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🌿 Hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis) The Ancient Herb of Purification and Pollinator Bliss Introduce a touch of timeless elegance and storied history to your herb garden with Hyssop. This hardy, semi-evergreen perennial is a masterpiece of multi-purpose gardening. With its upright spikes of vibrant indigo-blue flowers and aromatic, needle-like foliage, Hyssop is as much an ornamental joy as it is a culinary and medicinal staple. Known as a "top-tier" bee plant, it is an essential addition for anyone looking to create a thriving, scent-filled sanctuary. 📜 Historical Heritage & Folklore Hyssop is a plant steeped in antiquity. Native to the Mediterranean and Central Asia, it has been cultivated for over 2,500 years. Historically, Hyssop was revered as a "holy herb" of purification. It is famously mentioned in the Bible ("Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean"), though botanical historians believe the biblical hyssop may have been a different local species. In the Middle Ages, it was a fundamental "strewing herb," scattered across the floors of homes and churches to scent the air and ward off disease. In the Renaissance "Stillroom," it was a primary ingredient in tonics and liqueurs—most notably Chartreuse, the famous French liqueur, which still uses Hyssop in its secret recipe today. ✨ Product Highlights The Ultimate "Bee Magnet": Hyssop is legendary among beekeepers. It produces an abundance of nectar that results in a highly prized, aromatic honey. Aromatic Foliage: The leaves emit a refreshing, complex scent—a blend of spicy mint, camphor, and warm anise. Drought Tolerant & Rugged: Once established, Hyssop thrives in hot, dry conditions and poor soils where other herbs might struggle. Culinary Versatility: A hidden gem in the kitchen! The leaves add a peppery, minty zest to heavy stews, roasted meats, and herbal teas. Beautiful "Living Hedge": With its woody base and upright habit, it can be pruned into a tidy, fragrant low hedge for garden borders. 🛠️ Quick Growth Profile Feature Specifications Scientific Name Hyssopus officinalis Plant Type Perennial Herb (Hardy in Zones 4–9) Height 18 to 24 inches Sun Requirement Full Sun (6-8+ hours) Bloom Color Deep Blue / Violet Days to Maturity 75–85 Days Soil Preference Well-drained, slightly alkaline 🌱 How to Grow Hyssop from Seed 1. Sowing the Seeds:Hyssop is easy to grow from seed and can be started indoors or direct-sown. Indoors: Start 8–10 weeks before the last frost. Sow seeds on the surface of a seed-starting mix and press them in lightly. They require light to germinate. Outdoors: Direct sow in early spring or late autumn. Scatter seeds on cleared soil and press firmly to ensure good contact. Germination: Expect sprouts in 14–21 days. 2. The Perfect Location:Hyssop demands excellent drainage. It loves "sweet" (alkaline) soil and plenty of sun. If your soil is heavy clay, consider growing Hyssop in a raised bed or a large container to prevent "wet feet" during the winter. 3. Maintenance: Spacing: Thin or transplant seedlings to 12–18 inches apart. Pruning: To keep the plant from becoming too "woody" and leggy, prune it back by half in early spring. This encourages a fresh flush of tender, aromatic leaves. Watering: Water regularly until established. Mature plants are remarkably drought-tolerant. 🍳 Culinary & Garden Tips In the Kitchen: Because Hyssop has a strong flavor, use it sparingly. It is particularly effective at helping to "cut" the richness of fatty meats like duck or lamb. Companion Planting: Hyssop is a fantastic companion for grapes and cabbage. It is said to increase the yield of grapes, and its strong scent helps distract the Cabbage White butterfly from laying eggs on your brassicas. Herb Teas: A tea made from Hyssop leaves and honey is a traditional folk remedy for soothing sore throats and coughs. Garden Tip: Harvest the flower spikes just as they begin to open if you wish to dry them for potpourri or floral arrangements. They retain their deep blue color and spicy scent beautifully when dried. 🌿✨

<h2 id="🌿 Hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis)" data-line="0">🌿 Hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis)</h2>
The Ancient Herb of Purification and Pollinator Bliss
Introduce a touch of timeless elegance and storied history to your herb garden with Hyssop. This hardy, semi-evergreen perennial is a masterpiece of multi-purpose gardening. With its upright spikes of vibrant indigo-blue flowers and aromatic, needle-like foliage, Hyssop is as much an ornamental joy as it is a culinary and medicinal staple. Known as a "top-tier" bee plant, it is an essential addition for anyone looking to create a thriving, scent-filled sanctuary.
<hr data-line="5">
<h3 id="📜 Historical Heritage &amp; Folklore" data-line="7">📜 Historical Heritage &amp; Folklore</h3>
Hyssop is a plant steeped in antiquity. Native to the Mediterranean and Central Asia, it has been cultivated for over 2,500 years.
Historically, Hyssop was revered as a "holy herb" of purification. It is famously mentioned in the Bible ("Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean"), though botanical historians believe the biblical hyssop may have been a different local species. In the Middle Ages, it was a fundamental "strewing herb," scattered across the floors of homes and churches to scent the air and ward off disease. In the Renaissance "Stillroom," it was a primary ingredient in tonics and liqueurs—most notably Chartreuse, the famous French liqueur, which still uses Hyssop in its secret recipe today.
<hr data-line="12">
<h3 id="✨ Product Highlights" data-line="14">✨ Product Highlights</h3>
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<li data-line="15">
The Ultimate "Bee Magnet": Hyssop is legendary among beekeepers. It produces an abundance of nectar that results in a highly prized, aromatic honey.</li>
<li data-line="16">
Aromatic Foliage: The leaves emit a refreshing, complex scent—a blend of spicy mint, camphor, and warm anise.</li>
<li data-line="17">
Drought Tolerant &amp; Rugged: Once established, Hyssop thrives in hot, dry conditions and poor soils where other herbs might struggle.</li>
<li data-line="18">
Culinary Versatility: A hidden gem in the kitchen! The leaves add a peppery, minty zest to heavy stews, roasted meats, and herbal teas.</li>
<li data-line="19">
Beautiful "Living Hedge": With its woody base and upright habit, it can be pruned into a tidy, fragrant low hedge for garden borders.</li>
</ul>
<hr data-line="21">
<h3 id="🛠️ Quick Growth Profile" data-line="23">🛠️ Quick Growth Profile</h3>
<table data-line="24">
<thead data-line="24">
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<th>Feature</th>
<th>Specifications</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody data-line="26">
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<td>Scientific Name</td>
<td>Hyssopus officinalis</td>
</tr>
<tr data-line="27">
<td>Plant Type</td>
<td>Perennial Herb (Hardy in Zones 4–9)</td>
</tr>
<tr data-line="28">
<td>Height</td>
<td>18 to 24 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 Color</td>
<td>Deep Blue / Violet</td>
</tr>
<tr data-line="31">
<td>Days to Maturity</td>
<td>75–85 Days</td>
</tr>
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<td>Soil Preference</td>
<td>Well-drained, slightly alkaline</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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<h3 id="🌱 How to Grow Hyssop from Seed" data-line="36">🌱 How to Grow Hyssop from Seed</h3>
1. Sowing the Seeds: Hyssop is easy to grow from seed and can be started indoors or direct-sown.
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<li data-line="40">
Indoors: Start 8–10 weeks before the last frost. Sow seeds on the surface of a seed-starting mix and press them in lightly. They require light to germinate.
</li>
<li data-line="41">
Outdoors: Direct sow in early spring or late autumn. Scatter seeds on cleared soil and press firmly to ensure good contact.</li>
<li data-line="42">
Germination: Expect sprouts in 14–21 days.</li>
</ul>
2. The Perfect Location: Hyssop demands excellent drainage. It loves "sweet" (alkaline) soil and plenty of sun. If your soil is heavy clay, consider growing Hyssop in a raised bed or a large container to prevent "wet feet" during the winter.
3. Maintenance:
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<li data-line="48">
Spacing: Thin or transplant seedlings to 12–18 inches apart.</li>
<li data-line="49">
Pruning: To keep the plant from becoming too "woody" and leggy, prune it back by half in early spring. This encourages a fresh flush of tender, aromatic leaves.</li>
<li data-line="50">
Watering: Water regularly until established. Mature plants are remarkably drought-tolerant.</li>
</ul>
<hr data-line="52">
<h3 id="🍳 Culinary &amp; Garden Tips" data-line="54">🍳 Culinary &amp; Garden Tips</h3>
<ul data-line="55">
<li data-line="55">
In the Kitchen: Because Hyssop has a strong flavor, use it sparingly. It is particularly effective at helping to "cut" the richness of fatty meats like duck or lamb.</li>
<li data-line="56">
Companion Planting: Hyssop is a fantastic companion for grapes and cabbage. It is said to increase the yield of grapes, and its strong scent helps distract the Cabbage White butterfly from laying eggs on your brassicas.</li>
<li data-line="57">
Herb Teas: A tea made from Hyssop leaves and honey is a traditional folk remedy for soothing sore throats and coughs.</li>
</ul>
<blockquote data-line="59">
Garden Tip: Harvest the flower spikes just as they begin to open if you wish to dry them for potpourri or floral arrangements. They retain their deep blue color and spicy scent beautifully when dried. 🌿✨
</blockquote>

Hyssop Flower, 1,300 years old heirloom

Firefly Packet ~100 Seeds (0.1g)

Firefly Packet ~500 Seeds (0.5g)

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

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

Lavender Hyssop Flower, Native Flower

Packet - .75g or ~250 Seeds

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

Renee's Garden - This special herbal tea plant has attractive lobed leaves and creamy flowers. Once the pretty blossoms are spent, just pick and air dries the teardrop-shaped flower calyxes to make a delicious ruby-colored tea with a floral, berry aroma and well-balanced, cranberry-like flavor. Antioxidant-packed Hibiscus tea is delicious on its own either steaming hot or iced, or add a touch of lemon, a little honey, or your favorite fruit juice. Also called Jamaican tea or Roselle. Characteristics: Great in containers Ruby-colored herbal tea packed Packed with antioxidants Summer/Fall harvest Heat Loving/frost tender Instructions - In early spring, start seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before outdoor temperatures are reliably in the 50°F range. Sow seeds 1/2 inch deep and 1 inch apart in the seed starting mix. Keep very warm 75 to 80°F and moist but not soggy. Provide a strong light source. When 2 inches tall, transplant seedlings into individual 4-inch pots. Feed with a half-strength liquid fertilizer every 2 weeks until the weather is warm and nights stay above 55°F. Gradually acclimate seedlings to the outdoors. After flowers have finished blooming, harvest the deep-red, teardrop-shaped, calyxes at the base of each blossom. Snap off calyxes that are ready, removing spent flowers if still attached Use fresh, or air-dry for longer storage. Spread in a single layer on paper towels or cotton cloth for 7 to 10 days in a cool, dry place indoors out of heat and humidity. Store in an airtight container. Growing Notes: Hibiscus thrives in a sunny, very warm spot in rich and well-drained soil, so add compost or aged manure to the planting bed. Transplant seedlings 8 to 12 inches apart. Pinch tops when 10 inches tall to encourage a bushy, branching form. For containers, choose pots 18" in diameter and 16-18" tall Plant in April-May for cold winters; March for mild winters Full Sun Sow seeds 1" apart and 1/2" deep 7-10 days to germinate Mature Height: 2-3 feet Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers due to availability.

Renee's Garden - <meta charset="utf-8">This special herbal tea plant has attractive lobed leaves and creamy flowers. Once the pretty blossoms are spent, just pick and air dries the teardrop-shaped flower calyxes to make a delicious ruby-colored tea with a floral, berry aroma and well-balanced, cranberry-like flavor. Antioxidant-packed Hibiscus tea is delicious on its own either steaming hot or iced, or add a touch of lemon, a little honey, or your favorite fruit juice. Also called Jamaican tea or Roselle. 
 Characteristics: 
<li>Great in containers  
</li>
<li>Ruby-colored herbal tea packed </li>
<li>Packed with antioxidants </li>
<li>Summer/Fall harvest </li>
<li>Heat Loving/frost tender </li>
 
Instructions - <meta charset="utf-8">In early spring, start seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before outdoor temperatures are reliably in the 50°F range. Sow seeds 1/2 inch deep and 1 inch apart in the seed starting mix. Keep very warm 75 to 80°F and moist but not soggy. Provide a strong light source. When 2 inches tall, transplant seedlings into individual 4-inch pots. Feed with a half-strength liquid fertilizer every 2 weeks until the weather is warm and nights stay above 55°F. Gradually acclimate seedlings to the outdoors. <meta charset="utf-8">After flowers have finished blooming, harvest the deep-red, teardrop-shaped, calyxes at the base of each blossom. Snap off calyxes that are ready, removing spent flowers if still attached Use fresh, or air-dry for longer storage. Spread in a single layer on paper towels or cotton cloth for 7 to 10 days in a cool, dry place indoors out of heat and humidity. Store in an airtight container. 
Growing Notes: Hibiscus thrives in a sunny, very warm spot in rich and well-drained soil, so add compost or aged manure to the planting bed. Transplant seedlings 8 to 12 inches apart. Pinch tops when 10 inches tall to encourage a bushy, branching form. For containers, choose pots 18" in diameter and 16-18" tall 
<ul>
<li>Plant in April-May for cold winters; March for mild winters  
</li>
<li>Full Sun </li>
<li>Sow seeds 1" apart and 1/2" deep </li>
<li>7-10 days to germinate  
</li>
<li>Mature Height: 2-3 feet  
</li>
</ul>
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute suppliers due to availability.

Hibiscus Zinger Herbal Tea

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Chater’s Double Hollyhock: The Victorian Architectural Wonder 🌸🏛️ Transform your garden into a romantic English estate with Chater’s Double Hollyhocks (Althaea rosea). These aren't the simple, single-petaled wildflowers of the wayside; the Chater’s series produces massive, ruffling, "powder-puff" blooms that look like carnations pinned to a towering spire. A true heirloom masterpiece, they provide the dramatic verticality that every cottage garden needs. 🏛️ The History and Origin of a Victorian Icon While Hollyhocks originally traveled from China to Europe in the 15th century, the Chater’s Double strain is a triumph of 19th-century British horticulture. It was developed by Mr. William Chater in Saffron Walden, Essex, England, during the 1840s. Chater spent decades perfecting the "doubleness" and the vast color range of these flowers. By the 1880s, they were the "must-have" plant in Victorian Boston and throughout Massachusetts, prized for their ability to hide unsightly outhouses and fences with high-society elegance. Growing Chater’s today is a direct link to the golden age of English gardening. ✨ Characteristics of the "Powder-Puff" Spire Chater’s Double is famous for its "pom-pom" flower structure, where the centers are so tightly packed with petals that they hide the stamens entirely. Stately Stature: These giants easily reach 6 to 8 feet tall, creating a living wall of color. Color Palette: Our mix includes a stunning array of satiny shades—from buttery yellow and pure white to deep maroon, soft rose, and vibrant apricot. Extended Bloom Time: The flowers begin opening at the bottom of the stalk and slowly work their way to the top, providing a floral display that can last for the better part of the summer. Textured Foliage: Large, heart-shaped, rough-textured leaves provide a lush, green base that anchors the tall floral spikes. 📖 How to Grow and Care for Chater’s Hollyhocks Hollyhocks are short-lived perennials (often grown as biennials). They spend their first year growing a sturdy root system and large leaves, and their second year producing the spectacular flower spikes. Sowing: Direct sow in late spring or early summer for blooms the following year. If you start them indoors very early (8-10 weeks before frost), you may get blooms in the first season. Sun & Soil: They crave Full Sun. They aren't picky about soil but require good drainage to prevent the roots from rotting over the winter. The "Wind Rule": Because they are so tall, plant them against a building, fence, or provide sturdy stakes to prevent summer thunderstorms from toppling your spires. Airflow is Key: To prevent "Hollyhock Rust" (small orange spots on leaves), water at the base of the plant and give them plenty of space to breathe. 💡 Fun Facts and Garden Secrets The Outhouse Flower: Historically, Hollyhocks were planted around outhouses so that "polite" ladies wouldn't have to ask where the bathroom was—they just looked for the tall flowers! Pollinator High-Rise: While the blooms are double, bees still love to burrow into the ruffles to find the nectar hidden deep within. Edible Interest: Like their cousins in the Mallow family, the flowers are edible and make a stunning, albeit mild-tasting, garnish for summer salads. Self-Seeding Legacy: If you leave the flower heads on at the end of the season, they will drop seeds that will grow into a "permanent" colony, ensuring you have Hollyhocks for decades to come. 💐 Perfect For... Back-of-Border: The perfect backdrop for shorter flowers like Queeny Lime Orange Zinnias. Cottage Gardens: An absolute essential for that "managed chaos" aesthetic. Cutting: While they are massive, the individual "powder-puff" blooms can be floated in glass bowls for a stunning centerpiece. Add a touch of Victorian grandeur to your landscape. Order your Chater’s Double Hollyhock seeds from Firefly Farm & Mercantile today! 🛒🌸

<h1 data-line="0" id="Chater’s Double Hollyhock: The Victorian Architectural Wonder 🌸🏛️">Chater’s Double Hollyhock: The Victorian Architectural Wonder 🌸🏛️</h1>
Transform your garden into a romantic English estate with Chater’s Double Hollyhocks (Althaea rosea). These aren't the simple, single-petaled wildflowers of the wayside; the Chater’s series produces massive, ruffling, "powder-puff" blooms that look like carnations pinned to a towering spire. A true heirloom masterpiece, they provide the dramatic verticality that every cottage garden needs.
<hr data-line="4">
<h2 data-line="6" id="🏛️ The History and Origin of a Victorian Icon">🏛️ The History and Origin of a Victorian Icon</h2>
While Hollyhocks originally traveled from China to Europe in the 15th century, the Chater’s Double strain is a triumph of 19th-century British horticulture.
It was developed by Mr. William Chater in Saffron Walden, Essex, England, during the 1840s. Chater spent decades perfecting the "doubleness" and the vast color range of these flowers. By the 1880s, they were the "must-have" plant in Victorian Boston and throughout Massachusetts, prized for their ability to hide unsightly outhouses and fences with high-society elegance. Growing Chater’s today is a direct link to the golden age of English gardening.
<hr data-line="11">
<h2 data-line="13" id='✨ Characteristics of the "Powder-Puff" Spire'>✨ Characteristics of the "Powder-Puff" Spire</h2>
Chater’s Double is famous for its "pom-pom" flower structure, where the centers are so tightly packed with petals that they hide the stamens entirely.
<ul data-line="16">
<li data-line="16">
Stately Stature: These giants easily reach 6 to 8 feet tall, creating a living wall of color.</li>
<li data-line="17">
Color Palette: Our mix includes a stunning array of satiny shades—from buttery yellow and pure white to deep maroon, soft rose, and vibrant apricot.</li>
<li data-line="18">
Extended Bloom Time: The flowers begin opening at the bottom of the stalk and slowly work their way to the top, providing a floral display that can last for the better part of the summer.</li>
<li data-line="19">
Textured Foliage: Large, heart-shaped, rough-textured leaves provide a lush, green base that anchors the tall floral spikes.</li>
</ul>
<hr data-line="21">
<h2 data-line="23" id="📖 How to Grow and Care for Chater’s Hollyhocks">📖 How to Grow and Care for Chater’s Hollyhocks</h2>
Hollyhocks are short-lived perennials (often grown as biennials). They spend their first year growing a sturdy root system and large leaves, and their second year producing the spectacular flower spikes.
<ul data-line="26">
<li data-line="26">
Sowing: Direct sow in late spring or early summer for blooms the following year. If you start them indoors very early (8-10 weeks before frost), you may get blooms in the first season.</li>
<li data-line="27">
Sun &amp; Soil: They crave Full Sun. They aren't picky about soil but require good drainage to prevent the roots from rotting over the winter.</li>
<li data-line="28">
The "Wind Rule": Because they are so tall, plant them against a building, fence, or provide sturdy stakes to prevent summer thunderstorms from toppling your spires.</li>
<li data-line="29">
Airflow is Key: To prevent "Hollyhock Rust" (small orange spots on leaves), water at the base of the plant and give them plenty of space to breathe.</li>
</ul>
<hr data-line="31">
<h2 data-line="33" id="💡 Fun Facts and Garden Secrets">💡 Fun Facts and Garden Secrets</h2>
<ul data-line="34">
<li data-line="34">
The Outhouse Flower: Historically, Hollyhocks were planted around outhouses so that "polite" ladies wouldn't have to ask where the bathroom was—they just looked for the tall flowers!</li>
<li data-line="35">
Pollinator High-Rise: While the blooms are double, bees still love to burrow into the ruffles to find the nectar hidden deep within.</li>
<li data-line="36">
Edible Interest: Like their cousins in the Mallow family, the flowers are edible and make a stunning, albeit mild-tasting, garnish for summer salads.</li>
<li data-line="37">
Self-Seeding Legacy: If you leave the flower heads on at the end of the season, they will drop seeds that will grow into a "permanent" colony, ensuring you have Hollyhocks for decades to come.</li>
</ul>
<hr data-line="39">
<h2 data-line="41" id="💐 Perfect For...">💐 Perfect For...</h2>
<ul data-line="42">
<li data-line="42">
Back-of-Border: The perfect backdrop for shorter flowers like Queeny Lime Orange Zinnias.</li>
<li data-line="43">
Cottage Gardens: An absolute essential for that "managed chaos" aesthetic.</li>
<li data-line="44">
Cutting: While they are massive, the individual "powder-puff" blooms can be floated in glass bowls for a stunning centerpiece.</li>
</ul>
Add a touch of Victorian grandeur to your landscape. Order your Chater’s Double Hollyhock seeds from Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile today! 🛒🌸

Chater's Double Hollyhock Flower Mix, Old-Fashioned Favorite

🌿 Giant Purple Hyssop (Korean Mint) A Majestic Perennial Powerhouse for Pollinators and Herbalists Elevate your garden with the breathtaking presence of Giant Purple Hyssop (Agastache rugosa). Often known as Korean Mint, this majestic perennial is a sensory masterpiece. Reaching heights of up to four feet, it produces dense, architectural spikes of vibrant violet-blue flowers that stand like glowing wands above heart-shaped, serrated foliage. With a scent that blends sweet licorice, anise, and cooling mint, it is as much a delight for the gardener as it is for the local wildlife. For those looking for a native version, please see Lavender Hyssop in our Native Collection. 📜 Historical Heritage & Global Origin While many Agastache species are native to North America, Agastache rugosa is a storied traveler from East Asia, specifically Korea, China, Japan, and parts of Russia. Historically, it is one of the "50 Fundamental Herbs" in Traditional Chinese Medicine, where it has been used for centuries to support digestive health and cooling the body. In Korea, it is known as Baecho-hyang and is a culinary staple, often used to flavor traditional soups (chuotang) and stews for its unique, savory-sweet aromatic profile. It earned the name "Giant Purple Hyssop" in Western gardens during the 19th century as plant explorers sought out rugged, vertical perennials that could withstand cold winters while providing a lush, mint-family aesthetic. ✨ Product Highlights The Ultimate Pollinator Magnet: Widely considered one of the best plants for honeybees; it produces a high-quality nectar that results in exceptional honey. It is also a favorite for hummingbirds and butterflies. Intense Licorice Aroma: The foliage and flowers emit a powerful anise-mint scent that perfumes the garden on warm afternoons. Deer & Rabbit Resistant: Thanks to the high concentration of aromatic oils in its leaves, garden grazers tend to leave this beauty alone. Versatile Culinary Herb: The edible leaves and flowers make a delicious, calming herbal tea and add a unique twist to salads and fruit desserts. Long-Lasting Blooms: Provides a steady display of purple spikes from mid-summer all the way until the first frost. 🛠️ Quick Growth Profile Feature Specifications Scientific Name Agastache rugosa Plant Type Hardy Perennial (Zones 5–9) Height 3 to 4 feet Sun Requirement Full Sun to Partial Shade Bloom Period July through October Days to Maturity 80–90 Days Soil Preference Well-drained; thrives in rich or average soil 🌱 How to Grow Giant Purple Hyssop 1. Sowing the Seeds:Agastache rugosa seeds are small and require light to germinate. Indoors: Start seeds 6–8 weeks before the last frost. Surface-sow onto a moist seed-starting mix and press down gently. Do not cover with soil. Outdoors: Direct sow in late spring after the soil has warmed. Germination: Expect sprouts in 10–15 days at temperatures of 65–70°F. 2. Choosing the Best Spot:Giant Purple Hyssop loves Full Sun but is remarkably adaptable to Partial Shade, especially in hotter climates. While it prefers moist, fertile soil, the most critical factor is drainage—it will not tolerate standing water during the winter. 3. Maintenance: Spacing: Thin or transplant seedlings to 18–24 inches apart. These plants grow into impressive, multi-stemmed clumps. Watering: Water regularly until established. Once mature, it is moderately drought-tolerant. Pinching: To encourage a bushier habit, pinch the growing tips when the plant is 12 inches tall. This will result in even more flower spikes! 4. Harvesting: For Tea: Harvest leaves in the morning after the dew has dried but before the sun is at its peak for the highest oil content. For Bouquets: Cut the flower spikes when the bottom 1/3 of the flowers have opened. 🎨 Garden Design Tip Giant Purple Hyssop is the perfect "vertical" plant for the back of the border. Its cool violet tones look spectacular when paired with the hot yellows of Ox-eye Sunflowers or the silvery foliage of White Yarrow. Garden Tip: In late autumn, leave the dried flower stalks standing. They provide essential winter interest and the tiny seeds offer a high-energy food source for overwintering birds like goldfinches! 🐦✨

<h2 data-line="0" id="🌿 Giant Purple Hyssop (Korean Mint)">🌿 Giant Purple Hyssop (Korean Mint)</h2>
A Majestic Perennial Powerhouse for Pollinators and Herbalists
Elevate your garden with the breathtaking presence of Giant Purple Hyssop (Agastache rugosa). Often known as Korean Mint, this majestic perennial is a sensory masterpiece. Reaching heights of up to four feet, it produces dense, architectural spikes of vibrant violet-blue flowers that stand like glowing wands above heart-shaped, serrated foliage. With a scent that blends sweet licorice, anise, and cooling mint, it is as much a delight for the gardener as it is for the local wildlife. For those looking for a native version, please see Lavender Hyssop in our Native Collection. 
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<h3 data-line="7" id="📜 Historical Heritage &amp; Global Origin">📜 Historical Heritage &amp; Global Origin</h3>
While many Agastache species are native to North America, Agastache rugosa is a storied traveler from East Asia, specifically Korea, China, Japan, and parts of Russia.
Historically, it is one of the "50 Fundamental Herbs" in Traditional Chinese Medicine, where it has been used for centuries to support digestive health and cooling the body. In Korea, it is known as Baecho-hyang and is a culinary staple, often used to flavor traditional soups (chuotang) and stews for its unique, savory-sweet aromatic profile. It earned the name "Giant Purple Hyssop" in Western gardens during the 19th century as plant explorers sought out rugged, vertical perennials that could withstand cold winters while providing a lush, mint-family aesthetic.
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<h3 data-line="14" id="✨ Product Highlights">✨ Product Highlights</h3>
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The Ultimate Pollinator Magnet: Widely considered one of the best plants for honeybees; it produces a high-quality nectar that results in exceptional honey. It is also a favorite for hummingbirds and butterflies.</li>
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Intense Licorice Aroma: The foliage and flowers emit a powerful anise-mint scent that perfumes the garden on warm afternoons.</li>
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Deer &amp; Rabbit Resistant: Thanks to the high concentration of aromatic oils in its leaves, garden grazers tend to leave this beauty alone.</li>
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Versatile Culinary Herb: The edible leaves and flowers make a delicious, calming herbal tea and add a unique twist to salads and fruit desserts.</li>
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Long-Lasting Blooms: Provides a steady display of purple spikes from mid-summer all the way until the first frost.</li>
</ul>
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<h3 data-line="23" id="🛠️ Quick Growth Profile">🛠️ Quick Growth Profile</h3>
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<th>Feature</th>
<th>Specifications</th>
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<td>Scientific Name</td>
<td>Agastache rugosa</td>
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<td>Plant Type</td>
<td>Hardy Perennial (Zones 5–9)</td>
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<td>Height</td>
<td>3 to 4 feet</td>
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<td>Sun Requirement</td>
<td>Full Sun to Partial Shade</td>
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<td>Bloom Period</td>
<td>July through October</td>
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<td>Days to Maturity</td>
<td>80–90 Days</td>
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<td>Soil Preference</td>
<td>Well-drained; thrives in rich or average soil</td>
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</tbody>
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<h3 data-line="36" id="🌱 How to Grow Giant Purple Hyssop">🌱 How to Grow Giant Purple Hyssop</h3>
1. Sowing the Seeds: Agastache rugosa seeds are small and require light to germinate.
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Indoors: Start seeds 6–8 weeks before the last frost. Surface-sow onto a moist seed-starting mix and press down gently. Do not cover with soil.
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Outdoors: Direct sow in late spring after the soil has warmed.</li>
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Germination: Expect sprouts in 10–15 days at temperatures of 65–70°F.</li>
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2. Choosing the Best Spot: Giant Purple Hyssop loves Full Sun but is remarkably adaptable to Partial Shade, especially in hotter climates. While it prefers moist, fertile soil, the most critical factor is drainage—it will not tolerate standing water during the winter.
3. Maintenance:
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Spacing: Thin or transplant seedlings to 18–24 inches apart. These plants grow into impressive, multi-stemmed clumps.</li>
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Watering: Water regularly until established. Once mature, it is moderately drought-tolerant.</li>
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Pinching: To encourage a bushier habit, pinch the growing tips when the plant is 12 inches tall. This will result in even more flower spikes!</li>
</ul>
4. Harvesting:
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For Tea: Harvest leaves in the morning after the dew has dried but before the sun is at its peak for the highest oil content.</li>
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For Bouquets: Cut the flower spikes when the bottom 1/3 of the flowers have opened.</li>
</ul>
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<h3 data-line="58" id="🎨 Garden Design Tip">🎨 Garden Design Tip</h3>
Giant Purple Hyssop is the perfect "vertical" plant for the back of the border. Its cool violet tones look spectacular when paired with the hot yellows of Ox-eye Sunflowers or the silvery foliage of White Yarrow.
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Garden Tip: In late autumn, leave the dried flower stalks standing. They provide essential winter interest and the tiny seeds offer a high-energy food source for overwintering birds like goldfinches! 🐦✨
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Giant Purple Hyssop Flower, Korean Mint Hyssop, Medicinal

Firefly Packet 1g (250 Seeds)

Firefly Packet  1oz (7000 Seeds)

Black Hollyhock - A longtime favorite in gardens. These are single flower hollyhocks and have an appearance of dark black when cloudy and a hint for red when sunny. They are sure to be belvoed specimens in your gardens. Botanical Name: Alcea rosea This single hollyhock was described in 1629 by English botanist John Parkinson as being “of a darke red like blackblood.” Self-seeding biennial, 5-6' tall. Self-seeding biennial grows to 6 feet tall Deep red flowers look almost black Single blossoms Good for landscaping and ornamental gardens At least 30 Seeds (we source from Seed companies like Seedsaver and Southern Exposure Instructions - Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors one week before last frost. Give space to allow airflow, and grow in rich moist soil. Stake tall plants. Or start inside 6-8 weeks before the last frost. Direct Seed 1/8" Deep Germination 10-14 days Thin 18-36" Apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of availability

Black Hollyhock -  A longtime favorite in gardens.  These are single flower hollyhocks and have an appearance of dark black when cloudy and a hint for red when sunny. They are sure to be belvoed specimens in your gardens. Botanical Name: Alcea rosea
This single hollyhock was described in 1629 by English botanist John Parkinson as being “of a darke red like blackblood.”  Self-seeding biennial, 5-6' tall.
<ul>
<li>Self-seeding biennial grows to 6 feet tall</li>
<li>Deep red flowers look almost black</li>
<li>Single blossoms</li>
<li>Good for landscaping and ornamental gardens</li>
<li>At least 30 Seeds (we source from Seed companies like Seedsaver and Southern Exposure</li>
</ul>
Instructions - Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors one week before last frost. Give space to allow airflow, and grow in rich moist soil. Stake tall plants. Or start inside 6-8 weeks before the last frost. 
<ul>
<li>Direct Seed 1/8" Deep</li>
<li>Germination 10-14 days</li>
<li>Thin 18-36" Apart</li>
</ul>
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of availability

Black Hollyhock Flower, Heirloom pre-1629

Firefly Farm Packet  - 30 Seeds (Conventional)

Southern Exposure Seed Exchange - 25-30 Seeds (Organic)

Outhouse Hollyhocks - We love hollyhocks. They are the classic farm and cottage garden flower. Once established they reseed for year after year blooms. Single blooms of various shades of white, magenta, reds, burgandies and whites. Hollyhocks are biennials. They bloom the second year in the North or first year in more moderate climates with longer season. Start them in February in the cold north and many will blossoms by summer's end. Self-seeding biennial, 6-9' tall. Botanical Name (Alcea rosea) Self-seeding biennial grows to 6-9 feet tall Single blossoms in shades of white, pink, and red Organic, Open Pollinated, and Always Non-GMO Great for ornamental plantings in the garden Instructions: Sow seed indoors 1/4" deep. Plant out after the danger of frost has passed in late spring. Can also be directly sown outdoors 3 weeks before the last frost. Prefers light well-drained soil and will tolerate dry conditions. Start Indoors: 6-8 weeks before the last frost Germination: 15-21 Days Plant Outdoors: 4-6” Apart Light: Full Sun Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

Outhouse Hollyhocks - We love hollyhocks.  They are the classic farm and cottage garden flower. Once established they reseed for year after year blooms. Single blooms of various shades of white, magenta, reds, burgandies and whites. Hollyhocks are biennials.  They bloom the second year in the North or first year in more moderate climates with longer season. Start them in February in the cold north and many will blossoms by summer's end. Self-seeding biennial, 6-9' tall. Botanical Name (Alcea rosea) 
<ul>
<li>Self-seeding biennial grows to 6-9 feet tall</li>
<li>Single blossoms in shades of white, pink, and red</li>
<li>Organic, Open Pollinated, and Always Non-GMO</li>
<li>Great for ornamental plantings in the garden 
</li>
</ul>
Instructions:
 Sow seed indoors 1/4" deep. Plant out after the danger of frost has passed in late spring. Can also be directly sown outdoors 3 weeks before the last frost. Prefers light well-drained soil and will tolerate dry conditions.
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Start Indoors: 6-8 weeks before the last frost<meta charset="utf-8"> <meta charset="utf-8">
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Germination: 15-21 Days<meta charset="utf-8"> <meta charset="utf-8">
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Plant Outdoors: 4-6” Apart<meta charset="utf-8"> <meta charset="utf-8">
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<li>Light: Full Sun</li>
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Outhouse Hollyhock Flowers, early 1900's Heirloom, Organic

Outhouse Hollyhock Flowers, early 1900's Heirloom, Organic options available

Firefly Farm 30-35 Seeds

Southern Exposure Seed Exchange

Seedsavers Exchange

Renee's Garden - Bred in England for form and color, the tall spikes of these classic cottage garden flowers are packed with powder puff blossoms in delicious shades of apricot and rosy peach. The big, 3 to 4-inch frilly blossoms unfurl along with sturdy tall 5 to 7-foot stalks. Long-lasting Apricot-Peach Parfait is perfect to screen a wall or fence and create a stunning tall garden accent. These beautiful double hollyhocks in luscious colors will be a focal point in every garden. Characteristics: Bred in England for form and color Biennial Tall spikes Powderpuff blossoms Shades of apricot and rosy-peach Approx 75-80 seeds Instructions -Plant seeds in full sun in ordinary garden soil in spring after the danger of frost is past. Poke seeds into well-worked soil about 1/2 inch deep, 6 to 8 inches apart. Keep moist until germination in 7 to 14 days. Start seeds indoors about 8 weeks before the last expected frost date. Sow 2 inches apart and 1/2 inch deep in flats or individual containers of seed starting mix. Provide a strong light source and keep the mix evenly moist to await germination in 7 to 14 days. When seedlings are 3 to 4 inches tall, gradually acclimate to outdoor conditions, then transplant into the garden. Plant in: March - June Full sun Plant 1/2 inch deep Plant 6-8 inches apart 7-14 days to germinate Mature Height: 5-7 feet Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers due to availability.

Renee's Garden - <meta charset="utf-8">Bred in England for form and color, the tall spikes of these classic cottage garden flowers are packed with powder puff blossoms in delicious shades of apricot and rosy peach. The big, 3 to 4-inch frilly blossoms unfurl along with sturdy tall 5 to 7-foot stalks. Long-lasting Apricot-Peach Parfait is perfect to screen a wall or fence and create a stunning tall garden accent. These beautiful double hollyhocks in luscious colors will be a focal point in every garden.   <meta charset="utf-8">
Characteristics: 
<li>Bred in England for form and color  
</li>
<li>Biennial </li>
<li>Tall spikes </li>
<li>Powderpuff blossoms </li>
<li>Shades of apricot and rosy-peach </li>
<li>Approx 75-80 seeds</li>
 
Instructions -<meta charset="utf-8">Plant seeds in full sun in ordinary garden soil in spring after the danger of frost is past. Poke seeds into well-worked soil about 1/2 inch deep, 6 to 8 inches apart. Keep moist until germination in 7 to 14 days. <meta charset="utf-8">Start seeds indoors about 8 weeks before the last expected frost date. Sow 2 inches apart and 1/2 inch deep in flats or individual containers of seed starting mix. Provide a strong light source and keep the mix evenly moist to await germination in 7 to 14 days. When seedlings are 3 to 4 inches tall, gradually acclimate to outdoor conditions, then transplant into the garden. 
Plant in: March - June 
Full sun
Plant 1/2 inch deep 
Plant 6-8 inches apart  
7-14 days to germinate 
Mature Height: 5-7 feet 
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Hollyhock Apricot-Peach Parfait

Southern Exposure Seed Exchange - Beautiful 3-5 ft. plants with red stems and leaf veins. The bright red calyxes can be used to make “zingy” tea, sauce, syrup, or jam, or candied whole for an unusual treat. For strongly flavored teas, simmer for 10-20 minutes. Roselle was called “Florida cranberry” in the 1890s. The flowers and young leaves are edible and have a citrus tang. The stir-fried greens are much used in Burmese cooking! Space plants 3-6 ft. apart – the wider the spacing, the more calyxes will ripen. The only variety in several trials to begin flowering by mid-summer here in Virginia. Small (0.6 g) packet has about 20 seeds. (Hibiscus sabdariffa) Characteristics: 3-5' tall and wide Zingy Flavor Easy to grow Approx 20 seeds Instructions - Frost-tender perennial. Germination: 75-85°F, 7-14 days. Transplant after last frost. Full sun. 36-60 in. tall. Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers due to availability.

Southern Exposure Seed Exchange - Beautiful 3-5 ft. plants with red stems and leaf veins. The bright red calyxes can be used to make “zingy” tea, sauce, syrup, or jam, or candied whole for an unusual treat. For strongly flavored teas, simmer for 10-20 minutes. Roselle was called “Florida cranberry” in the 1890s. The flowers and young leaves are edible and have a citrus tang. The stir-fried greens are much used in Burmese cooking! Space plants 3-6 ft. apart – the wider the spacing, the more calyxes will ripen. The only variety in several trials to begin flowering by mid-summer here in Virginia. Small (0.6 g) packet has about 20 seeds. (Hibiscus sabdariffa) <meta charset="utf-8">
Characteristics: 
<li>3-5' tall and wide 
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<li>Zingy Flavor 
</li>
<li>Easy to grow </li>
<li>Approx 20 seeds</li>
 
Instructions - Frost-tender perennial. Germination: 75-85°F, 7-14 days. Transplant after last frost. Full sun. 36-60 in. tall.
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Thai Red Roselle Hibiscus, 1800's Heirloom Herb

Starts Shipping 7/1 - Naturally Rust Resistant with Gorgeous Blooms and Figlike Leaves. Fig Hollyhocks are not as familiar as their cousins but their ability to perform in difficult conditions is exceptional. Figleaf Hollyhocks are known for their ability to be rust resistant. You can tell figleaf hollyhocks apart simplt based on their unque leaf which as you may have guessed looks like a fig leaf. The flowers of this mix come in rose, pink, cream, purple, and copper. They bloom mid summer and will continue to early fall. They are also a true Perennial and will self seed as well. Heirloom, Open-Pollinated and Non-GMO Grows 48-72" tall Great grown against a building or fence Multicolored flowers bloom from mid-summer till frost Perennial. Self-sows At least 25 Seeds Instructions - Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors one week before last frost. Give space to allow airflow, and grow in rich moist soil. Stake tall plants. Direct Seed 1/8" Deep Germination 10-14 days Thin 18-36" Apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of availability

Starts Shipping 7/1 - Naturally Rust Resistant with Gorgeous Blooms and Figlike Leaves.
Fig Hollyhocks are not as familiar as their cousins but their ability to perform in difficult conditions is exceptional.  Figleaf Hollyhocks are known for their ability to be rust resistant.  You can tell figleaf hollyhocks apart simplt based on their unque leaf which as you may have guessed looks like a fig leaf. The flowers of this mix come in rose, pink, cream, purple, and copper.  They bloom mid summer and will continue to early fall.  They are also a true Perennial and will self seed as well. 
<ul>
<li>Heirloom, Open-Pollinated and Non-GMO</li>
<li>Grows 48-72" tall</li>
<li>Great grown against a building or fence</li>
<li>Multicolored flowers bloom from mid-summer till frost</li>
<li>Perennial. Self-sows </li>
<li>At least 25 Seeds</li>
</ul>
Instructions - Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors one week before last frost. Give space to allow airflow, and grow in rich moist soil. Stake tall plants.
<ul>
<li>Direct Seed 1/8" Deep</li>
<li>Germination 10-14 days</li>
<li>Thin 18-36" Apart</li>
</ul>
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of availability

Fig Hollyhock, Old-Fashioned Heirloom Favorite, Mixed Colors

Renee's Garden - Looking for a lovely, fragrant, easy-care flowering herb that really attracts pollinators? Our Root Beer hyssop lights up the garden with candelabras of deep lilac-purple flower spikes all season long. All types of bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds will flock to the pretty flowers with delight. Both the flowers and handsome toothed leaves have a sweet, warm fragrance and flavor reminiscent of root beer and can be used as edible garnishes and in baking. (Agastache rugosa) Characteristics: Heirloom Butterfly & Hummingbird favorites Pollinators & Beneficials Sweetly fragrant herb Frost tender perennial Instructions - Sow seeds 1 inch apart in a container of well-drained seed starting mix 4 to 6 weeks before the last expected frost date. Cover 1/4 inch deep, keep moist, and provide a strong light source until ready to go outside. Transplant into individual containers once seedlings have 2 to 3 sets of true leaves. Transplant into the garden once the weather warms up after gradually acclimating seedlings to outdoor conditions. Sow seeds directly into well-worked garden soil in full sun once all danger of frost is past. Space seeds 3 inches apart and covers about 1/4 inch deep. Keep soil evenly moist while awaiting germination in 10 to 14 days. When well established, thin or transplant seedlings 9 to 12 inches apart so plants have room to mature. You can transplant extra seedlings when thinning. Plant in May-June for cold winters; April-June for mild winters Full Sun Sow seeds 3" apart and 1/4" deep 7-12 days to germinate Mature Height: 3 feet Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers due to availability.

Renee's Garden - <meta charset="utf-8">Looking for a lovely, fragrant, easy-care flowering herb that really attracts pollinators? Our Root Beer hyssop lights up the garden with candelabras of deep lilac-purple flower spikes all season long. All types of bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds will flock to the pretty flowers with delight. Both the flowers and handsome toothed leaves have a sweet, warm fragrance and flavor reminiscent of root beer and can be used as edible garnishes and in baking. (Agastache rugosa)
 Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>Heirloom  
</li>
<li>Butterfly &amp; Hummingbird favorites </li>
<li>Pollinators &amp; Beneficials </li>
<li>Sweetly fragrant herb </li>
<li>Frost tender perennial </li>
</ul>
Instructions - <meta charset="utf-8">Sow seeds 1 inch apart in a container of well-drained seed starting mix 4 to 6 weeks before the last expected frost date. Cover 1/4 inch deep, keep moist, and provide a strong light source until ready to go outside. Transplant into individual containers once seedlings have 2 to 3 sets of true leaves. Transplant into the garden once the weather warms up after gradually acclimating seedlings to outdoor conditions. <meta charset="utf-8">Sow seeds directly into well-worked garden soil in full sun once all danger of frost is past. Space seeds 3 inches apart and covers about 1/4 inch deep. Keep soil evenly moist while awaiting germination in 10 to 14 days. <meta charset="utf-8">When well established, thin or transplant seedlings 9 to 12 inches apart so plants have room to mature. You can transplant extra seedlings when thinning. 
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<li>Plant in May-June for cold winters; April-June for mild winters  
</li>
<li>Full Sun </li>
<li>Sow seeds 3" apart and 1/4" deep </li>
<li>7-12 days to germinate  
</li>
<li>Mature Height: 3 feet  
</li>
</ul>
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Hyssop Rootbeer Scented

Renee's Garden - These antique hollyhocks provide old-fashioned beauty to any country-style garden. The tall stems bear mostly single blossoms in classic hollyhock colors of deep rose, pink, salmon-pink, and white. Grow as a screen at the back of the garden and watch the towering spires of pointed buds slowly unfurl to reveal chalice-shaped flowers — the dancing gowns of flower garden fairies. (Alcea rosea) Characteristics: Heirloom Selective Butterfly & Hummingbird favorites Pollinators & Beneficials Summer/Fall bloom Frost hardy 100 Seeds Instructions - To start in the garden, plant seeds in full sun in ordinary garden soil in spring after the danger of frost is past. Poke seeds into well-worked soil about 1/2 inch deep, 6 to 8 inches apart. Keep moist until seedlings emerge in 7 to 14 days. To start early indoors, start seeds indoors about 8 weeks before the last expected frost date. Sow two inches apart and 1/2 inch deep in flats or individual containers of seed starting mix. Provide a strong light source and keep the mix evenly moist until germination takes place. When seedlings are 3 to 4 inches tall, transplant them 12 to 18 inches apart after gradually acclimating to outdoor conditions. Space seedlings 12 to 18 inches apart so plants have ample room to mature. Indian Spring will bloom the first year from seed if planted early in spring. Planted later, it will bloom the following summer. After blossoms fade, cut off the spent flower stalks just above the ground. Fertilize well and continue to water plants as needed, and roots will push another flush of enchanting flower spires that will open in the fall. Plant in March-June Full sun Plant 1/2" deep Space seeds 6-8" apart 7-14 days to germinate Mature height: 5-7 feet Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers due to availability.

Renee's Garden - <meta charset="utf-8">These antique hollyhocks provide old-fashioned beauty to any country-style garden. The tall stems bear mostly single blossoms in classic hollyhock colors of deep rose, pink, salmon-pink, and white. Grow as a screen at the back of the garden and watch the towering spires of pointed buds slowly unfurl to reveal chalice-shaped flowers — the dancing gowns of flower garden fairies. (Alcea rosea)
 Characteristics: 
<li>Heirloom Selective </li>
<li>Butterfly &amp; Hummingbird favorites </li>
<li>Pollinators &amp; Beneficials </li>
<li>Summer/Fall bloom  
</li>
<li>Frost hardy </li>
<li>100 Seeds</li>
 
Instructions - To start in the garden, plant seeds in full sun in ordinary garden soil in spring after the danger of frost is past. Poke seeds into well-worked soil about 1/2 inch deep, 6 to 8 inches apart. Keep moist until seedlings emerge in 7 to 14 days.
To start early indoors, start seeds indoors about 8 weeks before the last expected frost date. Sow two inches apart and 1/2 inch deep in flats or individual containers of seed starting mix. Provide a strong light source and keep the mix evenly moist until germination takes place. When seedlings are 3 to 4 inches tall, transplant them 12 to 18 inches apart after gradually acclimating to outdoor conditions. 
<meta charset="utf-8"><meta charset="utf-8">Space seedlings 12 to 18 inches apart so plants have ample room to mature. <meta charset="utf-8">Indian Spring will bloom the first year from seed if planted early in spring. Planted later, it will bloom the following summer. After blossoms fade, cut off the spent flower stalks just above the ground. Fertilize well and continue to water plants as needed, and roots will push another flush of enchanting flower spires that will open in the fall.  
<ul>
<li>Plant in March-June  
</li>
<li>Full sun </li>
<li>Plant 1/2" deep  
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<li>Space seeds 6-8" apart </li>
<li>7-14 days to germinate  
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<li>Mature height: 5-7 feet </li>
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Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute suppliers due to availability.

Indian Spring Hollyhock, 1939 Heirloom

Renee's Garden - This beautiful heirloom variety, grown by Thomas Jefferson at his Monticello estate, has been carefully reselected for us by the best Dutch seedsmen for classic form and rich color. The big 3 to 4 inch hibiscus-like blossoms have satiny petals in a wonderful deep dark maroon that shades to pure black. Black Watchman’s blooms unfurl slowly on sturdy tall 5 to 7 foot stalks and make a singular and striking garden display, setting off all the other flowers around them Characteristics: Historic Heirloom Biennial 5-7' Tall spikes Powderpuff blossoms Deep purple, almost black in color 650mg or ~65 seeds Instructions -Plant seeds in full sun in ordinary garden soil in spring after the danger of frost is past. Poke seeds into well-worked soil about 1/2 inch deep, 6 to 8 inches apart. Keep moist until germination in 7 to 14 days. Start seeds indoors about 8 weeks before the last expected frost date. Sow 2 inches apart and 1/2 inch deep in flats or individual containers of seed starting mix. Provide a strong light source and keep the mix evenly moist to await germination in 7 to 14 days. When seedlings are 3 to 4 inches tall, gradually acclimate to outdoor conditions, then transplant into the garden. Plant in: March - June Full sun Plant 1/2 inch deep Plant 6-8 inches apart 7-14 days to germinate Mature Height: 5-7 feet Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers due to availability.

Renee's Garden - This beautiful heirloom variety, grown by Thomas Jefferson at his Monticello estate, has been carefully reselected for us by the best Dutch seedsmen for classic form and rich color. The big 3 to 4 inch hibiscus-like blossoms have satiny petals in a wonderful deep dark maroon that shades to pure black. Black Watchman’s blooms unfurl slowly on sturdy tall 5 to 7 foot stalks and make a singular and striking garden display, setting off all the other flowers around them <meta charset="utf-8">
Characteristics: 
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<li>Historic Heirloom 
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<li>Biennial </li>
<li>5-7' Tall spikes </li>
<li>Powderpuff blossoms </li>
<li>Deep purple, almost black in color</li>
<li>650mg or ~65 seeds</li>
</ul>
Instructions -<meta charset="utf-8">Plant seeds in full sun in ordinary garden soil in spring after the danger of frost is past. Poke seeds into well-worked soil about 1/2 inch deep, 6 to 8 inches apart. Keep moist until germination in 7 to 14 days. <meta charset="utf-8">Start seeds indoors about 8 weeks before the last expected frost date. Sow 2 inches apart and 1/2 inch deep in flats or individual containers of seed starting mix. Provide a strong light source and keep the mix evenly moist to await germination in 7 to 14 days. When seedlings are 3 to 4 inches tall, gradually acclimate to outdoor conditions, then transplant into the garden. 
Plant in: March - June 
Full sun
Plant 1/2 inch deep 
Plant 6-8 inches apart  
7-14 days to germinate 
Mature Height: 5-7 feet 
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute suppliers due to availability.

Hollyhock Black Watchman, pre 1800 Heirloom

Flower Seeds H-K

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Our mailing address is Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile 27960 Market Rd, Cashton, WI 54619 and our phone number is 608-632-5914
Our store is open most Saturdays or by appointment.&nbsp;

CONTACT INFORMATION

Privacy policy
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<li>Introduction.</li>
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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.

REFUND POLICY

Shipping Policy: 
Seasonal Availability: We typically have more than one season of products available to order.&nbsp; We separate these at time of fulfillment. Shipping is typically collected for the shipment leaving the soonest.&nbsp; If you have a small number of seeds, we can ship that Business 1st Class for a fee under $3 but it will not have tracking. For other items ordered that will come later like pre-ordered items, we will send you a shipping invoice to pay before your merchandise arrives.&nbsp; &nbsp;You can email us at Andre@fireflyfarmandmercantile.com and we can help.&nbsp;
Pre-calculated weights:
Sometimes the products purchased may weigh more or less than the calculated shipping rate. We try our best to determine the weights based on current and past inventory.&nbsp; We do provide refunds proactively and will communicate accordingly.&nbsp;
We try our best to offer the right services for you at checkout. If we see an opportunity for a more desirable service we will reach out to you. Please ensure we have a good contact number or email&nbsp; so we can do so.&nbsp;
United States Postal Service and UPS services go out Monday through Friday. This allows us to ensure we provide a quality product at a reasonable rate. Any delivery times are just estimates from the carrier once they receive the package. We cannot change this due to Shopify’s policy. I would if I could as it can lead to some confusion.
We are a small garden shop and have very little pull with any carrier (and seriously who really does with USPS or any other). For the most part UPS timelines have been the most consistent. But there are not delivery dates but days your package will be in transit once we drop it off. In average we take 1-4 business days to fulfill orders and then the carrier’s approximate shipping times are added to that.&nbsp;

SHIPPING POLICY

We accept various forms for payment. Currently we accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express as well as Google Pay and Shop Pay.
We strive to deliver on what we say we are going to do. Pre-orders are orders that are being taken without inventory on hand. The advantage is you get a great price, but sometimes crops just don't yield what is expected. We will use many different suppliers to fulfill your orders as best as possible. We won't substitute without your permission so please make sure you leave your best contact information so we can reach out to you. On occasion if unable to reach you, we will simply send the substitute product but you are welcome to call us once receiving it and letting us know you’d like a refund on it.