Drumstick Flower
$3.45
$3.95
The Seed Savers Exchange - (Craspedia globosa) (aka Billy Button) A perennial that is native to New Zealand, Australia, and Tasmania. Brilliant 1" yellow spheres are striking in the garden or in fresh or dried bouquets. Long sturdy stems. Grown as a half-hardy annual in the North, 3' tall plants.
Half-hardy annual plants grow to 3 feet
Bright yellow 1-inch spheres
Long-lasting cut flower
Can be used as a dried flower
25 Seeds
Instructions - Sow seeds indoors 1/8" deep. Transplant outdoors after the last frost. Can also be sown outdoors 6 weeks before the last frost.
Sow seed indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost
Germination 10-30 days
Plant 12"-18" apart
Full Sun/Partial Sun
Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability
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
Dwarf Jewel Nasturtium Flower
$3.85
$4.25
The Living Seed Company - Originally from South America, Nasturtiums represent victory through a battle and conquest. This gorgeous flower will not only add beauty to a garden and flower arrangements, but its pedals are edible and will add spark to any salad. Both the leaves and flowers are edible.Offering 3” blooms in shades of peach, pink, yellow, orange and red and blooming all summer long. This dwarf variety makes it ideal for containers and garden beds.
Hardy annual plants grow to 10-24 inches tall
Peach, Pink, Yellow, Orange and Red
Flowers and Leaves are edible
Grows well in containers
30 Seeds
Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors one week after last frost. Plants prefer average moist soil. Water during dry spells, but do not fertilize, as this will promote more foliage than flowers.
Sow 1/4" Deep
Germination 5-21 days
Thin 6-12" apart
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Early Call Morning Glory Flower
$3.25
$3.75
EXCLUSIVE -Early Call has huge showy blossoms a full 4 inches across. The luminous flowers unfurl anew each morning to greet you in a watercolor wash of pink, magenta, pearly white, chocolate, lavender and sky-blue, many encircled with a dainty white edging. They bloom continuously from midsummer atop strong climbing vines with captivating fleur-de-lis shaped leaves.
Self-seeding hardy annual plants grow vines of over 15 feet long
Pinks, Purples, Blue, Chocolate and White flowers
Climbs trellises and support structures
1.25 grams or ~20-30 Seeds
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.
Sow 1/2" Deep
Germination 5-21 days
Thin 4-6" apart
Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of availability
Please note: The Arizona Department of Agriculture prohibits the sale of any plant in the genus of Ipomoea, which includes Morning Glory.
Eastern Pollinator Seed Mixture
from $7.50
Eastern Pollinator Seed Mixture
The Eastern Pollinator Mixture is for pollinator conservation in the eastern United States and southeast Canada. The western planting boundary would be a line straight south from the eastern borders of North and South Dakota. 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 conservation projects, please contact us regarding a custom mix for your area.
Flowers:
Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta),
Blue Wild Indigo (Baptisia australis),
Brown-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia triloba),
Evening Primrose (Oenothera biennis),
Golden Alexander (Zizia aurea),
Gray Goldenrod (Solidago nemoralis),
Hairy Beardtongue (Penstemon hirsutus),
Indian Blanket (Gaillardia pulchella),
Lance-Leaved Coreopsis (Coreopsis lanceolata),
Lavender Hyssop (Agastache foeniculum),
Lemon Mint (Monarda citriodora),
New England Aster (Symphyotrichum novae-angliae),
Ohio Spiderwort (Tradescantia ohiensis),
Partridge Pea (Chamaecrista fasciculata),
Plains Coreopsis (Coreopsis tinctoria),
Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea),
Showy Tick Trefoil (Desmodium canadense),
Spotted Beebalm (Monarda punctata)
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 - 14 lbs per acre
1 oz will seed 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 seeds will germinate in the cool weather, while others will remain dormant until weather warms.
Sow 1/4" deep
Germination 10-20 days
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
Elephant Head Amaranth, Organic, Heirloom
$3.25
$3.75
Southern Exposure Seed Exchange - Huge red blossoms adorn this 5' tall flower with 16" trucks. These are wonderful late bloomers and will add interest to the late summer garden. The leaves are edible and used widely. The seeds are edible but it is best to choose a large seeded variety Blossoms are used in arrangements fresh or dried.
Drought tolerant
Certified Organic
Heirloom
3-5' tall
750 seeds, .15g
Instructions -
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Elka White Poppy Flower
$3.45
$3.95
The Seed Savers Exchange - (Papaver somniferum) The delicate flowers of this breadseed poppy have white or light-pink petals with purple patches at their base. Originating from Chrenovec, Slovakia, this variety bears large capsules containing white seeds that make an excellent paste/meal when ground like a nut butter. Plants grow up to 4' tall and don’t self-seed. 90 days to flowering. All plant parts except the seeds are toxic. Organic.
Organic
Delicate white or light-pink petals with purple patches at the base
Grows up to 4 feet tall
Seeds can be ground and used like a nut butter
90 days to flowering
200 Seeds per packet
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.
Sow 1/4" deep
Germination: 10-15 Days
Thin 8-10” Apart
Light: Full Sun
Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability
Empress of India Nasturtium Flower, 1890 Heirloom
$3.45
$3.95
The Seed Savers Exchange - This classic Victorian nasturtium has dark blue-green foliage and brilliant crimson flowers on 12-14" plants. This variety has been grown in the United States since the 1890s, and today it is perfect for everyone’s favorite contemporary gardening method: containers. Beyond the garden, the edible flowers and leaves can add style and color to plates as a garnish—or as a peppery addition to salads and pastas. Hardy annual.
Hardy annual plants grow 12-14 inches tall
Bright crimson flowers and dark blue-green leaves
Flower and leaves are edible
Great for container growing
25 Seeds
Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors one week after last frost. Plants prefer average moist soil. Water during dry spells, but do not fertilize, as this will promote more foliage than flowers.
Sow 1/4" Deep
Germination 7-12 days
Thin 6-12" apart
Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of availability
Envy Zinnia Flower - Heirloom
$3.45
$3.95
The Seed Savers Exchange - The bright, truly unique semi-double blooms of this heirloom promise to make your flower beds, containers, and border the talk of the neighborhood! This variety’s vivid chartreuse color complements brighter summer flowers with style and harmonizes equally well with soft pastels. These easy-to-grow zinnias reach up to 30" in height, prefer warm weather and full sun, and make a perfect addition to cut-flower arrangements.
Beautiful chartreuse color
Annual plants grow up to 30 inches tall
Semi-double to double blooms
Prefer warm weather and full sun
Long stems make for a great cut flower
New for 2021
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
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Evening Colors Sunflower, Organic
$3.25
$3.55
Each plant carries an amazing variety of gold and pale yellow flowers with dusty rose to pink rings.
High Mowing Organic Seeds - An unusual genetic mix with few solid colors and chocolatey brown centers. Well-branched; stems average 18" long with single heads. Great for bouquets and provides a long season of color
Organic & Open-Pollinated
Great cut flower
Attracts bees and butterflies
8' 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
Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of availability
Evening Sun Sunflower, Organic
$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
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
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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