Benary's Giant Zinnia Heirloom
$5.75
Seed Savers Exchange - Magnificent when in bloom and easy to grow, this beautiful, large-flowered strain of zinnia is from Ernst Benary, one of the oldest German seed companies (founded in Erfurt in 1843). Its fully double blossoms measure 4-5" across and come in a wide array of colors. The long stems of this annual make it ideal for use in arrangements and bouquets. Annual, 3-4' tall.
Best-Seller
Annual plants grow to 3-4 feet tall
Double blossoms grow to 4-5 inches across
Wide variety of colors
Long stems make for a great cut flower
50 Seeds
Instructions -Sow seeds outdoors after last frost. Zinnias prefer well-drained average soil. Water regularly, keeping leaves dry. Remove spent blossoms frequently to prolong blooming.
Sow 1/8" Deep
Germination 5-24 days
Thin 10-12" apart
Full Sun
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Organic Valentine Sunflower
$3.25
$3.75
The Seed Savers Exchange - Bred by Dr. Kovács of Budapest, Hungary. Beautiful soft primrose-yellow petals with rounded tips, dark brown central disk. Plants grow 5' tall; many side branches produce 5-6" flowers. Cut flowers can last 7-10 days. For longer-lasting bouquets of flowers, be sure to pick heads that are just about to open. Annual, 70 days.
Characteristics:
Organic
Annual flowers with multiple flower heads per plant
Plants grow to 5-6 feet tall
Pale yellow flowers last 7-10 days as a cut flower
70 days
50 seeds per packet
Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors after the last frost. Sunflowers prefer full sun to light shade and well-drained rich soil. Provide support for tall plants.
Sow 1/2" Deep
Plant 6" Apart
Germination 10-14 days
Plant 24-36" apart
Light: Full Sun
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Organic Hella Sonnenblume Sunflower
$3.25
$3.25
A stunning dwarf sunflower for bouquets!
High Mowing Organic Seeds - Lovely 4" diameter gold-petaled blooms are incredibly uniform on sturdy 12" stems. Cute, undeniably dwarf plants reach only 3.5' in height, but from the main stalk, each produces an abundance of long, ruler-straight stems perfect for cutting. Easy to harvest with long vase life - an instant stand-out in our trials! From our friends at Swiss biodynamic seed company Sativa Seeds. Approx. 2,000 seeds/oz.
Characteristics:
Organic, non-GMO, and open-pollinated
Superb cut flower
2-3' tall
Annual
75-80 days
1/16 oz approx.
Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors after the last frost. Sunflowers prefer full sun to light shade and well-drained rich soil. Provide support for tall plants.
Sow 1/2" - 1" Deep
Plant and Thin to 12" Apart
Germination 10-14 days
Plant 24-36" apart
Full Sun
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Picotee Cosmos, Organic
$2.99
$3.25
Southern Exposure Seed Exchange - Picotee Cosmos are great for cut flower arrangements. It takes 56 days to bloom beautiful 1.5-2 inch cosmos in shades of pink, red, and white, mostly with streaked petals. This strain was selected from a Tasmanian white heorloom.
Certified Organic
Heirloom
Especially well-suited to the South-East
From Small Farms
4-5 ft. plants
Edible flower petals
Seed heads attract birds.
Instructions - Annual. Germination: 14 days, 70 degrees F. Prefers full sun. Tolerates partial shade, poor soils, and drought once established. For earlier blooms sow indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost. Or sow outdoors after all danger of frost. Plant 1/4” deep; thin to 12”-14” spacing. Deadhead to prolong blooming.
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Sensation Mix Cosmos Mixture Flower, 1936 Heirloom
$3.25
$3.75
Our children love to pick flowers and cosmos let them pick all the flowers they seem to want. The more you pick them, the more they bloom.
The Seed Savers Exchange - One of the earliest-blooming cosmos mixtures, this annual is a great choice for northern gardeners. An All-American Selections winner in 1936, this longtime garden favorite produces large, sturdy plants adorned with beautiful, ferny foliage and flowers in a wide mixture of colors, from white and pink to cerise. An excellent cut flower. Half-hardy annual, 4-5' tall.
Characteristics:
Very easy to grow
Half-hardy annual plants grow to 4-5 feet tall
Tubular flowers in pink, red, and white
Great in cut flower arrangements
Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors after the last frost. Cosmos prefer poor soil. They will thrive with very little attention and do not need a lot of water. Excellent cut flower. Remove spent blossoms regularly to prolong blooming. May require staking.
Sow 1/2" Deep
Germination 3-10 days
Plant 18-36" apart
Full Sun to Partial Shade
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Himalayan Celosia Amaranth, Organic
$3.25
$3.75
The Seed Savers Exchange - (Celosia argentea spicata) Gorgeous, spiked, light-pink, and deep-magenta plumes grow 3" high on full, branching plants that reach about 2′ tall. Flowers have an excellent vase life, can either stand alone or fill out bouquets and command attention in gardens and containers. Also known as wheat celosia and red fox, this variety attracts bees and other pollinators from mid-afternoon until dusk. Annual. 75 days.
Characteristics:
Organic
Annual
Great cut flavor or bedding plant
Plants grow to 24 inches
Pink to Magenta plums
New for 2023
Instructions - Sow seeds indoors just beneath the surface of the soil. Plant out into average, well-drained soil after the danger of frost has passed. Good cutting flower, fresh or dried.
Direct Seed: 1/4" deep
Germination: 10-15 days
Thin: 8-10" apart
Light: Full Sun
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Peruviana Yellow Zinnia, Organic, 1700 Heirloom
$3.25
$3.75
Southern Exposure Seed Exchange - Peruviana Yellow Zinnia was introduced in 1994 by SESE. Single blooms, 1½ in. diameter, are yellow changing to light yellow. Appropriate for historical gardens, mass plantings, rockeries, or natural settings. Ht. 18-24 in.
Certified Organic
Family Heirloom
Especially well-suited to the South-East
From Small Farms
Easy to grow
Instructions - Annual. Germination: 70°F, 7 days. Full sun Direct sow or sow indoors 3-4 weeks before transplanting after the last frost. Space 12-24” apart depending on plant height.
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Organic Mammoth Sunflower
$2.95
$3.25
The giant of all sunflowers with tall, thick stalks supporting huge heads that tower over the garden.
High Mowing Organic Seeds - This single-stemmed variety is a very fast and vigorous grower, perfect for creating living walls or fences, sunflower houses, kids' gardens and more. Also a great variety for edible seeds or feeding the birds. Towering plants are beloved by children, birds and bees.
Organic & Open-Pollinated
Food for birds and bees
Fun for kids
12' tall
Annual
Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors after last frost. Sunflowers prefer full sun to light shade and well-drained rich soil. Provide support for tall plants.
Sow 1/2" - 1" Deep
Plant and Thin to 12" Apart
Germination 10-14 days
Plant 24-36" apart
Full Sun
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Ring of Fire Sunflower
$3.25
$3.75
Seed Exchange - Very uniform variety. Dark-centered blooms are 4-5" across with petals that gradually fade from a dark red base to golden-yellow tips. Branching habit with long side stems, one of the best varieties for cut flowers. Plants grow 5-6' tall. Annual, 60 days.
Annual flowers with multiple flower heads per plant
Plants grow to 5-6 feet tall
Flower heads grow to 4-5 inches across
Petals are dark at the base and yellow at the tips
One of the best varieties for cut flowers
60 days
25 Seeds
Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors after last frost. Sunflowers prefer full sun to light shade and well-drained rich soil. Provide support for tall plants.
Sow 1/2" Deep
Plant 6" Apart
Germination 10-14 days
Plant 24-36" apart
Full Sun
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Organic Autumn Beauty Sunflower
$3.25
$3.75
The Seed Savers Exchange - (H. annuus) Multi-headed flowers range from bright yellow to gold to dark burgundy, with some bicolors. Under ideal conditions, one plant can have up to two dozen flowers blooming at the same time. Very nice for cutting. Plants grow 5-8' tall. Annual, 60 days.
Characteristics:
Organic
Annual flowers
Plants grow to 5-8 feet tall
Flowers range in color from yellow to dark burgundy with some bi-colors
60 days
100 seeds per packet
Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors after the last frost. Sunflowers prefer full sun to light shade and well-drained rich soil. Provide support for tall plants.
Sow 1/2" Deep
Plant 6" Apart
Germination 10-14 days
Plant 24-36" apart
Light: Full Sun
Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability
Organic Taiyo Sunflower
$3.25
$3.75
The Seed Savers Exchange - (H. annuus) A Japanese variety. Plants grow 5-6' tall with large 10-12" heads and short golden-yellow petals. Huge centers are covered with chocolate-colored velvet reminiscent of fur. Always a favorite. 70 days.
Characteristics:
Organic
Annual flowers
Flower heads grow 10-12 inches
Flowers have short golden yellow petals and huge centers that feel like velvet
Plants grow to 5-6 feet tall
70 days
100 seeds per packet
Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors after the last frost. Sunflowers prefer full sun to light shade and well-drained rich soil. Provide support for tall plants.
Sow 1/2" Deep
Plant 6" Apart
Germination 10-14 days
Plant 24-36" apart
Light: Full Sun
Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability
Mona's Orange Cosmos, Organic
$2.99
$3.25
Southern Exposure Seed Exchange - Mona's Orange Cosmos was introduced in 1990 by SESE. It is a Family heirloom from Southern California. It takes 59 days to bloom a radiant orange, mostly single-petalled bloom.
Certified Organic
Family Heirloom
Especially well-suited to the South-East
From Small Farms
Edible petals
Seed heads attract birds
Instructions - Annual. Germination: 14 days, 70 degrees F. Prefers full sun. Tolerates partial shade, poor soils, and drought once established. For earlier blooms sow indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost. Or sow outdoors after all danger of frost. Plant 1/4” deep; thin to 12”-14” spacing. Deadhead to prolong blooming.
Full Sun
Plant 1/4" deep
12" - 14" spacing
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Lemon Queen Sunflower
$3.25
$3.75
The Seed Savers Exchange - (H. annuus) Produces an abundance of multiple blooms with large lemon-yellow petals and dark chocolate centers. Sturdy plants grow up to 10' tall. Annual, 75 days
Characteristics:
Annual flowers
Sturdy plants grow to 10 feet tall
Flowers are a soft yellow with dark brown centers
75 days
100 seeds per packet
Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors after the last frost. Sunflowers prefer full sun to light shade and well-drained rich soil. Provide support for tall plants.
Sow 1/2" Deep
Plant 6" Apart
Germination 10-14 days
Plant 24-36" apart
Light: Full Sun
Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability
Organic Love-Lies-Bleeding, 1500's Heirloom
$3.25
$3.75
Seed Exchange - Recorded in South America before the 16th century, often referred to as Inca Wheat. Grown for use as a cereal and in ancient religious ceremonies. Long red ropelike seed-bearing trusses give plants an ornamental and graceful appearance. Great for long-lasting displays. Tender annual, 3-4' tall.
Characteristics:
Organic & Open-Pollinated
Annual plants grow to 3-4 feet tall
Red seed-trusses resemble ropelike flowers
Sometimes grown as a grain
Long-lasting in ornamental gardens
500 Seeds
Instructions - Sow seeds indoors just beneath the surface of the soil. Plant out after the danger of frost has passed in late spring. Can also be directly sown after the danger of frost has passed. Tolerates almost any type of soil. Good cut flower, fresh or dried. May require staking
Germination 7-10 days
Plant 12-18" apart
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Organic Evening Sun Sunflower
$3.25
$3.75
The Seed Savers Exchange - Large flowers in shades of orange, red, and burgundy. Very dark center. Multiple heads and an extended bloom period make this a great variety for cutting. Plants grow 6-8' tall. Annual, 75 days.
Characteristics:
Organic
Annual flowers with multiple flower heads per plant
Plants grow to 6-8 feet tall
Flowers are shades of red, orange, and burgundy
Great variety for cutting
75 days
100 seeds per packet
Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors after the last frost. Sunflowers prefer full sun to light shade and well-drained rich soil. Provide support for tall plants.
Sow 1/2" Deep
Plant 6" Apart
Germination 10-14 days
Plant 24-36" apart
Light: Full Sun
Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability