From the first crocuses to emerge through the spring’s melting snow, through summer’s warmth and fall’s chill, flowers satisfy our need for beauty (while feeding our allies, the pollinators!).
Antirrhinum majus (120 days) F-1 hybrid. Long stems and vibrant colors: pink, red, yellow, orange, white and orchid on 2-3' plants. Ideal for cutting. Lasts 5-8 days.
Convolvulus tricolor (50 days) Open pollinated. Each trumpet appears hand painted, with royal blue exteriors and iridescent white-to-gold centers. Eye-catching in beds, borders and pots. 18" tall bushes are covered in blooms all summer.
Cosmos bipinnatus (75-90 days) Open pollinated. Delicate cosmos in rich hues ranging from burgundy to deep amber rose. The 2¼–3¼" flowers contrast nicely with bright green foliage. 3–4' tall.
Helianthus annuus (55 days) F-1 hybrid. Ruby-red petals with lemon tips. Dark centers sometimes shade into pink. Gorgeous pollen-free 4-5" flowers on 6' branching plants.
Celosia argentea var. spicata (75 days) Open pollinated. Upright 20-26" tall multi-branched wheat-type celosia produces showy spikes, light pink at the base turning to a deep rose-magenta at the tip. Green foliage starts at ground level.
Zinnia elegans Open pollinated. Even Gene, who doesn’t like gaudy zinnias, was attracted to Scarlet Flame’s elegant bright scarlet blooms. 3' stems. Predates 1934.
Helianthus annuus Open pollinated. Handsome single-headed 5' sunflower. Double ring surrounded by deep yellow petals makes a striking display. 8-10" blooms. A superb cutflower.
Helianthus annuus (63 days) Open pollinated. These sunflowers have small dark centers and pointed petals in various hues including yellows, golds, maroons and reds. 6–7' tall.
Helianthus annuus (80 days) Open pollinated. Deep orange petals, dark centers, and sturdy branching habit. Up to 25 4-6" blooms per plant, Perfect for cutting. 6' plant spreads 2-3'.
Monarda punctata Open pollinated. A whimsical beauty with complex blossoms and many culinary and medicinal uses. Its oregano-like aroma and flavor is lovely for tea and seasoning.
Scabiosa stellata (90 days) Open pollinated. Delicate periwinkle flowers pass by into ethereal bronze globes of transparent seedheads studded with black stars. These papery pods add texture and interest to dried and fresh arrangements.
Zinnia elegans (90 days) Open pollinated. Huge single and double blooms on 30" plants. Colors include red, magenta, purple, orange, lavender and pink. Our best-selling zinnia.
Lathyrus odoratus (60 days) Open pollinated. Mix of blue, lavender, pink, purple, chocolate, orange and scarlet, streaked with white. Huge blossoms and great as a cutflower. Over 5' tall.
Helianthus annuus (65 days) Open pollinated. Vibrant 8" flowers, yellow surrounding a dark disk, on 5' plants. Can be grown as a single stem or pinched to branch out.
Tithonia rotundifolia (120 days) Open pollinated. Stately 6' plants with velvety leaves bear scarlet-orange 4-5" blooms that attract hummingbirds and monarch butterflies. Popular variety.
Callistephus chinensis (110 days) Open pollinated. Irresistible bicolor 2–3" peony-type blooms of iridescent white and purple. Bred for uniform height and bloom time.
Callistephus chinensis (110 days) Open pollinated. Irresistible bicolor 2–3" peony-type blooms of iridescent white and purple. Bred for uniform height and bloom time.
Salvia viridis Open pollinated. White and blue flowers set off by large pink-to-purple bracts. Leaves entirely green. Remains colorful when dried. 18" stalks.
Matthiola incana Open pollinated. Fragrant mix of pink, lavender, red, rose, peach, yellow, copper and white bred for larger flowers and early bloom. Sturdy, well-branched. 15-20".
Achillea millefolium Open pollinated. Perennial grows 1-2', spreads slowly, preferring lean soil. Rich garden soil may produce lush 3' plants that need staking. Zone 2.
Tagetes erecta (60 days) F-1 hybrid. Fully double 4" pompon blooms in gold, orange and yellow. Perfect for stringing into garlands. Early to bloom, 18" tall.
Moluccella laevis (110 days) Open pollinated. Everlasting annual. Spikes of bright green bell-shaped “flowers” turn creamy white when dried for winter arrangements.
Sorghum bicolor (105 days) Open pollinated. Sprays of ornamental seedheads in gold, bronze, brown, black, burgundy, red and cream are great for making natural straw brooms and classic autumnal displays. Small shiny seeds are beloved by birds.
Bupleurum griffithii (90 days) Open pollinated. Everlasting annual. Features round leaves and unusual yellowish flowers air dry perfectly, retaining their color. Great filler for bouquets.
Campanula carpatica Open pollinated. Perennial. Also known as Bellflower or Carpathian Harebell. Masses of dark periwinkle bellflowers above a tidy mound of foliage. Pelleted for ease of sowing.
