Garden Bulbs for Containers!

Alocasia Upright Plumbea Nigra, Giant Black Elephant Ear $13.99

Contrast in gardens can be everything and Alocaisa Upright Plumbea Nigra will do that for you. The massive dark leaves will capture your attention and help provide focal points and interest in your gardens. They are hardy to USDA Zones 8-11 only and will be need to be lifted or protected in other climates. Characteristics 32-48" tall USDA Zones 8-11 (Hardy in these zones, lift and store in winter in other zones) Full Sun to Partial Shade Additional Information Great for Borders, Cutting Gardens, and Containers Ships starting in mid to late March Not bothered by deer, rabbits or other wildlife The picture shown is a similar Alocasia, Nigra Plumbea will be darker in color.

Amaryllis Belladonna (Belladonna Lily), Naked Lady, Surprise Lily, southern climates from $4.99

Amaryllis Belladonna thrive in the heat and don't mind humidity. They are great for containers or in your garden beds. They are carefree and take very little care. They bloom in the heat of summer and then will shoot up leaves. For this reason we bring in the largest bulbs we can find and they should be planted right away. They are hardy to USDA Zones 7-11 only and will be need to be lifted or protected in other climates. We offer these for sale in Spring, Fall, and Winter. The latest harvest arrives 9/15 or so. Characteristics 24-36" tall USDA Zones 7-11 (Hardy in these zones, lift and store in winter in other zones) Blooms all summer Full Sun to Partial Shade Additional Information Great for Borders, Cutting Gardens, and Containers Not bothered by deer, rabbits or other wildlife Key Planting Tips Belladonna should be planted just under the soil line and space 6-10" wide. Water after planting. Shipping Information We will ship these starting in October and it goes until March or so, sometimes longer if we have them. We get our new stock at the end of September

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Ashley Cucumber, Organic $3.50

Southern Exposure Seed Exchange -Recommended for hot, humid areas where disease resistance is important. Good Downy Mildew resistance. Productive vines produce 7-8 in. dark-green fruits, tapered on the stem end. A popular variety in the Southeast. Pkt. Organic and Open-Pollinated Ideal for the South East and other areas where it is hot and humid Good production 58 days 2 grams or ~60 Seeds per packet Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors in 12" diameter hills after the last frost when soil is warm. Space hills 6' apart in all directions. Can also be started indoors 2-4 weeks before the last frost for an earlier harvest. Cucumbers benefit from consistent moisture. Provide support for vines to save space. Direct Seed: 1" Deep Seeds to Hill: 6-8 Seeds Thin: To 3-4 Plants Light: Full Sun Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability We are always adding new varieties so please check back often at Seeds - Vegetables (fireflyfarmandmercantile.com)

Babiana Stricta Mix $9.99

Babiana Stricata is a wonderful warm loving plant. It will bloom every spring once established for about 4 weeks. It can also be raised in containers in northern areas - ideal for those that love to have something different and unique. They are hardy to USDA Zones 8-11 only and will be need to be lifted or protected in other climates. Characteristics 12" tall USDA Zones 8-11 (Hardy in these zones, lift and store in winter in other zones) Blooms Spring Full Sun to Partial Shade Additional Information Great for Borders, Rock Gardens and Containers Ships starting in mid to late March Key Planting Tips Babiana should be planted 2" deep and 6-10" apart and in a space that is well-draining. Water during the growing season only.

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Canna Cannasol 'Happy Carmen' from $9.95

Canna 'Happy Carmen' The Cannasol family is made specifically for pots. They provide blooms until frost and grow only to 22" in height. They are care free and are not bothered by deer, rabbits or other rodents. Cannas reward you with lush tropical foliage and standout blooms within a very short time period. Cannas are tropical bulbs and will need to be lifted in zones colder than Zone 7. They are easy to store and will bring your years of enjoyment. Cut the flowers for show stopping arrangements as this will help encourage blooms until frost. Canna bulbs are #1 size bulbs, some of the biggest on the market. Characteristics 18" - 22" tall USDA Zones 7-11 (Hardy in these zones, lift and store in winter in other zones) Summer to Fall Bloom Duration: Continuous Blooms through frost starting in mid to late summer Full Sun (some partial shade is ok) Additional Information Deer, Rodent, Rabbit and Squirrel Resistant Great for Specimen, Mass Plantings, Borders, and Cutting Gardens. Great for butterflies and other pollinators Ships starting late March (weather dependent) Key Planting Tips Plant in full sun with 6” deep. Space 2' apart. Plant when the soil is 60 degrees, well past any frost danger.

Canna Cannasol 'Happy Emily' from $9.95

Canna 'Happy Emily' The Cannasol family is made specifically for pots. They provide blooms until frost and grow only to 22" in height. They are care free and are not bothered by deer, rabbits or other rodents. Cannas reward you with lush tropical foliage and standout blooms within a very short time period. Cannas are tropical bulbs and will need to be lifted in zones colder than Zone 7. They are easy to store and will bring your years of enjoyment. Cut the flowers for show stopping arrangements as this will help encourage blooms until frost. Canna bulbs are #1 size bulbs, some of the biggest on the market. Characteristics 18" - 22" tall USDA Zones 7-11 (Hardy in these zones, lift and store in winter in other zones) Summer to Fall Bloom Duration: Continuous Blooms through frost starting in mid to late summer Full Sun (some partial shade is ok) Additional Information Deer, Rodent, Rabbit and Squirrel Resistant Great for Specimen, Mass Plantings, Borders, and Cutting Gardens. Great for butterflies and other pollinators Ships starting late March (weather dependent) Key Planting Tips Plant in full sun with 6” deep. Space 2' apart. Plant when the soil is 60 degrees, well past any frost danger.

Canna Cannasol 'Happy Isabel' from $9.95

Canna 'Happy Isabel' is a wonderful flower that is deep pink in color. A very rare color for cannas and stays full all summer long. The Cannasol family is made specifically for pots. They provide blooms until frost and grow only to 22" in height. They are care free and are not bothered by deer, rabbits or other rodents. Cannas reward you with lush tropical foliage and standout blooms within a very short time period. Cannas are tropical bulbs and will need to be lifted in zones colder than Zone 7. They are easy to store and will bring your years of enjoyment. Cut the flowers for show stopping arrangements as this will help encourage blooms until frost. Canna bulbs are #1 size bulbs, some of the biggest on the market. Characteristics 18" - 22" tall USDA Zones 7-11 (Hardy in these zones, lift and store in winter in other zones) Summer to Fall Bloom Duration: Continuous Blooms through frost starting in mid to late summer Full Sun (some partial shade is ok) Color is Dark Pink Additional Information Deer, Rodent, Rabbit and Squirrel Resistant Great for Specimen, Mass Plantings, Borders, and Cutting Gardens. Great for butterflies and other pollinators Ships starting late March (weather dependent) Key Planting Tips Plant in full sun with 6” deep. Space 2' apart. Plant when the soil is 60 degrees, well past any frost danger.

Cape Lily Album (Crinum powellii Album), 1 Jumbo Bulb $14.99

Cape Lily Album blooms from mid to late summer. Their bright blooms brighten up shady areas. They are not bothered by wildlife. They are hardy to USDA Zones 7-11 only and will be need to be lifted or protected in other climates. Characteristics 24-36" tall USDA Zones 7-11 (Hardy in these zones, lift and store in winter in other zones) Blooms all summer Full Sun to Partial Shade Additional Information Great for Borders, Cutting Gardens, and Containers Deer and rodent resistant Ships starting in mid to late March Key Planting Tips Crinum should be planted 6-8" and space 6-10" apart. Water after planting.

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Cape Lily Rosea (Crinum powellii Rosea), 1 Jumbo Bulb $12.99 $14.99

Cape Lily Album blooms from mid to late summer. The endless pink blooms brighten attract butterflies and hummingbirds. They are hardy to USDA Zones 7-11 only and will be need to be lifted or protected in other climates. Characteristics 24-36" tall USDA Zones 7-11 (Hardy in these zones, lift and store in winter in other zones) Blooms all summer Full Sun to Partial Shade Additional Information Great for Borders, Cutting Gardens, and Containers Deer and rodent resistant Ships starting in mid to late March Key Planting Tips Crinum should be planted 6-8" and space 6-10" apart. Water after planting.

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Crocosmia Emily McKenzie (Montbretia) $8.99

Pre-Order for Spring 2024! Crocosmia Emily McKenzie (Montbretia) provides an abundance of blooms on graceful but tough branches with minimal effort. Hummingbirds love the blossoms. They are not bothered by deer and other wildlife. They are hardy to USDA Zones 6-9 only and will be need to be lifted or protected in other climates. Characteristics 20-23" tall USDA Zones 6-9 (Hardy in these zones, lift and store in winter in other zones) Blooms in summer Full Sun to Partial Shade Additional Information Great for Borders, Cutting Gardens, and Containers Deer and rodent resistant Key Planting Tips Crinum should be planted 3" and space 6-8" apart. Water after planting. Shipping Information This ships in the spring, typically mid to late March.

Early Moonbeam Watermelon Seeds, Organic

Early Moonbeam Watermelon, Organic $3.25 $3.45

Early Moonbeam Watermelon - 76 days. Sweet, crisp yellow icebox melon, 5-8 lbs. Thin, light green rind. Short vines make this a great melon for small gardens. Developed by Alan Kapuler. Characteristics: Organic and Open-Pollinated 5-8 lbs Sweet flavor Space Spacing plant with short vines. 76 days to maturity 2grams - 20-60 Seeds per packet This variety will grow well in most regions of the United States. Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors in 12" diameter hills after danger of frost has passed and soil has warmed. Space hills 8' apart in all directions. Seeds will germinate in 4-10 days. Can also be started indoors 4 weeks before transplanting out. Watermelons love heat and prefer sandy or light-textured soils. Plant 1/2" deep Hill 6-8 seeds together Thin to 3-4 plants Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

Gallery Cobra Dahlia (Gallery series - Great for Pots) from $8.99

'Gallery Cobra' Dahlias are great for containers and edges of borders. Their 16" height makes them easy to care for and place on patios and porches. No need to pinch back as they stay compact right from the start. Get a head start on spring by starting them 2-3 months before your last frost and they will bloom right into fall. 'Gallery Rembrandt' coppery tones are great for summer and fall color. We provide them in clumps the majority of the time. Sometimes they will be stand alone with necks and eyes depending on the season’s harvest. Characteristics 16” tall (Many people pinch back to encourage a bushier, shorter plant) Blooms are 2-3” wide USDA Zones 8-10 (Hardy in these zones, lift and store in winter in other zones) Summer to Fall Bloom Duration: Continuous Blooms through frost starting in mid to late summer Full Sun to Partial Shade Additional Information Great for Containers and Borders Great for butterflies and other pollinators Ships starting in mid to late March Key Planting Tips Plant in full sun crown 1-2” below the soil. Space ball dahlias about 2’ apart from any neighbor. Plant when the soil is 60 degrees, well past any frost danger. Dahlias love soil that is close to neutral and do well in slightly acidic or slightly alkaline soils. You can amend soil with 10-10-10 or something similar. Just make sure the first number (nitrogen) is 5 or 10. You can fertilize every 4 weeks to help achieve large blossoms. Don’t water until the Dahlia sprouts. If your soil is very dry, water the soil first and then let it stand for 30 minutes before planting. Mulch around your plant leaving bare dirt directly above the tuber.

Homemade Pickles Cucumber Seeds, Organic

Homemade Pickles Cucumber, Organic $3.25

Southern Exposure Seed Exchange -Specially developed for home gardeners. Vigorous plants with good disease resistance, including Downy Mildew resistance. Medium green fruits with small white spines are solid and crisp. Harvest cukes at 1½ in. or larger, up to 6 in. long. Makes robust bite-sized pickles, slices, or large spears. Organic and Open-Pollinated High disease resistance Good production 55 days 2 grams or ~60 Seeds per packet Disease Resistance - Very good for resistance Downy mildew and Powdery mildew Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors in 12" diameter hills after the last frost when soil is warm. Space hills 6' apart in all directions. Can also be started indoors 2-4 weeks before the last frost for an earlier harvest. Cucumbers benefit from consistent moisture. Provide support for vines to save space. Direct Seed: 1" Deep Seeds to Hill: 6-8 Seeds Thin: To 3-4 Plants Light: Full Sun Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability We are always adding new varieties so please check back often at Seeds - Vegetables (fireflyfarmandmercantile.com)

Lilium Asiatic "Matrix Orange" (Asiatic Lily) from $6.99

Asiatic Lilies are super easy to care for and are dependable bloomers year after year. Blooms are upright and look as if they are looking up towards the sun. Our 'Matrix Orange' Asiatic Lily will provide an abundance of orange blooms. Our bulbs are 5” in circumference ( 12-14 cm) which makes them some of the biggest available. USDA Zones 4-9 (Zone 3 with heavy mulch) Mid-Summer flowering Bloom Duration: 3 weeks Cold Hardy Full Sun Bloom Color: Orange Additional Information Great for Naturalizing, Mass Planting, Borders, & Cut Gardens. 24-30” tall Shipping: We start shipping in February and finish shipping in May or when we run out of our bulbs. Key Planting Tips Plant in full sun to partial shade, 6” inches deep with the tip pointing up. Space each bulb 4-6" apart. Well drained soil is essential. Lilies have everything they need to get started, but you can place a teaspoon of bone meal in the soil before planting and use a low nitrogen fertilizer when the first leaves appear in Spring.

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Lilium Asiatic 'Black Eye' (Asiatic Lily) $10.99 $12.99

Asiatic Lilies are super easy to care for and are dependable bloomers year after year. Blooms are upright and look as if they are looking up towards the sun. Our 'Black Eye' Asiatic Lily will provide an abundance of dazzling blooms. Our bulbs are 5” in circumference ( 12-14 cm) which makes them some of the biggest available. USDA Zones 2-9 (Zone 2 & 3 you should mulch for winter protection) Mid-Summer flowering Bloom Duration: 3 weeks Cold Hardy Full Sun Bloom Color: White with Deep Burgundy Center Additional Information Great for Naturalizing, Mass Planting, Borders, & Cut Gardens. 32-40” tall (growing only 12" their first year but loaded with blooms) Shipping: We start shipping in February and finish shipping in May or when we run out of our bulbs. Key Planting Tips Plant in full sun to partial shade, 6” inches deep with the tip pointing up. Space each bulb 4-6" apart. Well drained soil is essential. Lilies have everything they need to get started, but you can place a teaspoon of bone meal in the soil before planting and use a low nitrogen fertilizer when the first leaves appear in Spring.

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Lilium Asiatic 'Buzzer' (Asiatic Lily) $7.99 $8.99

Asiatic Lilies are super easy to care for and are dependable bloomers year after year. Blooms are upright and look as if they are looking up towards the sun. Our 'Buzzer' Asiatic Lily will provide an abundance of red blooms. Our bulbs are 5” in circumference ( 12-14 cm) which makes them some of the biggest available. USDA Zones 2-9 (Zone 2 & 3 you should mulch for winter protection) Mid-Summer flowering Bloom Duration: 3 weeks Cold Hardy Full Sun Bloom Color: Red Additional Information Great for Naturalizing, Mass Planting, Borders, & Cut Gardens. 16-18” tall (growing only 10-12" their first year but loaded with blooms) Shipping: We start shipping in February and finish shipping in May or when we run out of our bulbs. Key Planting Tips Plant in full sun to partial shade, 6” inches deep with the tip pointing up. Space each bulb 4-6" apart. Well drained soil is essential. Lilies have everything they need to get started, but you can place a teaspoon of bone meal in the soil before planting and use a low nitrogen fertilizer when the first leaves appear in Spring.

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Lilium Asiatic 'Classic Joy' (Yellow Asiatic Lily) from $6.99

Asiatic Lilies are super easy to care for and are dependable bloomers year after year. Blooms are upright and look as if they are looking up towards the sun. Our Classic Joy' Asiatic Lily will provide an abundance of yellow blooms. Our bulbs are 5” in circumference ( 12-14 cm) which makes them some of the biggest available. USDA Zones 4-9 (Zone 3 with heavy mulch) Mid-Summer flowering Bloom Duration: 3 weeks Cold Hardy Full Sun Bloom Color: Yellow Additional Information Great for Naturalizing, Mass Planting, Borders, & Cut Gardens. 24-30” tall Shipping: We start shipping in February and finish shipping in May or when we run out of our bulbs. Key Planting Tips Plant in full sun to partial shade, 6” inches deep with the tip pointing up. Space each bulb 4-6" apart. Well drained soil is essential. Lilies have everything they need to get started, but you can place a teaspoon of bone meal in the soil before planting and use a low nitrogen fertilizer when the first leaves appear in Spring.

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Lilium Asiatic 'Golden Matrix' (Asiatic Lily) from $6.99

Asiatic Lilies are super easy to care for and are dependable bloomers year after year. Blooms are upright and look as if they are looking up towards the sun. Our 'Golden Matrix' Asiatic Lily will provide an abundance of yellow blooms. Their freckles add an another elment of interest in the garden Our bulbs are 5” in circumference ( 12-14 cm) which makes them some of the biggest available. USDA Zones 4-9 (Zone 3 with heavy mulch) Mid-Summer flowering Bloom Duration: 3 weeks Cold Hardy Full Sun Bloom Color: Yellow with black freckles Additional Information Great for Naturalizing, Mass Planting, Borders, & Cut Gardens. 18” tall Shipping: We start shipping in February and finish shipping in May or when we run out of our bulbs. Key Planting Tips Plant in full sun to partial shade, 6” inches deep with the tip pointing up. Space each bulb 4-6" apart. Well drained soil is essential. Lilies have everything they need to get started, but you can place a teaspoon of bone meal in the soil before planting and use a low nitrogen fertilizer when the first leaves appear in Spring.

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Lilium Asiatic 'Golden Stone' (Asiatic Lily) $9.49

Asiatic Lilies are super easy to care for and are dependable bloomers year after year. Blooms are upright and look as if they are looking up towards the sun. Our 'Golden Stone' Asiatic Lily will provide an abundance of yellow blooms with dark centers. Our bulbs are 5” in circumference ( 12-14 cm) which makes them some of the biggest available. USDA Zones 2-9 (Zone 2 & 3 mulch for winter protection) Mid-Summer flowering Bloom Duration: 3 weeks Cold Hardy Full Sun Bloom Color: Yellow and Dark Orange Additional Information Great for Naturalizing, Mass Planting, Borders, & Cut Gardens. 24-30” tall Shipping: We start shipping in February and finish shipping in May or when we run out of our bulbs. Key Planting Tips Plant in full sun to partial shade, 6” inches deep with the tip pointing up. Space each bulb 4-6" apart. Well drained soil is essential. Lilies have everything they need to get started, but you can place a teaspoon of bone meal in the soil before planting and use a low nitrogen fertilizer when the first leaves appear in Spring.

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Lilium Asiatic 'Inuvik' (Asiatic Lily) $10.99 $13.99

Asiatic Lilies are super easy to care for and are dependable bloomers year after year. Blooms are upright and look as if they are looking up towards the sun. Our 'Inuvik' Asiatic Lily will provide an abundance of dazzling blooms. Our bulbs are 5” in circumference ( 12-14 cm) which makes them some of the biggest available. USDA Zones 2-9 (Zone 2 & 3 you should mulch for winter protection) Mid-Summer flowering Bloom Duration: 3 weeks Cold Hardy Full Sun Bloom Color: White Additional Information Great for Naturalizing, Mass Planting, Borders, & Cut Gardens. 24-28” tall (growing only 12" their first year but loaded with blooms) Shipping: We start shipping in February and finish shipping in May or when we run out of our bulbs. Key Planting Tips Plant in full sun to partial shade, 6” inches deep with the tip pointing up. Space each bulb 4-6" apart. Well drained soil is essential. Lilies have everything they need to get started, but you can place a teaspoon of bone meal in the soil before planting and use a low nitrogen fertilizer when the first leaves appear in Spring.

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