Flower Seeds and Sunflower Seeds to Attract Bees to your Garden and Cultivated Areas or just for the joy and beauty of it all.
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Amaranth - Elephant Head
Bright red pendulant spikes have much the texture of the finest chenille. Blooms over a long window, making stunning cut flowers or a magnificent border. 3-5’ tall
100 Seeds
Large, striking heirloom. Large blunt red spikes have soft texture. Spikes resemble erect elephant trunks. Makes a stunning cut, dried flower, or show-off bedding plant. Plants reach 3-5'. 90 days
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Bells of Ireland Moluccella laevis 2-3 ft.
Tender Annual/Reseeding. This aromatic, old-fashioned, showy garden flower from the mint family has long stems covered with green, soft, bell-like blooms. Adds contrast in the garden and produces a captivating cut or dried flower. Refrigerate seed for a week prior to planting. Sow 1 seed per inch directly into soil as soon as ground can be worked in the spring. Light is necessary for germination. Tamp seeds in prepared garden soil. Prefers cooler climates. During germination, keep entire seedbed evenly moist.
Planting Depth: Surface Soil Temp. for Germ.: 55°F Days to Germ.: 25-35 Plant Spacing: 12" Days to Maturity: 95-105 Full Sun Moderate Water Pack weight .400gms ~ 50 seeds -
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Celosia - Cockscomb Mix
These dramatic flowers are cut fresh or dried to make beautiful arrangements. Direct seed 1/2" deep and thin to a 6" spacing, when soil is warmed. Can also be started as transplants 8-10 weeks before planting date, sensitive to root stress.
1/10 gram, ~ 100 seeds, Sows ~ 25’
Velvet crested combs and plumes of vibrant reds and oranges reach 2’ tall. Dramatic, long-lasting flower heads can be used cut and dried to make beautiful arrangements. 75 days
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Dark Orange Calendula
Deepest dark orange double blossoms we've seen! Known to have the most amount of resin, the plant compound used medicinally in many salves and lotions.
1/32 ounce, ~ 130 seeds, Sows ~ 15’
The brilliant calendula we all know and love, as beautiful as it is useful. Easy to grow, easy to harvest, use for cut flowers or as a medicinal. Works well in borders and beds! 55 days
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Flasback Mix Calendual
Splashes of bright yellow to orange-red petals, accented by burgundy undersides, create a flashy appearance. High percentage of double flowers, born on branching stalks reach 1-2’ in height. Direct seed 1/2" deep and thin to a final spacing of 8" in early spring and throughout the summer. Can also be started as transplants 4-6 weeks before planting date.
1/32 ounce, ~ 130 seeds, Sows ~ 15’
Splashes of bright yellow to orange-red petals, accented by burgundy undersides, create a flashy appearance.
Quite an incredible display in the garden. 55 days
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Classic Calendula-Calendula officinalis 18-24 in. Traditional/Medicinal
A cheery garden companion, these lovely orange/yellow flowers bloom profusely from spring until frost. They have been used in medicinal salves for centuries. Edible flowers add color to salads and make a great cake decoration.
Easiest to direct seed when danger of frost has passed. Germinates best in cool, moist weather. For earlier flowers, start plants indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost and transplant when danger of frost has passed. Pick flowers at peak of bloom. Cut off dead flowers for continuous blooming.
Planting Depth: 1/4"-1/2" Soil Temp. for Germ.: 60-70°F Days to Germ.: 8-14 Plant Spacing: 6-8" Days to Maturity: 85-95 Full Sun Moderate Water Pack weight 1.50gms ~ 100 seeds
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California Orange Poppy
Simple, silky orange flowers accented by wispy blue-green foliage do best in full sun. Prolific blooms are very attractive in flower beds or naturalized in fields. As California’s state flower, these beauties really love the sun. Direct seed early spring or in fall for earlier blooms. Sow seeds 1/4" and thin to a final spacingof 8-10"
1/64 ounce, ~ 250 seeds, Sows ~ 40’
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Exotic Blue Love-in-a-Mist
Makes an attractive plant all season. Direct seed 1/2" deep and thin to a final spacing of 8". Tends to have sprawling growth habit. Transplanting is not recommended. Annual.
1/64 ounce, ~ 450 seeds
Intricate pastel blue flowers have wiry green stamens with wispy, fernlike foliage. Blossoms are followed by round, burgundy-striped seed pods which also work wonderfully in arrangements. 70 days
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Iceland Poppy Papaver nudicale 16-20 in.
Hardy Perennial/Hardy Biennial
A true perennial that is generally grown as an annual or biennial. Brilliant, papery 3 in. blooms in bright yellow, orange, and white have a sweet fragrance. Can be used in arrangements if cut just before opening. Sow thinly over a broad area for a stunning display.
Zones 3-9 Planting Depth: 1/8" Soil Temp. for Germ.: 50-60°F Days to Germ.: 80-90 Plant Spacing: 8"-12" Days to Maturity: 70-90 Full/Partial Sun Moderate Water Pack Weight: 30 mg. ~150 seeds
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Cosmos
Showy flowers are a single whorl of soft white petals edged with bright rosy pinks. A multitude of blooms starts in mid-summer continuing on throughout the fall. Its feathery foliage fills the plants from bottom to top creating a bushy look. Grows well in all types of soil but needs full sun for best results. Direct seed 1/8-1/4" deep, at a minimum of 6" spacing, and maximum of 18". Start as transplants 4-6 weeks before planting date.
1/32 ounce, ~ 140 seeds, Sows ~ 30’
Decorative & ornamental! Bi-color cosmos have red, pink and white petals with fringed edges of deep red. Hardy plant will grow just about anywhere. 85 days
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Larkspur
Sharp spikes of brilliant blue, deep pink, powder pink, white and deep purple create a rainbow of color. Best effects when planted in mass plantings. Commonly used as a cut flower. Annual.
1/64 ounce, ~ 164 seeds, Sows ~ 30’
A balanced mix of blue, pink, lilac, white, and rose blossoms cover delphinium-like spikes on 3' plants. Beautiful and long lasting in bouquets. A favorite for bouquets! 85 days
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Nasturtiums
Classic zinnia colors in 1-2" button-like blooms adorn this truly dwarf zinnia variety. Flowers all summer long in white, pink, salmon, rose, red, yellow, orange, lavender, and purple. Plants reach 18-24" in height and spread 12". Great for borders. Also suitable for container plantings.
1/8 ounce, ~ 20 seeds, Sows ~ 10’
Brilliant red, orange, salmon, and yellow flowers boldly contrast emerald green lily pad leaves. Peppery flowers used in salads. Non-vining habit makes this great for borders and containers. 55-65 days
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Jasmine Scented Nicotiana
Easily one of the sweetest-scented flowers, but offering its intense aromas to the night, as it is pollinated by moths. Lovely, pendulant white flowers on 3-4 ft. plants. Very easy to grow.
1/64 ounce $2.50
Creamy white pendulant flowers with faint pink streaks. Known for its pleasantly strong night scent, as it is pollinated by moths. Branching plants that reach 3-4'. Great by doors and walkways. 75 days
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Purple Coneflower - Echinacea purpurea 2-3 ft.
The easiest of the Echinaceas to grow, the rose-purple, daisy-like flowers have burnt orange centers. Blooms from July to September and makes a long-lasting cut flower. As a medicinal, it is said to stimulate growth of blood cells and enhance the immune system. 2-3 ft. plant with 3 in. flowers. Perennial.
Planting Depth: 1/4"-1/2" Soil Temp. for Germ.: 70°F Days to Germ.: 10-14 Plant Spacing: 12-24" Days to Maturity: Perennial Full Sun Moderate Water
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Salvia - Marble Arch
Unusual 2-2 1/2 ft ornamental whose upper flora bracts display gorgeous flags of color in intense deep purple, indigo-blue, rose pink, and white. Bracts, being leaves and not petals, will remain colorful all summer and well into fall. Salvia will perform best if grown in well-drained soil above 65°F. Will tolerate part shade and poor soils. Direct seed by scattering seeds on soil surface, gently rake seeds in, later thin to 12-18". Be careful not to deeply bury seed. Can be started as transplants 6-8 weeks before planting date.
1/64 ounce, ~ 150 seeds, Sows ~ 25’
Ornamental mix with gorgeous bracts of deep purple, indigo-blue, rose pink, and white. Plants reach 24-30" with bushy habit. Blooms last all summer into fall. Works well in containers! 80 days
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Sweet Willaim - Volcano
Perfect for cut flowers. Can be picked when 10-20% of clusters are open. Seed does not require vernalization. Sow seeds indoors 4 weeks before last frost or sow outside after danger of frost is past. Often found in wildflower mixes.
1/64 ounce
Hardy Biennial Red, white, pink, purple and bicolor flowers make a stunning mix. Average height is 18-24". Excellent cut flower fresh or dried. Most likely will not bloom till second year. 120 days
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Autumn Beauty Sunflowers
A favorite for everyone in this mix. Explosions of vibrant 4-6" flowers ranging from yellow, bronze, and red shades with lots of bicolors, growing about 7 feet tall. Good bird food selection.
1/16 ounce, ~ 25 seeds, Sows ~ 15
Earthy mix of maroon and purple to the more traditional golden and lemon yellows. Plants range from 5-9' and blooms vary from 4-6" in size. Very productive plants create a great assortment. 90-100 days
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Sunflower - Evening Sun elianthus annuus 6-10 ft. Tender Annual
A magnificent variety of deep maroon flowers reminiscent of the setting sun. Predominantly all maroon flowers with the color deepening toward the center. Variations include pale cream edging at the tips or hints of cream edging the centers. Plant stalks and leaf venation are also maroon, accenting the richly colored 4-6 inch flowers (100 days)
Planting Depth: 1" Soil Temp. for Germ.: 60-70°F Days to Germ.: 6-12 Plant Spacing: 1'-2'
Days to Maturity: 95-105 Full Sun Moderate Water
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Gloriosa Polyheaded Sunflower Helianthus annuus Rare 6-10 ft. Tender Annual/Reseeding
Stunning in bouquets, these eye-catching polyheaded flowers are single- petalled. Each plant is 6-8 ft. tall, producing from 10-40 branches with 4-6 in. flowers. Some are straw yellow, some are brilliant orange, but primarily they are orange and yellow with red markings on each petal, making red circles, thus resembling the Gloriosa Daisy. Annual. (80-90 days)
Planting Depth: 1/2"-1" Soil Temp. for Germ.: 60-70°F Days to Germ.: 5-10 Plant Spacing: 8"-12" Days to Maturity: 80-90 Full Sun Moderate Water
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Goldie Double
Numerous bright yellow flowers upon 4’ multi-branching plants. Will bloom longer than any other type.
1/16 ounce, ~ 30 seeds, Sows ~ 15’
Golden yellow fully double flowers are about 6" wide. Plant are 4-5' tall with a tremendous number of long lasting blooms. Fully double and fuzzy with many compact blooms on each stalk. 75 days
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Jerusalem Gold Sunflowers
A very impressive cut flower variety. This hybrid has excellent flower uniformity and good stem quality. The 4-6" golden orange flowers surround an attractive dark center. This is a must for your cut flower arrangements. Height 31/2-4’
25 Large Seeds
Excellent cut flower variety. Dark gold ray flowers with large brown centers, on blooms that are 5-8" wide. Plants reach 4' tall. Excellent flower uniformity and stem quality. 65-75 days
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Jerusalem Lemon Gold Sunflowers
Full sprays of distinctive, lemony 4-6" flowers on multi-branched plants. Several growers gave this hybrid the highest rating for marketability, productivity, and long vase-life. 4-5’ tall. Best direct seeded but can also be transplanted.
25 Large Seeds
Excellent cut flower variety. Lemon yellow ray flowers with large brown centers, on blooms that are 5-8" wide. Plants reach 4' tall. Excellent flower uniformity and stem quality. 70-80 days
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Mexican Sunflower Tithonia rotundifolia 6-8 ft. Tender Annual/Reseeding
Vibrant, easy-to-grow bush with 2-4 in. with dozens of intense orange blooms through the fall and velvety foliage. Produces long-stemmed side shoots. Makes a really nice privacy hedge during the growing season. Beautiful mixed with zinnias or sunflowers. Best direct seeded.
Planting Depth: 1/4"-1/2" Soil Temp. for Germ.: 60-70°F Days to Germ.: 7-14 Plant Spacing: 8"-12"
Days to Maturity: 80-100 Full Sun Moderate Water
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Ornamental Mix Sunflowers
This mix provides a diversity of colors (lemon yellow to tigers eye), sizes (dwarf to mammoth), and shapes (small singles to large doubles) makes this a truly glorious mix! Works well for garden borders or in cutting garden. Everyone will find a favorite in this mix.
1/16 ounce, ~ 25 seeds, Sows ~ 15"
Extreme sunflower excitement! A diversity of colors, sizes, and shapes provide an great assortment for any bouquet or garden's edge. Multi-branching stems provide high numbers of blooms. 80-110 days
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Russian Mammoth Sunflower Helianthus annuus Heirloom 9-12 ft. Tender Annual/Reseeding
This old favorite that is easy to grow, was first offered by seed companies in the 1880s. It is still grown for its height and large, singular head. 10-14 in. flowers that perch atop the 9-12 ft. stalks. Can even get taller in the right conditions. Edible seeds are medium-large, thin-shelled and striped. Good for eating or for the birds. Annual. (110 days)
Planting Depth: 1" Soil Temp. for Germ.: 60-70°F Days to Germ.: 6-12 Plant Spacing: 1-2' Days to Maturity: 110 Full Sun Water Less, Drought Tolerant
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Teddy Bear Sunflowers
Loads of golden yellow fully double blooms. Dwarf sturdy plants are upright, growing about 3 feet tall. Teddy Bear is nice for cutting but equally nice for a colorful garden border. 50-63 days
1/16 ounce, ~ 70 seeds
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Zinnias
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Dwarf Thumbolina Mix Zinnias
Classic zinnia colors in 1-2" button-like blooms adorn this truly dwarf zinnia variety. Flowers all summer long in white, pink, salmon, rose, red, yellow, orange, lavender, and purple. Plants reach 18-24" in height and spread 12". Great for borders. Also suitable for container plantings.
1/32 ounce, ~ 80 seeds, Sows ~ 25’
Petite, 1-2", semi-double flowers have all the classic zinnia colors: yellow, orange, red, magenta, lavender and pale pink. Bush habit makes this great for containers and borders. 60-65 days
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Pastel Dreams Zinnia
astel paradise of pinks, salmons, buff orange, and muted reds create blankets of flowers. Typical zinnia habit with diverse petal types. Outstanding cut flower.
1/32 ounce, ~ 80 seeds, Sows ~ 25’
All-time easy-to-grow garden favorite, with some deeper, richer colors mixed in. Diverse in petal type, the plant blooms profusely throughout the entire summer until frost. 60-65 days
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Scarlet Red Zinnia
Deep red prolific blooms make this strain of red zinnia superior to many others. A great cutting type with many high-quality flowers and attractive foliage. Tall, up to 30 inches and very dramatic when planted in mass plantings.
1/32 ounce, ~ 80 seeds, Sows ~ 25’
Fire Engine red petals with bright yellow stamens make a fabulous display in the garden and in arrangements. A standout in our flower beds every year! 85 days
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