Hardy Perennials

This award-winning combination of silken-petaled, double poppies features shimmering watercolor shades including cream, apricot, peach, coral, lavender, pink and bicolors and picotees. It took breeders years to develop these lustrous soft colors. Angel’s Choir poppies are exquisite in the garden as the blossoms sway gracefully on nodding 3 foot tall stems above frothy gray-green foliage. These easy-to-grow and irresistible flowers are the perfect way to welcome the joys of spring. Papaver rhoeas Characteristics: Gardens of Watercolor Blossoms is what you find here Frost hardy Re-seeding annual Loves rich garden soil 2'-3 tall .2 gram (~2000 seeds) Instructions - Sow seeds directly into a finely textured garden bed in full sun as early in spring as ground can be worked. To help space the fine seeds, mix with dry sand before sowing. Cover very lightly with fine soil and keep seed bed moist as seedlings emerge over 7 to 14 days Poppies can be started indoors as transplants but direct seeding is best and HIGHLY Recommended Direct Seed 1/4" deep Germination 10-15 days Thin 8-10" apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

Bird and Butterfly Mix Flowers from $3.25 $3.75

Firefly Farm & Mercantile - This blend of natives, wildflowers, and ornamentals will provide food and cover for butterflies, songbirds and other pollinators. This is a very colorful mix filled with 21 species will have your gardens or meadows alive with flying jewels everywhere. Sows 200 square feet per oz, or 3,000 sq ft per pound 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. Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of availability

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Black Beauty Poppy Open-Pollinated Seeds

Black Beauty Poppy, Organic $3.50

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

Black Hollyhock Flower, Heirloom pre-1629 $3.75 $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 At least 30 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

Buttercream California Poppy $3.25

Buttercream California Poppy Seeds - This lovely and unusual California poppy has silky soft, buttercream colored blossoms. Easy to grow, the abundant paper-thin blossoms nod the in the wind and shine for weeks above mounded plants with feathery gray-green foliage. Like all California poppies, Buttercream is carefree and very forgiving of poor soil. Perfect for a neglected area or hard to cultivate slope or simply grow them for a joyful garden display with a natural ambience. Eschscholzia californica Characteristics: Buttercream Yellow Blossoms Re-seeding annual Tolerates poor soil 3-4' tall 78 days 2 grams (~1200 seeds) 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 and HIGHLY Recommended Direct Seed 1/4" deep Germination 10-15 days Thin 8-10" apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

Chima Family Heirloom Poppy, Organic $3.75 $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 Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of availability

Copper Pot California Poppy $3.25

Stunning Orange Blossoms - The blossoms of this luminous California poppy glow in radiant coppery-red shades, especially dazzling when lit by the sun. Copper Pot’s satiny flowers shine like bright beacons above mounds of feathery, gray-green foliage. Their vibrant colors are real showstoppers throughout spring and early summer. Ideal for drifts of cheerful color, these easy to grow flowers will often naturalize and happily resow themselves for another season of bloom. Copper Pot is perfect to cover bare or neglected garden areas. Eschscholzia californica Characteristics: Deep Orange Blossoms Re-seeding annual Tolerates poor soil 3-4' tall 78 days 2 grams (~1200 seeds) 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 and HIGHLY Recommended Direct Seed 1/4" deep Germination 10-15 days Thin 8-10" apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

Dancing Ballerinas California Poppy $3.25

Dancing Ballerinas California Poppy Seeds - Enchanting Dancing Ballerina is a graceful mix of special California poppies that have unusual fully double and semidouble blossoms with delicate fluted petals. These paper-thin, glowing flowers bloom in a shimmering range of rich sherbet colors including deep rose, lilac, scarlet, orange, yellow and white. Like all California poppies, you’ll find carefree Dancing Ballerina is easy to grow and forgiving of poor soil. The abundant flowers shine on slender stems above feathery, gray-green foliage. Eschscholzia californica Characteristics: Beautiful double blossoms! Re-seeding annual Tolerates poor soil 3-4' tall 78 days 2 grams (~1200 seeds) 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 and HIGHLY Recommended Direct Seed 1/4" deep Germination 10-15 days Thin 8-10" apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

Doubled Chinensis Mix Dianthus Seeds, Organic

Doubled Chinensis Mix Dianthus, Organic $3.45 $3.75

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

Dusky Rose California Poppy $3.25

Dusky Rose California Poppy Seeds - This pretty and unusual California poppy has silky, deep rose-tinted blossoms that glow with iridescent color. For weeks in spring, the abundant, paper-thin flowers float on slender stems above mounded plants with feathery grey-green foliage. Like all California poppies, Dusky Rose is carefree, easy to grow and forgiving of poor soil. Perfect for a neglected area, a hard to cultivate slope or simply grow and enjoy Dusky Rose for a lovely natural ambience in any garden area. Eschscholzia californica Characteristics: Deep Rose Silky Blossoms Re-seeding annual Tolerates poor soil 3-4' tall 78 days 2 grams (~1275 seeds) 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 and HIGHLY Recommended Direct Seed 1/4" deep Germination 10-15 days Thin 8-10" apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

Dwarf Columbine Flower $3.00 $3.75

Firefly Farm & Mercantile - Dwarf Columbine is a dwarf style columbine adorned in a multitude of colors. We are in the process of updating our picture as it is no longer available with Seedsavers for this year. They are 10-18” tall and will casually reseed to keep an abundance of blooms going for years to come. The flowers face downwards and have longer spurs that form the classic combine curl. This has been known as Granny’s Bonnet. This Columbine is native to Europe but makes itself home in gardens around the world. The self-sowing variety prefers even moisture and grows best in full sun to partial shade, ideally with afternoon shade in hot climates. Perennial. Perennial Full sun to partial shade is optimal 1/2 gram or 350 Seeds Instructions: Sow seeds outdoors after the last frost. Columbine prefers well-drained average soil. Water regularly, keeping leaves dry. Remove spent blossoms frequently to prolong blooming. Start Indoors: 6-8 weeks before the last frost Germination: 3-4 weeks Plant Outdoors: 8-10” Apart Light: Full to Partial Sun

Eastern Red Columbine, Native Flower from $3.00 $3.95

Firefly Farm & Mercantile - Eastern Red Columbine is native to the central and eastern Untied States. It is a late spring to early summer flowering perennial. Bees and other polliantors rely on these woodland species for valuable nectar and pollen. This is very abundant at Firefly Farm & Mercantile. You would see this along our Wild Flower Trail in mid May to mid June typically. They are 10-18” tall and will casually reseed to keep an abundance of blooms going for years to come. The flowers face downwards and have longer spurs that form the classic combine curl. The self-sowing variety prefers even moisture and grows best in full sun to partial shade, ideally with afternoon shade in hot climates. Perennial. Botanical name: Aquilegia canadensis Perennial Full sun to partial shade is optimal Instructions: Sow seeds outdoors after the last frost. Columbine prefers well-drained average soil. Water regularly, keeping leaves dry. Remove spent blossoms frequently to prolong blooming. Start Indoors: 6-8 weeks before the last frost Germination: 3-4 weeks Plant Outdoors: 8-10” Apart Light: Full Sun

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Faeire Queen Apricot Foxglove Flower Seeds, Heirloom

Faeire Queen Apricot Foxglove Flower, Heirloom $3.25 $3.39

Renee's Garden EXCLUSIVE - - These classic, elegant cottage garden flowers thrive happily in filtered sunlight or sun-dappled corners. Faerie Queen has multiple spires packed with thimble-shaped, elongated bells in pastel apricot with delicately speckled, creamy throats. The tall flower stalks bloom effortlessly above large, leafy bases from late spring to early summer, adding a magical fairy tale quality to the garden. Cut Faerie Queen for enchanting bouquets of graceful form and soft color. Biennial. (Digitalis purpurea) Biennial plants grow to 4-5 feet tall Bell-shaped apricot blossoms attract pollinators and birds 2000 Seeds. .3grams 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 Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of availability

Falling in Love Shirley Poppy $3.25

This joyful mixture of Shirley poppies is selected for its beautiful flowers in entrancing color combinations that light up the spring garden. It includes both single and double blossoms, many with contrasting picotee edges, in a glowing array of colors including crimson, rose-red, white and peach. The 2 to 3 foot tall nodding flowers will shine in your spring garden with satiny blossoms that sway gracefully above frothy foliage. Papaver rhoeas Characteristics: Shades of Red, White and Peach Blossoms Frost hardy Re-seeding annual Loves rich garden soil 2'-3 tall 1 gram (~2000 seeds) Instructions - Sow seeds directly into a finely textured garden bed in full sun as early in spring as ground can be worked. To help space the fine seeds, mix with dry sand before sowing. Cover very lightly with fine soil and keep seed bed moist as seedlings emerge over 7 to 14 days Poppies can be started indoors as transplants but direct seeding is best and HIGHLY Recommended Direct Seed 1/4" deep Germination 10-15 days Thin 8-10" apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

French Flounce Poppy, Heirloom Carnation Poppies $3.25

Breathtaking - Poppy lovers will rejoice in this gorgeous mix of tall, antique, double-flowering varieties we import from a fine old French firm. The Carnation or Feather Poppy has deeply cut, fringed 4 inch blossoms. The Peony Flowering Poppy, like its namesake, opens into huge glamorous poufs of softly ruffled petals. The graceful stems with nodding buds unfurl and glow in shades of scarlet, pink, salmon, violet, purple, deep red and white. Grow these statuesque flowers for unparalleled late spring beauty on. Papaver paeoniflorum & laciniatum Characteristics: Fringed Pink Blossoms Frost hardy Re-seeding annual Loves rich garden soil 3-5' tall 1 gram (~700 seeds) Instructions - Sow seeds directly into a finely textured garden bed in full sun as early in spring as ground can be worked. To help space the fine seeds, mix with dry sand before sowing. Cover very lightly with fine soil and keep seed bed moist as seedlings emerge over 7 to 14 days Poppies can be started indoors as transplants but direct seeding is best and HIGHLY Recommended Direct Seed 1/4" deep Germination 10-15 days Thin 8-10" apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

Garden Orchids Sweet Pea Seeds, Perennial Sweet Pea

Garden Orchids Sweet Pea, Perennial Sweet Pea $3.39 $3.69

Renee's Garden - The delicate soft shade of Celeste’s silky ruffled blooms reminds me most of the wonderful pale blue of my favorite spring iris. Blue Celeste’s alluring pastel blossoms are very perfumed and bloom abundantly, 4 to 5 to a stem. They make entrancing vase flowers with lovely luminous color, fragrance and form. You’ll have lots to cut as this British-bred specialty sweet pea offers a strong performance in the garden. These sweet blue flowers hold the eye and heart. Characteristics: Early Blooming Sweet Peas Large ruffled blooms Annual Climbing Vine Soft watercolor shades Lasting cut flowers Approx 45-50 seeds Instructions - Sweet peas must have well-drained soil, so dig deeply and enrich with aged manure or compost before sowing seeds. Erect a well-anchored trellis, vertical netting or other support for vines before planting. Sow seeds in full sun in cool early spring weather as early as the ground can be worked. In mild winter areas, where the ground does not freeze, plant in fall; seeds will germinate and form strong root systems, then overwinter to bloom strongly in spring. Plant sweet pea seeds 1 inch deep and 2 to 3 inches apart. When seedlings are 2 inches tall, thin them 4 to 5 inches apart, to allow plants room to mature. Plant in: February - April Full sun Plant 1 inch deep Plant 2-3 inches apart 12-20 days to germinate Mature Height: 6-8 feet Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers due to availability.

Giant Spotted Foxglove Flower, Organic $3.75 $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 Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of availability

Heirloom Chocolate Daisy, Native (Southwest USA) $3.35 $3.99

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

Honey Bee Flower Mixture from $3.00

Honey Bee Flower Seed Mixture The Honey Bee Seed mix is the result of many years of research on honey bee flower preferences in our test garden. It is a blend of adaptable, annual and perennial flowers that provide nectar and pollen to honey bees. These flowers provide nectar and pollen to honey bees all season long. It is ideal for honey beekeepers and others interested in honey bee health. This mix can be used in garden beds, borders, and other maintained areas. Flowers: Blanketflower (Gaillardia aristata), California Poppy (Eschscholzia californica), Cape Forget-Me-Not (Anchusa capensis), China Aster (Callistephus chinensis), Chinese Forget-Me-Not (Cynoglossum amabile), Corn Poppy (Papaver rhoeas), Lacy Phacelia (Phacelia tanacetifolia), Lance-Leaved Coreopsis (Coreopsis lanceolata), Mexican Hat (Ratibida columnifera), New England Aster (Symphyotrichum novae-angliae), Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea), Purple Giant Hyssop (Agastache rugosa), Purple Prairie Clover (Dalea purpurea), Scarlet Cinquefoil (Potentilla thurberi), S iberian Wallflower (Cheiranthus allionii), Slender Mountain Mint (Pycnanthemum tenuifolium), Sulphur Cosmos (Cosmos sulphureus), Sweet Basil (Ocimum basilicum), Sweet Mignonette (Reseda odorata) Seeding Rates: 4 oz for 1,000sq ft 6-12 lbs per acre (depends on density of existing plantings) 1 Acre with Grass - 6 lbs per acre 1 Acre with Flowers - 12 lbs per acre 1 oz packets when planted with flowers it will do 250 sq ft Instructions - Sow seeds anytime: fall before winter sets in, spring or summer. The area should be worked to either be free of all plants or prepared to allow seed contact to soil when planting in existing beds. Some grasses will germinate in the cool weather, while others will remain dormant until the is warms. Sow 1/4" deep Germination 10-20 days

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

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