Pollinator-friendly Plants - Seeds

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Alyssum Seeds

Lobularia maritima (60 days) Open-pollinated. Free-flowering long-blooming fragrant 4" dwarf white groundcover. Easy to grow. read more

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White Alyssum -

Flower Seeds

Lobularia maritima (60 days) Open-pollinated. Similar to Carpet of Snow, but slightly taller. read more

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Arnica Chamissonis -

Seeds

Arnica chamissonis Open-pollinated. 20" perennial yields well with multiple stalks with yellow flowers blooming for most of the early season. read more

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Jackson Wonder

Lima Bean Seeds

Phaseolus lunatus (103 days) Open-pollinated. 18" tall. 3 tender beans per pod, grey in the shell stage and drying to buff with purple and black mottling. White flowers. read more

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Scarlet Runner

Pole Bean Seeds

Phaseolus coccineus (70 days) Open-pollinated. 10-12' tall. Mottled black and purple seeds. Ornamental brilliant scarlet blossoms. Snap or shell bean. read more

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Fast Lady Northern Southern Pea -

Shell and Dry Bush Bean Seeds

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Vigna unguiculata (65 days shell, 90 days dry) Open-pollinated. Cowpeas for the North! Small white bean matures quickly. Easy-to-pick yellow pods. Beautiful yellow flowers on bushy semi-erect plants. read more

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Panorama Red Bee Balm

Flower Seeds

Monarda didyma Open-pollinated. Perennial to Zone 3. Bushy clumping 30", bears 1-2 whorls of red tubular flowers on each stem from mid to late summer. read more

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Spotted Bee Balm - ECO

Flower Seeds

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. read more

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Wild Bergamot -

Bee Balm Seeds

Monarda fistulosa Open-pollinated. 3-4' plants bear aromatic lavender blossoms highly attractive to pollinators. read more

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Boneset

Seeds

Eupatorium perfoliatum Open-pollinated. Perennial to Zone 3. Tiny white flowers in fuzzy clusters top the 4' plants in late summer. read more

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Butterfly Weed

Flower Seeds

Asclepias tuberosa Open-pollinated. Native perennial. Bright orange waxy flowers are attractive to butterflies and bees. read more

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Flashback -

Calendula Seeds

Calendula officinalis (55 days) Open-pollinated. Mix of orange, apricot and peachy doubled petals, all with red backing. read more

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Kablouna Mix -

Calendula Seeds

Calendula officinalis (60 days) Open-pollinated. Striking crested blooms of gold, orange, lemon and apricot with dark centers. read more

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Pacific Beauty Mix

Calendula Seeds

Calendula officinalis Open-pollinated. The classic lovely yellow and orange mix. Herbalists highly regard its healing gifts. read more

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Resina -

Calendula Seeds

Calendula officinalis (70 days) Open-pollinated. Bright yellow with yellow centers. Best calendula for tinctures and oils. Very resinous. read more

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Solar Flashback -

Calendula Seeds

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Calendula officinalis (55 days) Open-pollinated. Yellow, pinkish-blond, some with light tips, all with contrasting red backs. read more

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Zeolights -

Calendula Seeds

Calendula officinalis Open-pollinated. Pinky-maroon and yellow with dark centers. read more

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Persian Catmint

Flower Seeds

Nepeta mussinii Open-pollinated. Soft grey-green leaves with clusters of bluish-lavender tubular flowers. 1' tall. read more

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Bee and Butterfly Pollinators Collection

Flower Seeds

Help feed the bees and butterflies and attract pollinators to your garden. Contains 10 packets of different flowers, herbs, and greens. read more

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Early Sunrise Coreopsis

Flower Seeds

Coreopsis grandiflora Open-pollinated. Dense 18" plants loaded with 2" semi-double vivid golden-yellow blooms. read more

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Cosmos Seeds

Cosmos bipinnatus (90-100 days) Open-pollinated. Pink and white blooms. The 4' tall plants attract pollinators and have long stems for cutting. read more

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Picotee

Cosmos Seeds

Cosmos bipinnatus (90 days) Open-pollinated. Bicolor cosmos! White to pink to rose, with serrated petal edged in magenta. 4' tall. read more

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Bouquet Dill

Seeds

Anethum graveolens (55 days) Open-pollinated. Bouquet is usually grown for dill weed production because its leaves are sweeter and more refined than those of Mammoth. read more

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Bouquet Dill -

Seeds

Anethum graveolens (55 days) Open-pollinated. Bouquet is usually grown for dill weed production because its leaves are sweeter and more refined than those of Mammoth. read more

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Fernleaf Dill

Seeds

Anethum graveolens (55 days) Open-pollinated. A dwarf variety suitable for small gardens or patio containers, multi-branching plants spread 18-24". read more

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Mammoth Dill

Seeds

Anethum graveolens Open-pollinated. Variety generally grown for its seeds. Can also be used as dill weed, but the foliage is slightly darker, coarser and stronger-tasting than that of Bouquet. read more

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Echinacea Seeds

Echinacea purpurea Open-pollinated. Easy-to-grow, 2-4' tall, native to a wide range of habitats, from Appalachian woods to Midwest prairies. read more

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American Blanketflower

Gaillardia Seeds

Gaillardia aristata (90 days) Open-pollinated. Sun-loving native wildflower of the American Southwest is a favorite of butterflies and of gardeners who make bouquets. Perennial. read more

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Lorenziana Double Mix

Gaillardia Seeds

Gaillardia pulchella Open-pollinated. Daisy-type flowers in reds, yellow, rust and orange with a prominent colored center. Free flowering, low maintenance and easy to grow. Attracts butterflies. Good cutflower. read more

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Tarwi

Seeds

Lupinus mutabilis (130 days, longer to seed) Open-pollinated. “Lost” crop of the Incas. Wild-looking 3' lupine native to the high Andes. Attractive, many-colored flowers. Protein-rich seeds. read more

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Black Hollyhock

Flower Seeds

Alcea rosea var. nigra Open-pollinated. Shimmering burgundy-black single flowers. read more

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Indian Spring Single Mix Hollyhock

Flower Seeds

Alcea rosea Open-pollinated. Old-fashioned single 7' beauty in red, yellow, white and rose. read more

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Joe Pye Weed

Flower Seeds

Eutrochium maculatum Open-pollinated. Dusty pinkish-purple flowers. Stately and beautiful. 5-9' tall. read more

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Lavender

Seeds

Lavandula angustifolia Open-pollinated. Also known as English Lavender. Not a named variety; perhaps a less-refined habit than Vincenza Blue. read more

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Lavender -

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Lavandula angustifolia Open-pollinated. Also known as English Lavender. Not a named variety; perhaps a less-refined habit than Vincenza Blue. read more

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Vicenza Blue Lavender

Seeds

Lavandula angustifolia Open-pollinated. More compact habit than common Lavender with deeper green leaves and a more powerful, less sweet, aroma. 1' plants have bold clustered flower spikes with deep color from mid-July to early September. read more

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Lemon Balm

Seeds

Melissa officinalis Open-pollinated. Perennial growing to 2'. Gather its yellow-green scalloped lemony leaves before plants flower. read more

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Cardinal Flower Lobelia

Flower Seeds

Lobelia cardinalis Open-pollinated. This gorgeous wetland native wildflower and hummingbird magnet can be grown in moist garden soils or meadows. 2–4' tall read more

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Common Milkweed

Flower Seeds

Asclepias syriaca Open-pollinated. Perennial to Zone 4. These 5' tall showy native wildflowers are an important member of the wild habitat. Buds open to large balls of sweetly fragrant pink flowers. read more

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Beneficials Mix -

Flower Seeds

Attract and maintain a diverse population of beneficial insects and pollinators with this mix of annuals, biennials and perennials. read more

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Cutflower Mix

Flower Seeds

Mix of annual flowers that can be used for cutting. Includes aster, bachelor’s button, calendula, cosmos, zinnia, and more. read more

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Flowering Lawn Mix

Flower Seeds

Alternative lawn mix includes 13 species of short and creeping plants, many of which feed pollinators. read more

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Northeast Wildflower Mix

Flower Seeds

For the Northeast. A blend of 19 perennial and self-sowing annual species native to or naturalized in northeast U.S. and Canada. read more

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Kiwi Blue Cerinthe

Flower Seeds

Cerinthe major var. purpurescens Open-pollinated. Annual. Features coin-shaped grey-green foliage and profuse blue shrimp-like bracts with purple flowers. Beloved by bumblebees. 12-30" tall. read more

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Cleome Mix -

Flower Seeds

Cleome hassleriana Open-pollinated. An organic mix of three colors: rose, violet and white. read more

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Maltese Cross

Flower Seeds

Lychnis chalcedonica Open-pollinated. Brilliant scarlet, cross-shaped florets. Attractive to pollinators, excellent for cutflowers. 3' tall. read more

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Queen Anne’s Lace Seeds

Daucus carota (70 days) Open-pollinated. 3' plant bearing 7-15 sturdy upright stems. read more

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Soapwort

Flower Seeds

Saponaria officinalis Open-pollinated. Not a dye plant; saponin-rich roots and leaves used to gently wash wool. Sweetly clove-scented pink perennial attracts pollinators. 3' plant. read more

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Siberian Wallflower

Flower Seeds

Cheiranthus allionii Open-pollinated. Hardy biennial, blooms first year. Charming bright orange spice-scented phlox-like 4-petaled blossoms. read more

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Anise Hyssop

Seeds

Agastache foeniculum Open-pollinated. Perennial can grow 3' tall, 2' wide. Vigorous self-sower. Anise-scented foliage and purple flowers delightful as a tea or culinary seasoning, or filler in mixed bouquets. read more

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Anise Hyssop -

Seeds

Agastache foeniculum Open-pollinated. Perennial can grow 3' tall, 2' wide. Vigorous self-sower. Anise-scented foliage and purple flowers are delightful as a tea or culinary seasoning, or filler in mixed bouquets. read more

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Borage

Seeds

Borago officinalis (55 days) Open-pollinated. Bushy 2-3' annual. Bears many small flowers that open blue, turn purple and then pink. read more

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Borage -

Seeds

Borago officinalis (55 days) Open-pollinated. Bushy 2-3' annual. Bears many small flowers that open blue, turn purple and then pink. read more

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Broadleaf Sage

Seeds

Salvia officinalis Open-pollinated. Grows up to 3', with fuzzy grey-green oblong leaves and blue flowers. Used fresh or dried. read more

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Catnip

Seeds

Nepeta cataria Open-pollinated. Grows to 3' tall and wide. Lavender blooms in late summer are a favorite of honeybees. read more

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Nepeta cataria Open-pollinated. Grows to 3' tall and wide. Lavender blooms in late summer are a favorite of honeybees. read more

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Hoary Mountain Mint - ECO

Seeds

Pycnanthemum incanum Open-pollinated. A culinary herb, excellent cutflower and pollinator fave! “Mintier than mint” and less likely to spread. read more

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Hyssop

Seeds

Hyssopus officinalis Open-pollinated. Perennial. Normally hardy to Zone 3. Beautiful aromatic perennial border plant that produces spikes of indigo flowers. read more

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Lovage

Seeds

Levisticum officinale (85-95 days) Open-pollinated. Perennial. Umbelliferous, attracts beneficial insects, grows 3-6' and makes a dramatic architectural element in a decorative border. read more

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Phacelia

Flower Seeds

Phacelia tanacetifolia Open-pollinated. Small frizzy lavender-blue flowers. Long bloom period. Excellent for pollinators and beneficial insects. Bushy 18-30" plants. read more

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Phacelia -

Flower Seeds

Phacelia tanacetifolia Open-pollinated. The small frizzy curling lavender-blue sprays provide high-quality pollen and nectar. Can be used to increase beneficial insect diversity and populations while suppressing weeds. Great for honey. read more

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Rat-tail Radish -

Leaf and Pod Radish Seeds

Raphanus sativus var. caudatus (50 days) Open-pollinated. Asian heirloom, Specialty. Grown for its immature purple-green pungent seed pods. Harvest young for best quality. read more

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Caramel

Rudbeckia Seeds

Rudbeckia hirta Open-pollinated. With this stunning array of single and double blooms in raspberry, pink, yellow and copper, you'll have lovely bouquets and feast for the pollinators from midsummer to frost. read more

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Goldilocks

Rudbeckia Seeds

Rudbeckia hirta (86 days) Open-pollinated. Bright 4" golden-orange blooms with deep-set brown eyes. Long strong stems set on 24-30" plants make this an outstanding cutflower. read more

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Goldsturm

Rudbeckia Seeds

Rudbeckia fulgida Open-pollinated. Golden-yellow flowers with dark central cones. Much larger flowers—up to 5" across—than the common wildflower. Ideal for cutting. 2' tall. read more

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Prairie Sun

Rudbeckia Seeds

Rudbeckia hirta (88 days) Open-pollinated. Very large and distinctive. Pointy golden petals with light yellow tips. Branching 24-30" plants have long stems, ideal for cutflowers. read more

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Blue Bedder

Salvia Seeds

Salvia farinacea Open-pollinated. True blue flower spikes are abundant for weeks on bushy 3' plants. Grey-green foliage. read more

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Lighthouse Red

Salvia Seeds

Salvia splendens (70-85 days) Open-pollinated. Glowing red tubular flowers grow along spikes on a big bushy low-maintenance shrub-like plant. Pollinators love them. 24" tall. read more

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Tricolor Salvia

Flower Seeds

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. read more

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Autumn Beauty Mix -

Sunflower Seeds

Helianthus annuus (70-90 days) Open-pollinated. Lovely mix of earthen shades: bright yellow to bronze and purples. Blossoms 4-6" across. 6-8' multibranching stalks. A top seller. read more

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Evening Sun -

Sunflower Seeds

Helianthus annuus (60-80 days) Open-pollinated. 3-5" blooms in sunset hues of burgundy, russet-bronze, vivid gold and red, with many bicolor blends. read more

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Florenza

Sunflower Seeds

Helianthus annuus Open-pollinated. Stunning brown-centered 6" blooms are maroonish red with yellow tips. Mix with others to make a bouquet pop. 3½' tall. read more

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Flower Seeds

Helianthus annuus (90-100 days) Open-pollinated. Rare indigenous heirloom used as a natural dye source for coloring baskets purplish charcoal. Also edible. 8' stalks. read more

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Lemon Queen

Sunflower Seeds

Helianthus annuus Open-pollinated. Luxuriant 8" blooms with lemon-yellow petals surrounding striking solid brown centers. Can grow up to 10' tall in rich soil. read more

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Lemon Queen -

Sunflower Seeds

Helianthus annuus Open-pollinated. Luxuriant 8" blooms with lemon-yellow petals surrounding striking solid brown centers. Can grow up to 10' tall in rich soil. Organic. read more

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Mammoth Grey Stripe

Sunflower Seeds

Helianthus annuus (120 days) Open-pollinated. A traditional variety of giant single-stem sunflower with large seed heads. One to grow if you want to eat the seeds or plant a maze. 6”12'. read more

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Schnittgold

Sunflower Seeds

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. read more

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Selma Suns Mix -

Sunflower Seeds

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. read more

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Summer Sensation

Sunflower Seeds

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. read more

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Sunflower Sampler

Flower Seeds

Helianthus annuus Our third-best seller among flowers. This mix of a half dozen varieties creates a lovely display. No dwarfs or mammoths. read more

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Vanilla Ice

Sunflower Seeds

Helianthus debilis Open-pollinated. Pale yellow petals are nearly white and contrast well with the rich dark center disk. Polyheaded with 5' stalks, 3-4" blossoms. read more

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America

Sweet Pea Seeds

Lathyrus odoratus Open-pollinated. An antique striated variety. Blossoms contain subtle variations of bright reds with creamy white streakings. Heavily perfumed. Vines grow to 3'. read more

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Sweet Pea Seeds

Lathyrus odoratus Open-pollinated. Soft primrose-cream blossoms with dark lilac bands at the edges. Long stems perfect for cutting. Lovely fragrance. 4–6' vines. read more

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Black Knight

Sweet Pea Seeds

Lathyrus odoratus Open-pollinated. Bred in 1898. Highly scented deep maroon flowers tolerant of heat. 5-6' vines. read more

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Sweet Pea Seeds

Lathyrus odoratus (60 days) Open-pollinated. Large luminous azure silky ruffled blossoms with fabulous perfume. 6–8' tall. read more

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Cupani

Sweet Pea Seeds

Lathyrus odoratus Open-pollinated. Oldest and among the most fragrant of all sweet peas. Deep maroon-purple upper petals with deep violet-blue lower petals. 5' vines. read more

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Erewhon

Sweet Pea Seeds

Lathyrus odoratus x L. belinensis Open-pollinated. Pale mauve-pink and deeper-hued lavender-blue wings, grandiflora type, growing to 6', with 3-4 flowers per stem. read more

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Kaleidoscope Mix

Sweet Pea Seeds

Lathyrus odoratus Open-pollinated. Contains solids, bicolors, reverse bicolors, flakes and stripes in a wide array. Over 5' tall. read more

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Knee-High Mix

Sweet Pea Seeds

Lathyrus odoratus Open-pollinated. Semi-dwarf 20" bush-type plants need no support, produce full-length stems. Mix includes chianti, pink, blue-violet and lavender. read more

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Mammoth Mix

Sweet Pea Seeds

Lathyrus odoratus (75 days) Open-pollinated. Mixture of crimson, scarlet, white, lavender, deep rose, medium blue and pink. Long stems make ideal cutflowers. 4-6' staking variety. read more

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Streamers Mix

Sweet Pea Seeds

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. read more

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Creeping Thyme

Flower Seeds

Thymus serpyllum Open-pollinated. Creeping sweet-scented ground cover with purple flowers good in rock gardens, between stepping stones or on dry slopes. read more

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German Thyme

Seeds

Thymus vulgaris Open-pollinated. Creeping 10-12" mat-forming perennial brings depth of flavor to soups, gravies, casseroles. read more

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Goldfinger

Tithonia Seeds

Tithonia rotundifolia Open-pollinated. Bright orange 3-4" blooms comparable to Torch’s. Upright and uniform habit. Attracts butterflies. 4' tall. read more

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Torch

Tithonia Seeds

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. read more

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Purple Top Verbena

Flower Seeds

Verbena bonariensis (90 days) Open-pollinated. Proud strong 3”4' stems topped with vibrant purple flowers that bloom from July to October. Ideal cutflower. Extremely drought-resistant. read more

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Summer Pastels

Yarrow Seeds

Achillea millefolium Open-pollinated. Full range of soft pastel colors on flat flower heads. Easy to grow. 18-24". read more

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White Yarrow

Flower Seeds

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. read more

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