Flowers

65 days. Salvia scarea. Biennial. Open Pollinated. Clary. The plant produces good yields of beautiful and distinctive scented flowers. It is an excellent plant for potpourris or cut flowers. It is also used for making scented oils for perfumes. It is said

100 days. Annual/Perennial. Open Pollinated. Edible Wildflower & Herb Mix. This seed mix includes a variety of colorful, tasty edible wildflowers and herbs. Includes Cilantro Coriander, Nasturtium, Chives, Dianthus, Borage, Calendula, Cornflower, Johnny Jump-Up, Pansy, English Daisy, Lavender Hyssop, and Lemon Mint. Suitable for borders, herb gardens, and flower gardens. An excellent choice for home gardens. A variety from the USA.

Evening Primrose

95 days. Tanacetum parthenium. Perennial. Open Pollinated. Feverfew. The plant produces excellent yields of yellow green feathery leaves and white daisy flowers. It is said to ease migraine headaches, fevers, and menstrual cramps. Used to make teas. Also great for fresh cut or dried flowers. It attracts beneficial insects. An excellent choice for home gardens. A variety from the USA.

65 days. Matricaria recutita. Annual. Open Pollinated. German Chamomile. The plant produces high yields of daisy-like flowers with an apple flavor. It is used fresh and dried to make great flavored, relaxing tea, desserts, drinks, perfumes, and hair rinses. Aids in digestion and acts as a gentle sleep inducer. Because of the herb's antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties, chamomile benefits conditions such as eczema, rashes, or insect bites. The dried flowers and leaves also add to the potpourri. Also known as Common Chamomile. Drought Tolerant. An excellent choice for home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 148624. A variety from the USA.

3 to 4 weeks. Annual/Biennial/Perennial. Open Pollinated. Hummingbird & Butterfly Mix Flower. A mixture of assorted colors of annual and perennial wildflowers that attract hummingbirds and butterflies from spring through fall. It contains annual species to provide color in the first season, as well as perennial varieties for blooms for years to come. Includes Forget Me Not, Wild Cosmos, Purple Coneflower, Baby's Breath, Aster, Larkspur, Rose Mallow, Snapdragon, Lupine, Lemon Mint, Red Poppy, Black-Eyed Susan, Scarlet Sage, None So Pretty, Crimson Clover, and Nasturtium. Plant seeds to make a beautiful addition to your landscape or flower garden! Easy To Grow. Bee Friendly. Excellent for flower beds and borders. Excellent choice for home gardens. A variety from the USA.

85 days. Lavandula angustifolia. Perennial. Italian Lavender. Open Pollinated. The plant produces silver-green leaves and beautiful lavender-blue flowers. Flowers are fragrant and edible. The plant flowers in June and July. Leaves can be used fresh or dri

85 days. Agastache rugosa. Perennial. Open Pollinated. Korean Mint. The plant produces good yields of flavorful green mint leaves with beautiful purple flowers. It is a fragrant, herbaceous perennial in the mint family. The leaves smell like licorice. Used in salads, stir fry, and for seasoning meats and other dishes. Also makes a pleasing tea. It is known to help treat fevers and aid in digestion, chest ailments, and many other conditions. Excellent for aromatic cut flowers. Easy to grow. Attracts beneficial insects and butterflies. Also known as Korean Licorice Mint, Huo Xiang, and Giant Hyssop. An excellent choice for home gardens. A variety from China, Korea, and Japan.

90 days Annual. Helianthus annuus. Mammoth Grey Striped Sunflower. The plant produces heavy amounts of sunflower seeds. The yellow flowers are enormous and yield a whopper crop of seeds. One of the most breathtaking flowers in the world. The yellow flowers are enormous, grow 12" across, and yield a lot of seeds. When the backs turn yellow, cut the flower, and let it dry upside down. At the end of the season, watch for goldfinches, who love the seed! The seeds have high oil content, making them great for roasting. Easy for kids to grow. Great for school projects. It makes an interesting focal point in beds and borders. Also known as Giant Greystripe Sunflower and Large Greystripe Sunflower. An heirloom variety from the USA.

85 days. Tagetes lucida. Perennial. Open Pollinated. Mexican Tarragon. The plant produces good yields of glossy green leaves and orange flowers. Leaves are used in vinegar, sauces, and salads. The flowers are used to garnish desserts and drinks with the same sweet licorice flavor as the leaves. It has a stronger flavor than Russian tarragon. Used by Southwestern chefs. Also known as Mexican Mint, Spanish Tarragon, and Winter Tarragon. It serves as an excellent substitute for French Tarragon in warmer climates, where true tarragon often struggles. Cold Tolerant. Heat Tolerant. Drought Tolerant. High Humidity Tolerant. Easy to grow. Suitable for herb gardens, flower beds, or containers. An excellent choice for home gardens. A variety from the USA.

110 days. Lavandula angustifolia. Perennial. Open Pollinated. Munstead Lavender. The plant produces beautiful English Lavender. It has fragrant gray-green foliage and early-blooming spikes of lavender-blue flowers. The plants bloom in early summer and, if lightly pruned after flowering, may rebloom in late summer. Munstead Lavender is the most fragrant variety. The flowers and leaves are also edible and used in salads and baked goods. The flowers can be used to garnish desserts. Used in bouquets, sachets, and perfumes. Also used to treat headaches, burns, and cuts. Used to repel moths, mosquitoes, and gnats. Cold Tolerant. Perfect for borders, rock gardens, and containers. An excellent choice for home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 88147. A 1916 heirloom variety from the USA.

85 days. Chrysanthemum carinatum. Perennial. Open Pollinated. Painted Daisy Pyrethrum. It is a popular perennial flower prized for its vibrant, daisy-like blooms. The plant produces beautiful daisy flowers. This variety blooms with white, pink, and red flowers with yellow centers. Used to make the safest insecticide. It acts directly on the nervous system of aphids, mites, leafhoppers, cabbage worms, and other insects. It will not harm fish, mammals, or plants. To make the insecticide spray, mix 1 tablespoon of freshly ground dried flowers with 2 quarts of hot water. Add a little soap and let it sit for a while. This strain can also be used for cut-flower and border plants. An excellent choice for home gardens. A variety from the USA.

Crocus sativus. Perennial. Open Pollinated. The plant produces good yields of saffron which is the world's most expensive spice. The plant has violet-purple flowers with brilliant orange-red stigmas that are the source of the aromatic culinary spice. It t

85 days. Achillea millefolium. Perennial. Open Pollinated. Yarrow. The plant produces abundant blooms of beautiful white flowers, commonly used as a medicinal herb and in herbal teas. It attracts bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects. Good for cut flowers too, as it dries well. Blooms in the summer. Used for medical purposes to treat colds, fevers, and wound healers. One of the most popular herbs for colds and flu. Used topically to stop bleeding by crushing flower tops and leaves. It was used medicinally to slow the flow of blood from wounds. A hot cup of tea made from leaves and flowers induces sweating to help throw off heat and toxins. Yarrow is also commonly known as Nosebleed Plant, Old Man's Pepper, Sanguinary, Soldier's Woundwort, Thousand Leaf, and Devil's Nettle. Drought Tolerant. Excellent choice for home gardens. A variety from the Mediterranean region.