Bee Feed Mix Flowers
$3.45
$3.95
Seed Exchange - This very colorful early-, mid-, and late-blooming flower mix benefits pollinators all season long. An extraordinary blend of annual and perennial flowers yields nectar and pollen for wild bees, honey bees, and other pollinators, and is suitable for short-tongued and long-tongued bees. Sow in maintained landscapes such as garden beds, borders, and managed meadows.
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Annuals and perennials
Early, late, and mid-blooming flowers
Beautiful mix of colors
Flowers provide bee forage all season
Packet sows 50 square feet
Varieties included:
Forget-Me-Not, Chinese - Cynoglossum amabile
Wallflower, Siberian - Cheiranthus allionii
Poppy, California, Orange - Eschscholzia californica
Coneflower, Purple - Echinacea purpurea
Aster, China, Single Mix - Callistephus chinensis
Poppy,Corn, Mixed - Papaver rhoeas
Coreopsis, Lance Leaved - Coreopsis lanceolata
Flax, Blue - Linum lewisii
Baby Blue-Eyes - Nemophila menziesii
Tidy-Tips - Layia platyglossa
Gilia, Globe - Gilia capitata
Indian Blanket - Gaillardia pulchella
Coreopsis, Plains - Coreopsis tinctoria
Sweet Alyssum, Tall White - Lobularia maritima
Hyssop, Lavender - Agastache foeniculum
Daisy, Fleabane - Erigeron annuus
Aster, New England - Symphyotrichum novae-angliae
Bergamot - Monarda fistulosa
Instructions - You may sow the bee feed mix 1 to 2 weeks before your average last frost date. Mix the seed with some sand or sawdust, broadcast the seed, and then go over the area with a rake to work the seed into the soil a little.
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St. John's Wort
$3.45
$3.95
The Seed Savers Exchange - Highly esteemed medicinal herb since ancient times. Widely used as an herbal treatment for depression. Shrubby plant with yellow flowers. Grows 12-16" tall and flowers early. Perennial in zones 4-8. (Hypericum perforatum)
Characteristics:
A perennial plant in zones 4-8
Plants grow to 12-16 inches tall
Shrub-like plants
Yellow flowers bloom early
Instructions - Sow seeds indoors just beneath the surface of the soil. Seeds can also be directly sown outdoors as soon as soil can be worked in spring. Does best in well-drained soil. Transplant 2-3 weeks before the last frost.
Sow seed indoors 8-10 weeks before the last frost
Germination 30-90 days
Plant 12" apart
Full Sun to Partial Shade
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Bird and Butterfly Mix Flowers
$3.45
$3.95
The Seed Savers Exchange - This annual and perennial mixture of flowers will provide nectar to many species of butterflies, including brushfoots, monarchs, skippers, sulphurs and swallowtails. Some of these plants will also provide food for butterfly larvae. Sows 125 square feet per oz.
Annuals and perennials
Early, late, and mid-blooming flowers
Beautiful mix of colors
Provides nectar to many species of butterflies
Some plants will provide food for butterfly larvae
Packet sows 30 square feet
Varieties included:
Candytuft, Annual - Iberis umbellata
Wallflower, Siberian - Cheiranthus allionii
Larkspur, Rocket - Delphinium consolida
Lupine, Perennial - Lupinus perennis
Gayfeather - Liatris spicata
Coneflower, Purple - Echinaceae purpurea
Blanketflower - Gaillardia aristata
Aster, China, Single Mix - Callistephus chinensis
Cornflower 'Polka Dot Mix' - Centaurea cyanus
Poppy, California Orange - Eschscholzia californica
Indian Blanket - Gaillardia pulchella
Sage, Scarlet - Salvia coccinea
Coreopsis, Lance Leaved - Coreopsis lanceolata
Godetia, Dwarf - Clarkia amoena
Coneflower, Dwarf Red - Ratibida columnifera
Coreopsis, Dwarf Plains - Coreopsis tinctoria
Mint, Lemon - Monarda citriodora
Milkweed, Butterfly - Asclepias tuberosa
Sweet Alyssum, Tall White - Lobularia maritima
Black-Eyed Susan - Rudbeckia hirta
Instructions - You may sow the bee feed mix 1 to 2 weeks before your average last frost date. Mix the seed with some sand or sawdust, broadcast the seed, and then go over the area with a rake to work the seed into the soil a little.This product is best seeded at 6-12 lbs per acre or 5 ounces for 1000 square feet.
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Outhouse Hollyhock Flowers, early 1900's Heirloom, Organic
$3.45
$3.95
The Seed Savers Exchange - (Alcea rosea) This classic variety has graced outbuildings on Iowa farmsteads for over a century. Years ago, refined ladies just looked for the hollyhocks and didn’t have to ask where the outhouse was. Single blooms of white, light pink, magenta, and burgundy. Blooms the second year in the North or first year in more moderate climates. Self-seeding biennial, 6-9' tall.
Organic
Self-seeding biennial grows to 6-9 feet tall
Single blossoms in shades of white, pink, and red
Great for ornamental plantings in the garden
100 seeds per packet
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
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Black Beauty Poppy, Organic
$3.25
$3.25
The poppy looks like a gorgeous peony!
High Mowing Organic Seeds - With a combination of double flowers and single petal blooms with dark velvety burgundy color. Black Beauty is a stunning eye-catcher, unlike any poppy you've ever seen. And like all poppies it's easy to grow, needs minimal care, and will re-seed itself. Approx. 18,000 seeds/oz.
Characteristics:
Organic, non-GMO, and open-pollinated
Re-seeding annual
Tolerates poor soil
3-4' tall
78 days
1/64 oz
Instructions - This poppy is a hardy annual preferring full sun, well-drained sandy soil. It will do well in poor soils so do not fertilize. Direct seed in fall for early summer blooms in zones 7-10, plant in spring for late summer blooms in all zones. The plant will be reseeded, but it is also helpful to gather some seeds to replant next year. Poppies can be started indoors as transplants but direct seeding is best
Direct Seed 1/4" deep
Germination 10-15 days
Thin 8-10" apart
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Orange Resina Calendula - Calendula officinalis, Organic
$3.75
$4.00
The Living Seed Company -The orange resina calendula is the most medicinal and sought after. A Native to Southern Europe. Calendula quickly naturalizes. Calendula will bring sunshine to your winter garden. The edibles petals are sweet and tangy.
Easy to grow and propagate. Commonly used in skin care, reducing inflammation, controlling bleeding, and healing damaged or irritated tissue.
Organic
Medicinal
Cut flower
Annual plants grow to 18" inches tall
50 Seeds
Instructions - Sow seeds indoors 1/4" deep. Transplant after last frost. Can also be directly sown outdoors after the last frost. Plant light well-drained soil
Germination 7-14 days
Plant 6-12" apart
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Black Hollyhock Flower, Heirloom pre-1629
$3.45
$3.95
Seed Exchange - This single hollyhock was described in 1629 by English botanist John Parkinson as being “of a darke red like blackblood.” It appears black on overcast days, but will have a hint of red in bright sun. Plant next to a white fence for a spectacular contrast. 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
100 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
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Giant Spotted Foxglove Flower, Organic
$3.45
$3.95
The Seed Savers Exchange - Popular cottage garden flower from England. A great choice for mixing into borders, for naturalizing, or for mass planting. This is a superior strain with large, spotted, white and pink flowers borne on 5-6' tall stems. Although frequently visited by hummingbird moths, the plants, seeds, and foliage of this variety are all poisonous—please use caution. Biennial.
Organic
Biennial plants grow to 5-6 feet tall
Bell-shaped white and pink blossoms attract pollinators and birds
250 Seeds
Instructions - Sow seeds indoors just beneath the surface of the soil. Transplant outdoors 2-3 weeks before the last frost. Prefers rich, moist, cool soil. May require staking. Alternatively, it can be planted outside right around the last frost to early summer. The plant simply needs time to develop a solid root structure before the winter to be able to bloom the following year.
Start indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost
Germination 14-21 days
Plant 6-9" apart
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Hyssop Flower, 1,300 years old heirloom
$3.45
$3.95
The Seed Savers Exchange - Used as early as the 7th century to improve the smell of kitchens and hospitals. Hyssop leaves are used to flavor salads, soups, liqueurs, and stews. Essential oil used in perfumes. Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Plants grow 18-24". Perennial in zones 4-9.
Characteristics:
A perennial plant in zones 4-9
Plants grow to 18-24 inches
Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds
Drought resistant
250 Seeds
Instructions - Sow seeds indoors just beneath surface of soil. Success is greatly improved if seeds are placed with soil into a plastic bag and refrigerated for 4-6 weeks. Once removed from the cool, place in an area that is between 55-65°F. Plant out after danger of frost has passed in late spring. Prefers average well-drained soil.
Sow seed indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost
Germination 7-10 days
Plant 6-12" apart
Full Sun to Partial Shade
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Lemon Mint, 1,000 years old Heirloom
$3.25
$3.75
The Seed Savers Exchange - Used by Native Americans for medicinal and culinary purposes, the citrus-flavored leaves of lemon mint can be minced and added to fruit jellies. Its beautiful purple bracts, held on 24-30" tall plants, are aromatic and colorful in the fall and attract bees. Hardy perennial in zones 5-9.
Characteristics:
Self-seeding annual plants
Plants grow to 24-30 inches tall
Purple flower bracts attract bees
Leaves are aromatic and citrus-flavored
Instructions - Sow seeds indoors just beneath surface of soil. Plant out in early spring just before last frost. Remove spent blossoms regularly to prolong blooming.
Sow seed indoors 8-10 weeks before the last frost
Germination 10-20 days
Plant 12-24" apart
Full Sun to Partial Shade
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Chima Family Heirloom Poppy, Organic
$3.45
$3.95
Seed Exchange - The stunning double flowers of this breadseed poppy are coral-pink and reach 2-2 ½' tall. Valeria Dukelow donated this gorgeous poppy to Seed Savers Exchange in 2012 and has grown it in her Pittsburgh garden since the 1960s, when she obtained the seeds from her Romanian-born mother. All plant parts except the seeds are toxic.
Organic
Stunning double dark pink to red blooms
Grows 2 to 2.5 feet tall
Blooms late June - July
200 Seeds
Instructions - Direct seeding is preferable, as poppies do not like to have their roots disturbed. Sow seeds outdoors in the early spring when the soil is still cool and light frost is possible. Can also be sown in the fall just before the ground freezes. Plants will tolerate poor soil.
Direct Seed 1/4" deep
Germination 10-15 days
Thin 8-10" apart
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Lavender Hyssop Flower
$3.25
$3.75
Seed Exchange - Masses of purple flower spikes sit atop lush deep-green foliage. Leaves emit a potent licorice scent when crushed and can be used as a flavoring for cooking and for tea. Makes an excellent cut flower. Plants grow 1-3' tall. Acts as a biennial and self-sows readily on open ground. Hardy to zone 4.
Characteristics:
Self-seeding, biennial/perennial
Hardy to zone 4
Plants grow to 1-3 feet
Purple flowers and leaves that smell of licorice
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
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Lavender Double Poppy, Organic
$3.45
$3.95
The Seed Savers Exchange - Jan Suchomel of Van Horne, Iowa, discovered this poppy growing in the backyard garden when she moved to Van Horne from Cedar Rapids in 1967 and proceeded, over the next three decades, to give its seeds to all her family members. She was so taken with the flower that she even planted some of its seeds at the senior complex she moved to in 2003 so that she could continue to enjoy its colorful blooms. All plant parts except the seeds are toxic. 91 days.
Characteristics:
From the Collection for 2023
Self-seedling annual
Beautiful double lavender blooms
Organic
Grows 2 to 3 feet tall
Blooms June - July
Instructions - Direct seeding is preferable, as poppies do not like to have their roots disturbed. Sow seeds outdoors in the early spring when the soil is still cool and light frost is possible. Can also be sown in the fall just before the ground freezes. Plants will tolerate poor soil.
Direct Seed: 1/4" Deep
Germination: 10-15 days
Thin: 8-10" Apart
Light: Fall Sun
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Tall Russell Lupine Flower
$3.45
$3.95
The Seed Savers Exchange - Well-balanced mixture of lupines with a full-color range. Perennial lupines are found growing wild from California to British Columbia. Steady improvements of the wild strains have been in progress by breeders for centuries. A great example of how flower breeders have taken a native species and selected for many different color combinations. A short-lived perennial, 3-4' tall.
Characteristics:
Short-lived perennial
Plants grow to 3-4 feet tall
Flowers in reds, purples, yellows, pinks, and salmons
Great for borders, ornamental plantings, and cut flowers
100 Seeds
Instructions -Sow seeds indoors 1/8" deep. Transplant outdoors after the last frost. Can also be sown outdoors in early spring when soil is cool and a light frost is still possible, or in early autumn where winters are mild.
Start indoors 8-10 weeks before the last frost
Germination 14-21 days
Plant 24-36" apart
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Sweet William Electron Blend Flower, 1500's Heirloom, Organic
$3.45
$3.95
The Seed Savers Exchange - Sweet William has enchanted flower lovers since the 1500s. Dependable, pollinator-attracting plants provide continuous blooms of clove-scented flowers from late spring until frost. Bicolor shades of red, magenta, pink, and white make a splash in gardens, cut-flower arrangements, and salads. Yes, the petals are also edible! 18-24" tall, readily reseeds. Biennial. Organic.
Easy-to-grow
Hardy annual plants grow to 2-3 feet
Bright blue flowers bloom throughout the season
Self-seeding
25 Seeds
Instructions: Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors when a light frost is still possible. Will self-sow profusely. Prefers average soil and tolerates dry conditions. Good cut flower, fresh or dried seedpod.
Direct Seed: 1/8" Deep
Germination: 7-15 Days
Thin: 8-12" Apart
Light: Full Sun
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