Mexican Sunflower
$3.25
$3.50
The Living Seed Company -A stunning bushy flower that is not truly a sunflower, none the less exuberant! Its nature makes it an excellent border or screen, during the growing months. Known to be drought tolerant and best of all, attracts pollinators to your garden! Perfect to add in a bouquet or left adorning your yard. Loves the heat and thrives in it. A Mexican native that is also medicinal and drought tolerant
Drough Tolerant
Non-GMO (Like all of our seeds)
4-5' Tall
85-90 Days, will bloom until frost
30 Seeds
Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors one week after last frost. keep moise until they germinate, but do not fertilize, as this will promote more foliage than flowers.
Sow 1/4" Deep
Germination 10-20 days
Thin 6-12" apart
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Polka Dot Mix Bachelor Button, Organic
$3.50
A wonderful cut flower and bedding plant in diverse shades of blue, pink, white, and lavender.
High Mowing Organic - Large 2" flowers on well-branched plants. Prefers full sun, cool temperatures, and well-drained poor soil. Direct sow or start indoors 4-6 weeks before planting date, planting outdoors as soon as the soil can be worked. NOTE: This species is considered invasive in some states in the southeastern U.S. Check your region's invasive species list for full information.
Characteristics:
Easy-to-grow
Hardy annual plants grow to 18 inches
A mix of Blues, Purples, and Pinks
Self-seeding
~200 Seeds
Instructions - Sow seeds after last frost (different than traditional bachelor buttons). They prefer the cool weather so get them in the ground. They will reseed year after year
Sow 1/4" Deep
Germination 7-15 days
Plant 6-9" apart
Light: Full Sun to Partial Sun
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Red Spider Zinnia Flower - 1801 Heirloom
$3.75
Sold out for the season - Here are some other great Zinnia options, Firefly Farm and Mercantile
The Seed Savers Exchange - Beautiful zinnia mentioned in botanical documents as early as 1801. Single spider-like, bright red, 1" flowers. Sturdy habit, blooms from mid-summer until frost. Annual, 2' tall.
Characteristics:
Annual plants grow to 2 feet tall
Bright red flowers
Blooms mid-summer to late frost
Good for garden borders
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
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Sensitive Plant Flower
$3.75
SOLD OUT -This one went fast, and it looks like our seed suppliers are all of it at the moment.
The Seed Savers Exchange - (Mimosa pudica) The ornamental pinnate leaves of this Brazilian species close when touched by children (or adults, who also cannot resist them). This pea relative bears lilac-pink spherical flowers which precede the development of its seed pods and does best when watered sparingly and from below. The species is tough and well suited to containers, but one must be careful not to “tickle it to death.” Tender annual, 8-10" tall.
Characteristics:
Tender, annual plants grow to 10 inches tall
Lilac-pink flowers
Great for container gardens
Leaves close when touched
25 Seeds per packet
Instructions: Soak the seeds in hot tap water for 20 minutes before sowing. Make sure to firmly press the soil down when sowing. Best watered at ground level to avoid “tripping” the leaves.
Direct Seed: 1/8" Deep
Germination: 21-30 Days
Transplant: 3-4" Pots
Light: Full Sun
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White Cypress Vine Flower
$3.75
Not available for 2024
The Seed Savers Exchange - (Ipomoea quamoclit) This annual plant produces masses of five-pointed small white flowers. Normally only available in red. Feathery fern-like foliage reaching a height of 15-20'. Hundreds of blooms throughout the season, a favorite with hummingbirds. For sunny spots, fences, or pots. Half-hardy annual.
Characteristics:
Half-hardy annual plant
Vines will grow up to 15-20 feet long with support
Star-shaped white flowers and feathery foliage
A favorite with hummingbirds
Grows well along fences and trellises or in containers
100 Seeds per packet
Instructions:
Plant seeds outdoors after the last frost. Seeds can be slightly chipped and soaked in warm water for 24 hours before planting for better results. Prefers full sun and moist average soil.
Direct Seed: 1/2" Deep
Germination: 15-21 Days
Thin: 4-6" Apart
Support: Trellis or Arbor
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Bee Heaven Salvia
$2.95
$3.29
Renee's Garden - Our new variety is compact and earlier blooming than other salvias, with clouds of nectar-rich, blossoms in a mix of white, soft pink, and rose-red. Hummingbirds, butterflies, and other pollinators flock to these blossoms from dawn to dusk, and sprays of these charming flowers are lovely in mixed bouquets. Bee Heaven grows readily in a wide range of conditions and blooms continuously throughout summer. Ideal for containers or as easy-care, free-flowering border plants.
Characteristics:
Heirloom Selective
Butterfly & Hummingbird favorites
Great in containers
Pollinators & Beneficials
Tender perennial grown as annual
Summer/Fall bloom
Frost tender
Instructions - To start early indoors, start seeds indoors 4 to 6 weeks before the last frost date. Sow seeds 1 inch apart in a container of seed starting mix and cover very lightly. Keep moist but not soggy and provide a strong light source. When seedlings are about 2 to 3 inches tall, and night temperatures are above 50°F, acclimate to outdoor conditions and plant 8 inches apart.
To start outdoors, sow in well-worked beds or in containers in full sun only after night temperatures reach 50°F. Plant seeds 4 inches apart and covers very lightly. Keep soil evenly moist. Thin seedlings to 8 inches apart so plants have room to mature. To plant in a container, plant 4 seedlings in a 20-inch pot; 3 in a 16-inch pot, and 1 seedling in an 8-inch pot.
Plants grow quickly to 12-18 inches tall and bloom all summer long Honey Bees, hummingbirds, butterflies, and many other pollinators constantly visit these nectar-rich flowers.
Plant in: May-June for cold winters; April-May for mild winters
Full sun
Sow seeds 1" apart; barley cover
Days to germinate: 10-15 days
Days to harvest: 12-18"
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