is most traditionally grown as a biennial. Summer Sowing (Traditional): Sow seeds in late summer. The plant will grow a lush green mound of leaves before winter, then explode into bloom the following spring. Early Spring Sowing: If started indoors 8–10 weeks before the last frost, many varieties will bloom in their first year. Depth: Sow seeds 1/8 inch deep. They need just a light covering of soil. Germination: Expect sprouts in 10–15 days. 2. The Perfect Location:Sweet William thrives in Full Sun but is one of the few flowers that will bloom beautifully in Partial Shade, especially in hotter climates. It prefers rich, moist, well-drained soil. Like all Dianthus, it appreciates "sweet" (alkaline) soil; if your soil is acidic, a dusting of garden lime will help it thrive. 3. Maintenance: Spacing: Thin or transplant seedlings to 8–12 inches apart. Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist but never waterlogged. Deadheading: Remove faded flower clusters to encourage a second, smaller flush of blooms and to keep the plant looking tidy. Self-Sowing: If you want a permanent patch, leave a few flower heads at the end of the season to drop their seeds. They will naturally "volunteer" next year! 🥗 Culinary & Floral Tip To use as a garnish, snip the petals away from the bitter white base. Float them in a clear summer punch or sprinkle them over goat cheese for a stunning, historic presentation. Garden Tip: Sweet William looks spectacular when planted in masses. Try mixing them with other spring favorites like King Henry Violas or Siberian Wallflowers for a high-impact, old-world display! 🌸🏺

Sweet William Flower, 1500's Heirloom, Organic Options Available

🌸 Baby Doll Dianthus (Dianthus chinensis) The Petite Powerhouse with Oversized Blooms Prepare to be charmed by Baby Doll Dianthus, a variety that defies expectations by producing massive, flat-faced blossoms on an incredibly petite frame. Known for its "oversized" personality, this heirloom selection is a favorite for those who want high-impact color in small spaces. Featuring large, 1.5-inch flowers with intricately fringed petals and vivid "eyes" or concentric rings of color, Baby Doll creates a vibrant mosaic of pinks, reds, and snowy whites that looks like a miniature work of art. 📜 Historical Heritage & The "Pinking" Legacy The Baby Doll variety is a refined selection of the Dianthus chinensis species, which is native to the meadows of East Asia and China. While the species has been a garden treasure in the West since the early 1700s, the Baby Doll selection was perfected in the mid-20th century. It was bred during an era when gardeners were looking for the perfect "bedding plant"—something that stayed tidy and low to the ground but offered flowers large enough to be seen from a distance. Like all "Pinks," it carries the name not because of its color, but because of the jagged, serrated edges of the petals that look as though they were trimmed with pinking shears. Today, Baby Doll remains the gold standard for dwarf dianthus, maintaining its status as a reliable, old-fashioned favorite for modern borders. "A mid-century masterpiece! First popularized in 1955, the Baby Doll Dianthus was bred for the tidy borders of the post-war garden. It remains a favorite today for its rare combination of a petite, 6-inch frame and massive, 2-inch 'eyed' blossoms." If you are looking for this in archives like the Biodiversity Heritage Library, search for "Dwarf Gaiety Pinks" or "Heddewigii Baby Doll" in catalogs between 1954 and 1960. These were the primary trade names during its initial release. ✨ Product Highlights Massive Flowers, Tiny Plant: Produces flowers up to 2 inches wide on plants that rarely exceed 8 inches in height. Vibrant Bicolors: Every bloom features a striking "target" or "eye" of contrasting color, ranging from deep burgundy centers to bright pink edges. Edible & Spicy: The petals are edible and possess a mild, sweet clove-like flavor. Use them to garnish gourmet desserts, salads, or "sugar" them for cake decorations. Extended Bloom Season: Unlike many spring-only flowers, Baby Doll will bloom from early summer all the way until the first hard frost if regularly deadheaded. Compact Perfection: The ideal choice for "tight" garden spots, rock gardens, window boxes, and the very front of mixed flower beds. 🛠️ Quick Growth Profile Feature Specifications Scientific Name Dianthus chinensis Plant Type Annual / Short-lived Perennial Height 6 to 10 inches Sun Requirement Full Sun (6-8+ hours) Bloom Period Early Summer through Late Autumn Days to Maturity 60–70 Days Growth Habit Mounding / Compact 🌱 How to Grow Baby Doll Dianthus 1. Sowing the Seeds (Light is Key):Dianthus seeds are easy to handle and germinate quickly under the right conditions. Indoors: Start 8 weeks before the last frost. Sow seeds on the surface of a moist starting mix and cover very lightly with 1/8 inch of soil. They require a bit of light to germinate. Outdoors: Direct sow in early spring as soon as the soil can be worked. Germination: Expect sprouts in 7–14 days. Keep the soil temperature around 65–70°F. 2. The Perfect Location:Baby Doll thrives in Full Sun and demands excellent drainage. Like all members of the Dianthus family, it has a preference for "sweet" (alkaline) soil. If your soil is acidic, adding a dusting of garden lime before planting will help the plants stay vigorous and the colors bright. 3. Maintenance: Spacing: Thin or transplant seedlings to 6 inches apart. Their compact habit allows them to knit together into a solid, flowering mound. Watering: Water at the base of the plant to keep the foliage dry. Once established, they are moderately drought-tolerant. The Secret to Success: Deadheading. As soon as a flower begins to fade, snip it off. This prevents the plant from setting seed and forces it to use its energy to produce a continuous flush of brand-new "Baby Doll" blooms. 🎨 Garden Design Tip Baby Doll Dianthus is the perfect "edging" plant for garden paths. Its compact size and bold patterns create a "frame" for your garden. Because it is so low-growing, it also makes a wonderful "living mulch" at the base of taller, leggy plants like Gladiolus or Tall Zinnias. Garden Tip: If you are growing these in containers, remember that they don't like to be over-watered. Use a high-quality potting mix with plenty of perlite to ensure the roots stay happy and dry! 🏺🌸 🏛️ Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) In China, Dianthus is known as Qu Mai. It is one of the "fundamental herbs" and has been documented in Chinese pharmacopeias for over 2,000 years. Urinary Health: It is primarily used as a powerful diuretic. In TCM, it is prescribed to "clear damp-heat" from the bladder, often used to treat urinary tract infections, kidney stones, and general inflammation of the urinary system. Circulation and Digestion: It is sometimes used to stimulate the bowels and promote menstruation (as an emmenagogue). Standard Preparation: The entire plant is typically harvested when in flower and then dried for use in decoctions (herbal teas). 🌍 European and Folk Medicine In Europe, the medicinal use of Dianthus was more common during the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. Nervine and Cardiac Tonic: Historically, a cordial made from the petals of Dianthus caryophyllus (the Clove Carnation) was used to treat "feverishness" and to soothe a troubled heart or nervous exhaustion. The "Clove" Connection: Because many dianthus species contain eugenol (the same oil found in cloves), they were used to treat toothaches and digestive issues. 🧪 Active Compounds and Modern Research Scientific analysis has shown that many Dianthus species contain: Saponins: These have anti-inflammatory and diuretic properties. Flavonoids: Act as antioxidants that can help protect cells from damage. Triterpenoids: Some studies suggest these may have anti-bacterial and anti-viral properties, though more clinical research is needed. ⚠️ Important Safety Warnings If you are considering using Dianthus from your garden for medicinal purposes, there are several critical factors to keep in mind: Pregnancy Risk: Dianthus is a known uterine stimulant. Historically, it was used to induce labor. Therefore, it should never be consumed by pregnant women, as it could potentially cause a miscarriage. Chemical Exposure: Many ornamental seeds and plants sold in big-box nurseries are treated with systemic pesticides or fungicides. Only use plants grown from untreated, organic seeds if you intend to consume them. Skin Irritation: Some people experience "contact dermatitis" (skin rash) when handling the foliage of certain dianthus species. Consult a Professional: Always speak with a qualified herbalist or medical professional before using Dianthus as a treatment. 🥗 Safe Culinary Use While the medicinal uses are complex, the culinary uses are very safe and a great way to enjoy the plant: Edible Garnish: The petals of most Dianthus species are edible. They have a mild, spicy clove flavor. Preparation: Snip off the small white base of the petal (the "claw") before eating, as this part can be bitter. The colorful fringed part is the sweet and spicy portion! Disclaimer: This information is for educational and historical purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. 🌿🩺

Baby Doll Dianthus, 1955 Heirloom

Multitudes of flame-colored flowers on bushy plants. Golden-yellow, burnt orange and fiery-red petals cover these 2.5" wide fully double flowers. Excellent eye-catching border plant, and in pots and bouquets. Cosmos require little fertility or care, making them great for beginning gardeners. Open-Pollinated Easy to grow Attracts bees 2-3' tall Annual 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/" 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

Bright Lights Blend Cosmos Flower, Organic and Conventional

Seed Exchange - Given to SSE by longtime members Orral and Joan Craig who discovered it growing in an Amish garden near Arthur, Illinois. Native to the tropics and introduced to Europe in the 1570s. Fuzzy red flower heads resemble the comb of a rooster. Annual, 12" tall. Organic Annual Great cut flower or bedding plant Plants grow to 12 inches Fuzzy red flower heads 40 Seeds for Seedsavers and 75 Seedsavers 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. Sow seed indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost Germination 7-10 days Plant 12-18 apart Full Sun to Partial Shade Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of availability

Amish Cockscomb, Celosia, 1570's Heirloom, Organic options available

The Seed Savers Exchange - This variety of Cosmos is native to Mexico and Central and South America. As such, it can tolerate growing with very little water after the seeds germinate. It was introduced into English horticulture in the late 18th century. Diablo Cosmos is of the species Cosmos sulphureus. This species of flower was preferred by the Korean-Japanese botanist and plant breeder Dr. Woo Jang-choon in his program of planting cosmos flowers along the highways and railroads in Japan and Korea. In 1974 Diablo Cosmos won the All-America Selections award for Flowers. Reintroduced for 2019 Half-hardy annual plants grow to 2-3 feet Scarlet-orange blossoms Long lasting cut flower Good for ornamental plantings 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/" 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 the availability

Diablos Cosmos Flower, 400 year old Heirloom

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

🌸 Paper Daisy (Helipterum roseum) The Everlasting Jewel of the Australian Outback Bring a touch of the wild, rugged beauty of Western Australia to your garden with the Paper Daisy. Also known as the Rose Everlasting or Acroclinium, this enchanting annual is famous for its unique, straw-like petals that feel exactly like fine parchment. Featuring vibrant shades of rose-pink and snowy white with striking yellow or dark centers, these flowers are "everlasting" in the truest sense—they retain their brilliant color and shape for years after being cut, making them the gold standard for dried floral arrangements. 📜 Historical Heritage & The "Immortelle" Craze The Paper Daisy is a proud Australian native, specifically from the arid, sun-drenched regions of Western Australia. While it has bloomed across the outback for millennia, it captured the imagination of the global gardening world during the Victorian era. In the late 1800s, there was a massive trend for "Immortelles" (everlasting flowers). European explorers were fascinated by the Australian flora that could withstand intense heat and remain beautiful long after they were picked. Historically, they were listed in 19th-century seed catalogs under the name Acroclinium roseum. They became a staple of Victorian parlor decor, used to create elaborate dried wreaths and shadow boxes that brought a touch of everlasting summer into the home during the long, dark winters. ✨ Product Highlights Unique "Paper" Texture: The petals are actually stiffened bracts that are naturally dry and papery even while the plant is still growing. The Ultimate Dried Flower: One of the best flowers in the world for drying; they do not wilt and their colors stay vibrant for years without fading. Pollinator Magnet: The bright, open centers are a favorite for honeybees and small native pollinators. Drought Tolerant: Evolved in the Australian outback, these plants are exceptionally tough and thrive in hot, dry conditions. Charming "Sleeping" Habit: Like many daisies, the blooms often close up at night or during cloudy weather, protecting their pollen. 🛠️ Quick Growth Profile Feature Specifications Scientific Name Helipterum roseum (syn. Rhodanthe) Plant Type Annual Height 12 to 24 inches Sun Requirement Full Sun (6-8+ hours) Bloom Period Late Spring through Summer Days to Maturity 75–85 Days Growth Habit Upright, Slender 🌱 How to Grow Paper Daisies from Seed 1. Sowing the Seeds:Paper Daisies are easy to grow but have a delicate root system. Direct sowing is recommended for the best results. When: Sow outdoors in early spring as soon as the danger of frost has passed. In mild-winter climates, they can be sown in the fall for an earlier spring display. Depth: Sow seeds 1/8 inch deep. They need just a light covering of soil. Germination: Expect sprouts in 10–14 days. 2. The Perfect Location:Paper Daisies demand Full Sun and excellent drainage. They are perfectly suited for sandy or gravelly soils. If your soil is heavy clay, consider growing them in a raised bed or a container to prevent the roots from becoming waterlogged. 3. Maintenance: Spacing: Thin seedlings to 6–10 inches apart. Watering: Water regularly until established. Once they begin to bloom, they are remarkably drought-tolerant. Avoid overhead watering, as the weight of the water can cause the slender stems to bend. Deadheading: If you aren't harvesting the flowers for drying, remove the faded blooms to encourage the plant to continue producing new buds. 4. Harvesting for Drying (The "Secret"):To ensure your Paper Daisies last forever: Harvest the flowers just as they begin to open (the center should still be slightly tight). Tie them in small bunches and hang them upside down in a dark, dry, well-ventilated area for 2 weeks. Why Darkness? Drying them in the dark preserves the richest pink and white hues! 🎨 Garden Design Tip Paper Daisies look spectacular when planted in large "drifts" where their slender stems can sway together in the wind. Their soft pink and white tones pair perfectly with the silvery foliage of White Yarrow or the deep blues of Bachelor Buttons. Garden Tip: Because they are so light and airy, Paper Daisies make an excellent "filler" in a wildflower meadow, filling the gaps between larger, bolder plants with a misty, papery texture. 🇦🇺🌸

Paper Daisy, 1800's Heirloom, (Similiar to Strawflowers)

🌸 Sensation Mix Cosmos (Cosmos bipinnatus) – "The Timeless Garden Classic" Step back in time with the Sensation Mix Cosmos, a legendary heirloom variety that has been a staple in cottage gardens since the 1930s. This award-winning mix is famous for its towering stems, delicate fern-like foliage, and large, saucer-shaped blooms in shades of crisp white, soft pink, rose, and deep crimson. 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. 🌟 Key Highlights A True Heirloom: An All-America Selections winner since 1937, preserved for generations for its reliability and beauty. Thrives on Neglect: Unlike most flowers, these actually perform better in lean, poor-quality soil. Pollinator Paradise: A top-tier choice for attracting bees, butterflies, and even hummingbirds with its easily accessible nectar. Non-Stop Blooms: The more you harvest these long-stemmed beauties for bouquets, the more flowers the plant produces! Effortless Height: Reaches up to 4–5 feet, making it the perfect "backdrop" plant for garden fences and borders. 📋 Quick Facts Feature Details Plant Type Annual Heirloom Height 36 – 60 inches Sun Exposure Full Sun (6+ hours) Bloom Time Mid-Summer to First Frost Soil Preference Lean, sandy, or poor soil (Avoid heavy fertilizers!) Water Needs Low (Very drought-tolerant) Flower Size 3 – 4 inches wide 🌿 Why You’ll Love It The Sensation Mix is the ultimate "set it and forget it" flower. If you have a corner of your yard where the soil is too sandy or rocky for other plants, Cosmos will thrive there. In fact, rich soil or too much fertilizer will actually result in more leaves and fewer flowers, making it the perfect low-cost, high-reward addition to your garden. Its airy, ethereal texture adds movement to the garden, swaying gracefully in the breeze. For the floral designer, these are indispensable, providing a romantic, "just-picked" look to any summer arrangement. 🚜 Planting & Care Instructions Sowing: Direct sow outdoors once the soil has warmed. Cosmos are sensitive to frost, so wait until late spring. Depth: Plant seeds 1/4 inch deep. The "Lean" Rule: Do not add compost or fertilizer to the planting area. These flowers prefer "hungry" soil to produce the best bloom show. Spacing: Space plants 12–18 inches apart. They grow tall and wide, so they appreciate the elbow room! Staking: Because of their height, they may benefit from staking or being planted against a fence to protect them from heavy winds. Gardener's Tip: "Cosmos are the 'gateway drug' for new gardeners. Because they are so easy to grow from seed and so attractive to monarch butterflies, they are the perfect project for kids or beginners!" Bring heirloom charm and buzzing life to your backyard!Grab a packet of Sensation Mix Cosmos and watch your garden come alive with color and wings. 🛒🦋✨

Sensation Mix Cosmos Mixture Flower, 1936 Heirloom

The Seed Savers Exchange - Sweet William has enchanted flower lovers since the 1500s. Dependable, pollinator-attracting plants provide continuous blooms of clove-scented flowers from late spring until frost. Bicolor shades of red, magenta, pink, and white make a splash in gardens, cut-flower arrangements, and salads. Yes, the petals are also edible! 18-24" tall, readily reseeds. Biennial. Organic. Easy-to-grow Hardy annual plants grow to 2-3 feet Bright blue flowers bloom throughout the season Self-seeding 25 Seeds Instructions: Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors when a light frost is still possible. Will self-sow profusely. Prefers average soil and tolerates dry conditions. Good cut flower, fresh or dried seedpod. Direct Seed: 1/8" Deep Germination: 7-15 Days Thin: 8-12" Apart Light: Full Sun Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

Sweet William Electron Blend Flower, 1500's Heirloom, Organic

Renee's Garden - These easy-care plants grow just under 2 feet tall with branching, many budded stems above a cloud of feathery, fine-cut foliage. Their satiny textured, 2 to 3-inch, daisy-shaped blossoms have perfect snow-white petals and sunny gold centers. These fast-growing, joyous flowers bloom non-stop, providing graceful sprays of silky white flowers for country-style bouquets. The dancing blossoms fill garden beds and patio pots to beckon butterflies all summer long. Characteristics: Great in containers Butterfly favorites Pollinators & Beneficials Summer/fall bloom Frost tender Instructions - To plant outdoors, 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. Keep well weeded and watered while plants are young; mature cosmos can handle hot and dry conditions. Space 6 inches apart when seedlings are large enough to handle. 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. Plant outdoors once the weather warms up after gradually acclimating to outdoor conditions. These free-flowering summer bloomers produce reliably in all soil types and can be sown several times through early July for a succession of flowers. Cutting generous bouquets actually prolongs the blooming season. Replant a spent spring flower bed with satiny Snow Sonata, deep indigo Royal Ensign bush morning glories, and sparkling Signet Marigolds for a summer showing to shine until frost. Plant in April-July Full Sun Plant 1/2" deep Space 1-2" apart 7-10 days to germinate Mature height: 2 feet Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers due to availability.

Cosmos Snow White Sonata

A showstopped! High Mowing ran short of the retail ready packets so we asked for it in bulk! We will send in the same quantities but it will not be certified organic as its a new addition in between our certifications. Large, stunning velvety cockscomb blooms with a brilliant red flame coloration. High Mowing Organic Seeds - Plants are vigorous with compact, sturdy growth habit. 2-4" blooms rise from green, purplish leaves. Stems are strong and easily stripped of leaves at harvest. Flowers have an incredible vase life, lasting up to two weeks in water. Blooms can be dried for striking ornamental arrangements. Highly vigorous plants produce for a long harvest window and have great field holding quality. (Celosia argentea spicata) Cut or dried flowers Cockscomb shape 26-32" tall Annual Open-Pollinated 50 Seeds Instructions - Sow seeds indoors just beneath the surface of the soil. Plant out into average, well-drained soil after the danger of frost has passed. Good cutting flower, fresh or dried. 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

Red Flame Celosia Flower

Narrow-leaf Coneflower - This coneflower is a powerhouse herb and flower used by Native Americans. Of all the echinaceas, this one was used the most extensively and had the most northern of ranges extending into the Dakotas and throughout most of the Midwest and Central Plains. They all love well drained soil but Narrow-leaf Coneflower is probably the variety that thrives in drier conditions. It is beloved by beneficials and this variety is used most medicinally. Will tolerate clay soils. Plants reach 3-4' tall. Perennial. Hardy to zone 4. It is also known as Blacksamson echinacea as well. It is a host plant for the Ottoe's Skipper which is a threatened speccies. Botanical Name: Echinacea angustifolia Characteristics: Perennial and hardy to zone 4 One of the very best for attracting butterflies and birds Plants grow to 3-4 feet tall Light purple flowers with very narrow petals. Tolerates clay soils 1/4 gram or ~50 Seeds per packet Instructions - Narrowleaf 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 3 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

Narrow-leaf Coneflower - Prairie Native, Echinacea angustifolia

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<li>Web Site Owner.&nbsp;Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile (referred to herein as either “Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is the owner of this website (the “Site”). We can be contacted by mail at Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile, LLC, 27960 Market Rd, Cashton, WI 54619 or by e-mail at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:andre@fireflyfarmandmercantile.com">andre@fireflyfarmandmercantile.com</a>. This online privacy notice discloses the Company’s information practices for this Site, including what type of personal identifiable information is requested in order to make a purchase, how the information is used, and with whom the information is shared.</li>
<li>Web Site Visits.&nbsp;In general, you can visit on the Site without revealing any personal information. We may keep track of the domains from which people visit us, in which case we would analyze the data gathered from the site visits for trends and statistics, and then we would discard the gathered data.</li>
<li>Web Site Transactions.&nbsp;At times, the Company will need personal information regarding a customer or a prospect. For example, to process an order or provide a subscription, we may need to know a customer's name, mailing address, e-mail address and credit card details. It is our intent to inform you now before we collect personal information, such as user's name and/or address on the Internet. If you tell us that you do not wish to have this information used as a basis for further contact with you, we will respect your wishes.</li>
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<li>Personal Information That May Be Collected.</li>
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<li>Identifying Information.&nbsp;In order to make a purchase, the Company will request a user to provide certain personal identifying information, which may include: name, postal address, e-mail address, telephone number, facsimile number, method of payment, and, if applicable, credit card number. We may request additional information necessary to establish and maintain customer's account.</li>
<li>Service Quality Monitoring.&nbsp;Some transactions on the Site may require a customer to telephone the Company, or the Company to call the customer. We will not contact you by telephone without your prior consent, except to confirm an order placed online and/or to inform a customer of the status of such order. Customer should be aware that it is our practice to monitor, and in some cases record such calls for staff training or quality assurance purposes.</li>
<li>Information from Children.&nbsp;The Company does not sell products or services for purchase by children, and will not collect or post information from a child under the age of 18 without the involvement of a parent or guardian. The Company does not use personally identifying information collected from children for marketing or promotional purposes, and does not disclose such information to any third party for any purpose whatsoever.</li>
<li>Lost or Stolen Information.&nbsp;If a customer's password is lost or stolen, the customer should promptly notify the Company in order to enable us to cancel the lost or stolen information and to update its records with a changed password. We do not have access for credit cards used for transactions as they are on a secured platform hosted by Shopify.</li>
<li>Chat Rooms, Forums and Bulletin Boards.&nbsp;If customer participates in a Company chat room, discussion forum, or posts messages to a Company bulletin board, customer should be aware that the information disclosed and shared will be broadly available to other persons, both inside of and/or outside the Company, who have access to that chat room, forum or bulletin board. Some individual Company chat rooms, forums or bulletin boards have additional rules and conditions regarding participation. Also, participant's expressed opinion is his or her own and should not be considered as reflecting the opinion of the Company.</li>
<li>Links to Other Websites.&nbsp;Our Site may contain links to other web sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of those other websites.</li>
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<li>Uses Made of the Information.</li>
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<li>Limited Uses Identified.&nbsp;Without customer's prior consent, the Company will not use your personal identifiable information for any purpose other than that for which it is submitted. We use personal identifiable information to reply to inquiries, handle complaints, provide operational notices and in program record-keeping. We also process billing and business requests related to Site participation.</li>
<li>Marketing Uses.&nbsp;Unless customer marks an "x" on the opt-out option box herein provided, the Company reserves the right to provide customer via email with information about the Site, our products and services, and related information in which customer has indicated an interest. Through our agents we will market to current and potential customers through Google, Facebook, Instagram, and Email.</li>
<li>Stored Information Uses.&nbsp;The Company stores and retains the information provided by customers. This information is used to compile a customer’s purchase history in order to enable us to recommend products, services, or special offers that would be of interest to a customer. Stored information is also used by us and/or our agents: to support customer interaction with the Site; to deliver customer purchases; and/or to contact customer again about our other services and products.</li>
<li>Online Advertising.&nbsp;Some companies that help the Company deliver interactive on-line advertising, such as banner ads, may collect and use information about our customers to help us better understand the types of advertising or promotions that are most appealing to our customers. After it is collected the information is aggregated so it is not identifiable to a specific individual.</li>
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<li>Disclosure of the Information.</li>
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<li>Within Corporate Organization.&nbsp;The Company works with other companies, including manufacturers and shippers from around the world. We may share your personal information within our corporate organization and with our manufacturers and shippers, and may transfer the information to countries in the world where we conduct business. Some countries may provide less legal protection for customer personal information. In such countries we will still handle customer personal information in the manner describe herein.</li>
<li>Mergers and Acquisitions.&nbsp;Circumstances may arise where for business reasons, we decide to sell, buy, merge or otherwise reorganize its businesses in the United States or some other country. Such a transaction may involve the disclosure of personal identifying information to prospective or actual purchasers, and/or receiving such information from sellers. It is our practice to seek appropriate protection for information in these types of transactions.</li>
<li>Agents.&nbsp;The Company employs or engages other companies and individuals to perform business functions on our behalf. These persons are provided with personal identifying information required to perform their functions, but are prohibited by contract from using the information for other purposes. These persons engage in a variety of functions which include, but are not limited to, fulfilling orders, delivering packages, removing repetitive information from customer lists, analyzing data, providing marketing assistance, processing credit card payments and providing customer services.</li>
<li>Affiliated Businesses.&nbsp;The Company works closely with affiliated businesses operating web site stores, providing services or selling products on each other's websites. These businesses identify themselves to customers. Customer information related to a transaction with an affiliated business is shared with that affiliated business.</li>
<li>Marketing Analysis by Third Parties.&nbsp;The Company reserves the right to disclose to third parties personal information about customers for marketing analysis; however, any information disclosed will be in the form of aggregate data that does not describe or identify an individual customer.</li>
<li>Disclosure to Governmental Authorities.&nbsp;Under certain circumstances, personal information may be subject to disclosure pursuant to a judicial or other government subpoenas, warrants or orders.</li>
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<li>Use of Computer Tracking Technologies.</li>
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<li>No Tracking of Personal Information.&nbsp;The Site is not set up to track, collect or distribute personal information not entered by visitors. Through the Site access logs we do collect clickstream data and HTTP protocol elements, which generate certain kinds of non-identifying Site usage data, such as the number of hits and visits to our Site. This information is used for internal purposes by technical support staff for research and development, user analysis and business decision making, all of which provides better services to the public. The statistics garnered, which contain no personal information and cannot be used to gather such information, may also be provided to third parties.</li>
<li>Use of Cookies.&nbsp;The Company, or its third party vendors, collects non-identifiable and personal information through the use of various technologies, including "cookies". A cookie is an alphanumeric identifier that a website can transfer to customer's hard drive through customer's browser. The cookie is then stored on customer's computer as an anonymous tag that identifies the customer's computer, but not the customer. Cookies may be sent by the Company or its third party vendors. Customer can set its browser to notify customer before a cookie is received, giving an opportunity to decide whether to accept the cookie. Customer may also set its browser to turn off cookies; however, some websites may not then work properly.</li>
<li>Use of Web Technologies.&nbsp;The Company may also use web beacons or other&nbsp;&nbsp;technologies to better tailor the Site to provide better customer service. If these beacons or technologies are in use, when a visitor accesses these pages of the Site, a non-identifiable notice of that visit is generated which may be processed by Company or by its suppliers. Web beacons usually work in conjunction with cookies. If customer does not want cookie information to be associated with customer's visits to these pages, customer can set its browser to turn off cookies; however, web beacon and other technologies will still detect visits to these pages, but the notices they generate cannot be associated with other non-identifiable cookie information and are disregarded.</li>
<li>Collection of Non-Identifiable Information.&nbsp;The Company may collect non-identifiable information from user visits to the Site in order to provide better customer service. Examples of such collecting include: traffic analysis, such as tracking of the domains from which users visit, or tracking numbers of visitors; measuring visitor activity on the Site; website and system administration; user analysis; and business decision making. Such information is sometimes known as "clickstream data." We or our contractors may use this data to analyze trends and statistics.</li>
<li>Collection of Personal Information.&nbsp;The Company collects personal identifying information from customer during a transaction. We may extract some personally identifying information about that transaction in a non-identifiable format and combine it with other non-identifiable information, such as clickstream data. This information is used and analyzed only at an aggregate level (not at an individual level) to help us understand trends and patterns. This information is not reviewed at an individual level.</li>
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<li>Information Security.</li>
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<li>No Liability for Acts of Third Parties.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Company will exercise all reasonable efforts to safeguard the confidentiality of customer personal information. However, transmissions protected by industry standard security technology and implemented by human beings cannot be made absolutely secure. Consequently, we shall not be liable for unauthorized disclosure of personal information due to no fault of the Company including, but not limited to, errors in transmission and unauthorized acts of our employees, independent contractors or other third parties.</li>
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<li>Privacy Policy Changes and Opt-Out Rights.</li>
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<li>Changes to Privacy Policy.&nbsp;This privacy notice was last updated on the date set forth at the end of the policy. The Company reserves the right to change or update our privacy policy statement at any time by posting the modified policy. Any such modifications shall be effective immediately. You can view the most recent version of these terms at any time at Fireflyfarmandmercantile.com. Each use by you shall constitute and be deemed your unconditional acceptance of this Agreement, unless you have clicked the “x” on the opt-out option box herein.</li>
<li>Opt-Out Right.&nbsp;Customer and/or prospective customer has the right at any time to cease permitting personal information to be collected, used or disclosed by the Company and/or by any third parties with whom we have shared and/or transferred such personal information. Right of cancellation may be exercised by contacting us via e-mail, telephone or certified mail. After processing the cancellation, we will delete customer or prospective customer's personal information from its data base.</li>
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<li>Access Rights to Data.</li>
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<li>Information Maintained by Us.&nbsp;Upon customer's request, the Company will provide a reasonable description of customer's personally identifiable information that we maintain in our data bank. The Company can be contacted by e-mail at&nbsp;andre@fireflyfarmandmercantile.com or 27960 Market Rd, Cashton, WI 54619.</li>
<li>Corrections and Changes to Personal Information.&nbsp;Help us to keep customer personal information accurate. If customer's personal information changes, or if customer notes an error upon review of customer information that we have on file, please promptly e-mail us at&nbsp;[Email address]&nbsp;and provide the new or correct information.</li>
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<li>Accountability.</li>
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<li>Questions, Problems and Complaints.&nbsp;If you have a question about this policy statement, or a complaint about the Company’s compliance with this privacy policy, you may contact us by e-mail&nbsp;andre@fireflyfarmandmercantile.com</li>
<li>Terms of Use.&nbsp;If customer chooses make a purchase of goods or services from the Company via the Site, customer's action is hereby deemed acceptance of the Company’s practices described in this policy statement. Any dispute over privacy between customer and the Company is subject to the provisions of this notice and to our Website Terms of Use and our Terms and Conditions of Online Sales each of which is hereby incorporated herein and which can be found on our home page at&nbsp;Fireflyfarmandmercantile.com.&nbsp;</li>
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PRIVACY POLICY

If for any reason you are not happy with a purchase, please email us at andre@fireflyfarmandmercantile.com so we can assist.&nbsp; We do provide refunds up to 10 days of you receiving merchandise. We may ask for the product to be returned to be eligible for a refund. We do not do refunds for shipping unless it is something we feel we could have done better. Carriers often don’t deliver based on their own timelines but you can always pick up at our garden shop too. Unlike most online garden online retailers we have a business location too, so come in out and visit our farm.