Seeds - Flowers

Western Pollinator Seed Mixture The Western Pollinator Mix contains native wildflowers for pollinator conservation in the western United States and southwest Canada. The eastern planting boundary would be a line straight south from the eastern borders of North and South Dakota and then go west until you hit the Pacific. It contains a balanced blend of native annuals and perennials that provide nectar and pollen throughout the growing season.  If you have specific mix requirements for pollinator habitat conservation projects, please contact us regarding a custom mix for your area. Flowers: Narrow Leaved Milkweed (Asclepias fascicularis), Baby Blue Eyes (Nemophila menziesii), Blanketflower (Gaillardia aristata), California Bluebell (Phacelia campanularia), California Poppy (Eschscholzia californica), Clarkia (Clarkia unguiculata), Crown Tickseed (Coreopsis nuecensis), Dwarf Godetia (Clarkia amoena), Dwarf Helenium (Helenium amarum), Fleabane Daisy (Erigeron speciosus), Globe Gilia (Gilia capitata), Golden Aster (Heterotheca villosa), Lacy Phacelia (Phacelia tanacetifolia), Lewis Flax (Linum lewisii), Plains Coreopsis (Coreopsis tinctoria), Prairie Coneflower (Ratibida columnifera), Rocky Mountain Beeplant (Cleome serrulata), Rocky Mountain Penstemon (Penstemon strictus), Showy Goldeneye (Heliomeris multiflora), Utah Sweetvetch (Hedysarum boreale), Yellow Lupine (Lupinus microcarpus densiflorus) Seeding Rates: 5 oz for 1,000sq ft 7-14lbs per acre (depends on density of existing plantings) 1 Acre with Grass - 7 lbs per acre 1 Acre with Flowers - 14 lbs per acre 1 oz packets when planted with flowers it will do 200 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

The Seed Savers Exchange - When one color won't do, these bicolor blossoms step in and stay put the blooms will last most of the summer. This vibrant mix is loved by butterflies, bees, and other beneficial insects and is also easy to grow. Performs well in borders and in arrangements. Annual. Characteristics:  Annual Beloved by pollinators Easy-to-grow 100 Seeds Instructions -Sow seeds outdoors after the 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 Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

Our White Upland Aster is native to the Eastern United States, Eastern Canada, the Upper Midwest or North Central United States. It is an essential flower for late season pollen essential to help our polliantors through the winters. This flower thrives in sandy sites, open forests, calcareous prairies, and dry bluffs.  Botanical name: Solidago ptarmicoides Characteristics:  Perennial and hardy to zone 3 Plants grow to 2 feet tall Topped with white flowers Blooms late in the summer and early in the fall Serves as an important late-season (after frost) nectar source for a variety of butterflies Seed Needed 1/8 oz sows 40 sq ft (Packet) 1 oz sows 800 sq ft 1lb sows around 13,000 sq ft 3lb sows 1 acre Instructions - Can be sown directly when it is still cold as it needs cold and moisture to germinate. Sow seeds indoors just beneath surface of soil in a flat. Water and then enclose flat with plastic and refrigerate for 2 weeks. Remove plastic wrap and place in warm lighted area. May need staking in a garden border. You may pinch back until late summer to prevent plant from falling over when heavily laden with blossoms. Start indoors 6 weeks before the last frost Germination 14-35 days Plant 24" apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

Bee Balm or Wild Bergamont is found across the Eastern half of the United States. It is beloved by bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.  It is used for tea, had medicinal qualities that go back to ancient times.  It loves prairies, forest edges and open forests. It is a staple in many wild garden mixes and is a great flower to add to any natural  landscape.  Characteristics:  Organic options available Plants grow to 4-5 foot tall Light Purple Blossoms Can be used as a fresh-cut or dry flower .1 gram or ~200 Seeds Sizing Instructions 1/4 oz sows 1,000 sq ft 1 oz sows 4,000 sq ft 1/2 lb sows 1 acre Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors when light frost is still possible. Barely cover the soil Remove spent blossoms regularly to prolong blooming. Loves rich loam.  Germination 14-28 days Thin 18-24" apart Light - Full Sun Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of availability

Restock arrive around 8/1 - Wild Senna is is a fast growng perennial. It is often mistaken for a shurb or small tree but it is completely herbaceous and dies back each year.  It is an essential food source for turkeys and other birds, host plant for various butterflies and helps to provide forage for bees and butterflies. Wild Senna loves full sun.  It's range is East of the Mississippi with the exception of Florida and Mississippi. And is also found throughout Iowa.  Botanical Name: Senna hebecarpa Characteristics:  Perennial, Self-seeding Plants grow to 4-6' feet tall Yellow blooms Prefers moist and well draining dry soils, can be grown in clay if not in standing water.  1 gram or ~45 Seeds per packet  Instructions - Direct sow when the soil can be worked. Seeds should be cold moist stratified and scarcified.    Sow 1/4 deep Germination 8-17 days after cold stratification period. Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of availability

Zinderella Peach Zinnias will attract butterflies, bees and zinnia obsessed lovers! Gorgeous peach blossoms in a very full  anemone style bloom. Bees will use zinnias for pollen needs all summer long.  Annual plants grow to 2.5-3.5 feet tall Anemone blossoms grow to 2-2.5 inches across Unique peach and salmon blossoms. Long stems make for a great cut flower .129g or ~20 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

Seed Exchange - These stunning, dark-maroon flowers have enchanted gardeners (and bees and butterflies) since the early 1600s in England, when the variety was called ‘Blackamoor’s Beauty’ and ‘Mournful Widow.’ The honey-scented flowers have blooms that measure from 1½-2.5" and resemble a dark-satin pincushion with white-tipped pins. The versatile variety works well in both borders and garden beds, and its long stems make it ideal for fresh cutting. (Scabiosa atropurpurea) Annual plants grow to 24-30 inches tall White, blue, maroon, and red flowers Long lasting cut flower Tolerates partial shade Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds 100 Seeds Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors one week after last frost. Plants prefer average moist soil. Water during dry spells. Remove spent blossoms regularly to prolong blooming. Sow 1/8" Deep Thin 8-12" Apart Germination 10-14 days Full Sun to Partial Sun Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of availability

Arrives around 3/12   The Seed Savers Exchange - (Cleome hassleriana) (aka Cleome) Introduced from the West Indies to England in 1817. Airy blossoms in a mix of rose, pink, purple, and white. Flowers are followed by narrow 4-5" intriguing seedpods which resemble spider legs. Moderately thorny stems. Very easy to maintain. Self-seeding, half-hardy annual, 3-4' tall.  Characteristics:  Self-seeding, half-hardy annual plants grow to 3-4 feet tall Pink, purple, and white flowers Thorny stems like a rose bush Great as a cut flower or in ornamental plantings 200+ Seeds per packet : Sow seeds outdoors after the last frost. Prefers rich soil. Tolerant of dry conditions. To avoid self-seeding, cut off flower heads before seeds open. May require staking. Direct Seed: 1/8" Deep Germination: 10-14 Days Thin: 18-24" Apart Light: Sun/Partial Shade   Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

The Seed Savers Exchange - Extracted from the Moscow branch of the Vavilov Institute in a coup by breeders in 1991, this spectacular zinnia variety thankfully made its way to North America. It produces 3' tall upright plants with 3-4" single and double flowers that are brilliant red, with an occasional orange blossom. Easy to grow and great for arrangements. Annual. Characteristics  Organic Annual plants grow to 3 feet tall Single and double red blossoms grow to 3-4 inches Great for ornamental plantings 100 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 Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of availability

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

The Seed Savers Exchange - None of the original pansies introduced in the 1800s by the Vilmorin Company of Paris still exist by their true names. Fortunately for gardeners, seedsman Kees Sahin kept a collection of 13,000 violas in the Netherlands. Kees re-assembled a mixture closely resembling the original “Bambini Mixture” from Vilmorin. The flowers are reminiscent of little smiling faces with distinct whiskers. Self-seeding biennial, 6-8" tall. Self-seeding biennial plants grow to 6-8 inches A mixture of many-colored blossoms Will grow in containers Good for ornamental border plantings 50 Seeds Instructions - Sow seeds indoors 1/4" deep. Transplant outdoors when the spring temperatures are still cool and a light frost is possible. Plants enjoy cool rich soil. Start indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost Germination 10-14 days Plant 6-9" apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of availability