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(Agastache aurantiaca) Perennial in zones 6-9 (otherwise grow as an annual). Set off a blazing display of tangerine-colored fireworks in your garden with this phenomenal, fragrant agastache. This native wildflower blooms appear in mid to late summer. Plants reach 15 to 18 inches tall and about 24 inches wide. The foliage and flowers are delightfully fragrant, and the orange, trumpet-shaped blooms are highly attractive to hummingbirds and other pollinators.

• Full Sun
• Sprouts in 14-21 Days
• Ideal Temperature: 60-90 Degrees F
• Seed Depth: Surface
• Plant Spacing: 12”
• Frost Hardy: Yes
• Agastache aurantiaca

Growing Tips: Start indoors 4 to 6 weeks before last frost date or direct sow after. Surface sow and press lightly into the soil. Keep seeds moist until germination. Light aids germination.

(Agastache aurantiaca) Perennial in zones 6-10, typically grown as an annual. Deliciously fragrant flower spikes in apricot, grape, and raspberry colors! Prepare for the buzz of a diversity of beneficial insects and hummingbirds! These 2-foot-tall plants are a welcome addition to the pollinator garden.

• Full Sun

• Sprouts in 14-21 Days

• Ideal Temperature: 60-90 Degrees F

• Seed Depth: Surface Sow

• Plant Spacing: 12" apart
  

• Frost Hardy: Yes

• Agastache aurantiaca

Growing Tips: Perennial zones 7-10. Start indoors 4 to 6 weeks before last frost date or direct sow after. Surface sow and press tightly into the soil. Keep seeds moist until germination. Light aids germination.

(Agastache aurantiaca) Perennial in zones 6-10, or grow as an annual. This tidy and compact agastache produces soft lavender-colored flower spikes irresistible to pollinators and a range of beneficial insects. Plants are perfectly suited for pots as well as beds and borders, as they reach just 10 inches tall. The foliage and blooms are delightfully fragrant and make a flavorful tea that we love to sip. A fabulous choice for the tea garden or your pollinator patch.

• Full Sun
• Sprouts in 14-21 days
• Ideal Temperature: 60-90 Degrees F
• Seed Depth: Surface Sow
• Plant Spacing: 12”
• Frost Hardy: Yes
• Agastache aurantiaca  

Growing Tips: Start indoors 4 to 6 weeks before last frost date or direct sow after. Surface sow and press lightly into the soil. Keep seeds moist until germination. Light aids germination.

(Agastache aurantiaca) Perennial in USDA zones 5-10. Heavenly fragrance and stunning raspberry-colored flowers make this agastache irresistible to pollinators, and a favorite in our trial gardens! Plants average 15 inches tall and 12 inches wide. Attractive to a wide range of pollinators and also resistant to deer and rabbits. Blooms from early summer to mid fall.

• Full Sun
• Sprouts in 14-21 Days
• Ideal Temperature: 60-90 Degrees F
• Seed Depth: Surface Sow
• Plant Spacing: 12" apart
  
• Frost Hardy: Yes
• Agastache aurantiaca

Growing Tips: Perennial zones 4-10. Start indoors 4 to 6 weeks before last frost date or direct sow after. Surface sow and press tightly into the soil. Keep seeds moist until germination. Light aids germination.

A heat-tolerant and tender green perfect for those looking to infuse magenta color into their culinary color palette! The tender, bright pink stems and soft, glossy green leaves make this a gourmet spinach substitute. Among the heat-tolerant greens, this one is especially refined and tasty. It hails from southern India, where you can find these greens sliced into ribbons and stir fried with chilies, garlic, curry leaf, and grated fresh coconut. The greens are endlessly versatile, and we enjoy them raw and cooked. A powerhouse of nutrition and very heat tolerant for summer. A gorgeous addition to the garden -- an edible ornamental indeed!

• Full Sun
• Sprouts in 3-4 days
• Ideal Temperature: 65-90 Degrees F
• Seed Depth: 1/8”
• Plant Spacing: 12”
• Frost Hardy: No
• Amaranthus tricolor  

Growing Tips: Surface sow seeds directly in the garden after danger of frost, barely covering. Requires full sun. Tolerates heat and drought but does best with average moisture and fertility.

(Callistphus chinensis) 90 days. A marvelous semi-double bloomed aster with blazing blue petals and contrasting yellow centers. Plants stand 26 inches tall, with semi- double blooms reaching 2 inches across. This is a stunning selection, perfect for pots on the patio, beds, borders, and more.

• Full Sun
• Sprouts in 10-14 days
• Ideal Temperature: 70-85 Degrees F
• Seed Depth: 1/4”
• Plant Spacing: 6-12”
• Frost Hardy: No
• Callistephus chinensis  

Growing Tips: Sow in place in spring or start plants indoors and grow for several weeks. Carefully set out after last frost. Requires full sun and rich soil. Removing spent blooms prolongs the blooming season.

(Centaurea cyanus) With a soft and romantic mix of pinks, blushes, ivory, and magenta tones (and some bicolors), this elegant mix refines and redefines the cornflower into a high-end floral design element. We love this mix for arrangements, beds, and borders, and don’t forget the flowers are edible, too! A range of pollinators adore this mix; you’ll find the 3-foot-tall plants buzzing with action.

• Full Sun
• Sprouts in 7-14 Days
• Seed Depth: 1/4"
• Ideal Temperature: 60-75 F
• Plant Spacing: 6-10" 
• Frost Hardy: Yes
• Centaurea cyanus

Growing Tips: Annual. Sow in place in fall or winter (mild winter climates) or early spring where winters are severe. Space plants 8-12 inches. Removing spent blooms prolongs the blooming season. Self-sows

(Centaurea cyanus) Set off an explosion of color with this patriotic mix of red, white, and blue cornflowers. Plants stand 30 inches tall and are excellent for pots, beds, borders and, of course, the cutting garden. Time the planting right and you’ll have an incredibly festive Fourth of July floral display! Pollinators will flock to this glorious mix.

• Full Sun
• Sprouts in 7-14 Days
• Seed Depth: 1/4"
• Ideal Temperature: 60-75 F
• Plant Spacing: 6-10" 
• Frost Hardy: Yes
• Centaurea cyanus

Growing Tips: Annual. Sow in place in fall or winter (mild winter climates) or early spring where winters are severe. Space plants 8-12 inches. Removing spent blooms prolongs the blooming season. Self-sows

Perennial in zones 3-9. Here is something super special and new in balloon flowers! These dwarf plants bear ivory blooms with subtle lavender striping. The plants grow less than 10 inches tall, while their blooms expand like an inflated balloon until they burst open into a gorgeous, shimmering star. The roots of balloon flowers are edible and are typically used in Asian cuisine.

• 6-8 hours of Sun
• Sprouts in 10-30 Days
• Ideal Temperature: 65-70 Degrees F
• Seed Depth: Surface Sow
• Plant Spacing: 12-18"
• Frost Hardy: Yes
• Platycodon grandiflorus apoyama
  
  

Growing Tips: Sow seeds indoors 6 - 8 weeks before last frost, or direct sow after. Surface sow, lightly pressing into soil; do not cover. Transplant or divide only when necessary-resents root disturbance.

(Platycodon grandiflorus) Perennial in zones 3-9. These large blue blooms will expand like an inflated balloon until they burst open into a gorgeous blue star. Two-foot-tall plants will set off tons of explosive little blooms late into the season, when many other flowers are spent. Plants average 20 inches tall, each its own small galaxy of blue stars, larger than traditional balloon flower. The roots of balloon flowers are edible and are typically used in Asian cuisine.

• 6-8 hours of Sun
• Sprouts in 10-30 Days
• Ideal Temperature: 65-70 Degrees F
• Seed Depth: Surface Sow
  Plant Spacing: 12-18"
• Frost Hardy: Yes
• Platycodon grandiflorus
  
  

Growing Tips: Sow seeds indoors 6 - 8 weeks before last frost, or direct sow after. Surface sow, lightly pressing into soil; do not cover. Transplant or divide only when necessary-resents root disturbance.

Perennial in zones 3-9. Behold the beloved balloon flower in a silky soft pink color. Platycodon is a favorite perennial flower; its balloon-shaped blossoms open to a unique star shape, a transformation fascinating to watch on a summer day. Plants average 20 inches tall, each its own small galaxy of pink stars, larger than traditional balloon flower. The roots of balloon flowers are edible, and are typically used in Asian cuisine.

• 6-8 hours of Sun
• Sprouts in 10-30 Days
• Ideal Temperature: 65-70 Degrees F
• Seed Depth: Surface Sow
• Plant Spacing: 12-18"
• Frost Hardy: Yes
• Platycodon grandiflorus
  
  

Growing Tips: Sow seeds indoors 6 - 8 weeks before last frost, or direct sow after. Surface sow, lightly pressing into soil; do not cover. Transplant or divide only when necessary-resents root disturbance.

Perennial in zones 3-9. The beloved balloon flower in an ivory color. Platycodon is a favorite perennial flower. Its balloon-shaped blossoms open to a unique star shape in a transformation fascinating to watch on a summer day. Plants average 20 inches tall, each its own small galaxy of white stars, larger than traditional balloon flower.

• 6-8 hours of Sun
• Sprouts in 10-30 Days
• Ideal Temperature: 65-70 Degrees F
• Seed Depth: Surface Sow
• Plant Spacing: 12-18"
• Frost Hardy: Yes
• Platycodon grandiflorus
  
  

Growing Tips: Sow seeds indoors 6 - 8 weeks before last frost, or direct sow after. Surface sow, lightly pressing into soil; do not cover. Transplant or divide only when necessary-resents root disturbance.

65-80 days. A scrumptious edible ornamental with scarlet red blooms that yield inky black beans. The young tender pods make superior snap beans. Allow the pods to swell and beans to mature and you will be rewarded with a culinary delight. The dried beans are a deep obsidian color, and their flavor and texture are fantastic!

• Full Sun
• Sprouts in 5-8 days
• Ideal Temperature: 60-85 Degrees F
• Seed Depth: 1”
• Plant Spacing: 8”
• Frost Hardy: No
• Phaseolus coccineus  

Growing Tips: Vigorous, long vines need support. direct seed after last frost, after soaking seeds overnight. Prefers mild temperatures, best as an early-summer crop in hot areas.

(Trichosanthes cucumerina subsp. anguina) This is an Indian variety of our favorite, fascinating edible gourd relative. Its fruit tastes much like green beans, except even more delicious and tender. We could give up a lot of other vegetables before we would not grow this queen of garden crops, known for its divine taste and snake-like beauty. So snake-like, in fact, that the beans terrify more than a few visitors to our garden each summer! Snake bean is almost completely absent in U.S. markets. Its long, delicate fruit doesn’t ship easily. Known as Chachinda in Hindi, it is particularly popular in South India, where it is made into curries and sabzi. A beautiful vining plant.

• 8-12 hours of Sun
• Sprouts in 5-8 Days
• Ideal Temperature: 75-95 Degrees F
• Seed Depth: 1/2-1"
• Plant Spacing: 6"
• Frost Hardy: No
  
• Trichosanthes cucumerina subsp. anguina
  

Growing Tips: Tolerates extreme heat, humidity. Soak seeds overnight; direct seed after last spring frost. Trellis vining types; pick when pods reach 12-18 inches.

These glistening, snow-white globes are a rare delicacy, even in their native region on the island of Okinawa, Japan. This dazzling edible ornamental variety produces loads of pearlescent round fruit, making a stunning backdrop for your garden design. The flavor is more mild than green bitter melon and even boasts umami flavor notes, making it a top choice for soups and a number of other simple yet delicious preparations.

• Vine Support
• Full Sun
• Sprouts in 7-21 Days
• Ideal Temperature: 75-90 Degrees F
• Seed Depth: 1"
• Plant Spacing: 24"
• Frost Hardy: No
• Momordica charantia

Growing Tips: Revels in heat and humidity. Grow up a trellis or fence. Soaking seeds overnight and nicking or splitting the tough outer seed coat may improve germination.

The Brazilian Bellflower (Abutilon Megapotamicum 'Variegatum') is perfect for hanging baskets as it sports lovely eye catching yellow flowers that hang surrounded by a protective fiery red calyx. It is hardy in zones 8-11 and can make a fine annual plant elsewhere when planted outside after all chance of frost has passed. It can tolerate full sun, but will do well in part shade especially in the afternoon when the heat is strong. Hummingbirds and bees will love to feed on these flowers, and it's best to keep this plant in a protected area. It works wonderfully as an indoor plant and blooms profusely!

Edible blue flowered vine from Thailand. Gorgeous, huge, double blue blooms make a natural food dye and soothing tea to calm the nerves. This double-flowered type was found in Thailand, where the blooms are used to dye everything from teas to rice and desserts. A gorgeous ornamental edible flower, the vines are smothered in dazzling indigo petals. Our favorite kid-friendly drink; when you add a drop of lemon to the deep blue tea, the color instantly turns a bright pink, like magic! Natural Pink Lemonade, anyone? A fine variety.

• Vine Support
• 6-12 hours of Sun
• Sprouts in 14-21 Days
• Ideal Temperature: 78-100 F
• Seed Depth: 1/2"
• Plant Spacing: 3-6"
• Frost Hardy: No
• Clitoria ternatea
  
  

Growing Tips: Perennial in zones 10-11, grows as an annual in cooler climates. Vines to 6 feet in full sun to partial shade. Scarify seeds and soak overnight.  Sow in average garden soil.

This double-petaled, lavender- colored butterfly pea vine is stunning! This member of the bean family is native to Southeast Asia. The blooms are extra fancy and ornamental, and as a bonus, they’re edible! The lovely flowers make a natural food dye and soothing tea to calm the nerves. This incredibly heat- and humidity-tolerant flowering vine will look stunning growing up arbors, archways, and fences in your summer garden. A must have in southern landscapes, but also adapts well to northern gardens as long as the summer is warm. An extra select strain from Thailand.

• Vine Support
• 6-12 hours of Sun
• Sprouts in 14-21 Days
• Ideal Temperature: 78-100 F
• Seed Depth: 1/2"
• Plant Spacing: 3-6"
• Frost Hardy: No
• Clitoria ternatea

Growing Tips: Perennial in zones 10-11, grows as an annual in cooler climates. Vines to 6 feet in full sun to partial shade. Scarify seeds and soak overnight.  Sow in average garden soil.

This rare, double-petaled, snow-white butterfly pea vine is stunning! The blooms are extra fancy and ornamental, and as a bonus, they’re edible! The lovely flowers make a soothing tea said to calm the nerves. A wonderful big Thai selection!

• Vine Support
• 6-12 hours of Sun
• Sprouts in 14-21 Days
• Ideal Temperature: 78-100 F
• Seed Depth: 1/2"
• Plant Spacing: 3-6"
• Frost Hardy: No
• Clitoria ternatea

Growing Tips: Perennial in zones 10-11, grows as an annual in cooler climates. Vines to 6 feet in full sun to partial shade. Scarify seeds and soak overnight.  Sow in average garden soil.

65 days. Very early, high quality sort. Dense, solid heads are very spherical, reaching 5-7 inches in diameter and weights of 3-5 pounds. Plants are very compact relative to the size of the heads, allowing closer spacing than some varieties. Fine for cole slaw, stir fries and other fresh uses. Not usually considered an excellent storage type. One of the earliest types we sell, and popular since at least the 1920s.

• 65 Days
• Full Sun
• Sprouts in 7-10 Days
• Seed Depth: 1/4"
• Ideal Temperature: 50-75 F
• Plant Spacing: 18-20" 
• Frost Hardy: Yes
• Brassica oleracea

Growing Tips: Prefers cool weather and ample, even moisture. Sow seeds or set transplants into rich soil. Time plantings for spring or fall harvest.

What a show stopper! This big friendly Giant will be your kids’ next best friend! (And yours, too!) This giant cabbage was once a premier crop in Hokkaido, Japan. Noted as a unique variety since the 1800’s, it was almost lost to history. The Japanese in the ‘’Showa” Period had quite the taste and fondness for this big brassica. Hokkaido growers report averages of 17-37 pounds each, or even up to 44 pounds in optimal growing conditions. Not popular for size only, the Sapporo Giant has won gold medals in Japanese taste tests. It has a natural sweetness and stays tender as it grows to its immense size. Thanks to a special team of dedicated growers, we are again able to bring this variety to the fore and protect it from becoming a relic of times past. To impress.... try making a Sapporo giant cabbage roll. It will fill a platter!

• Full Sun
• Sprouts in 7-10 Days
• Ideal Temperature: 50-75 F
• Seed Depth: 1/4"
• Plant Spacing: 24" 
• Frost Hardy: Yes
• Brassica oleracea

Growing Tips: Prefers cool weather and ample, even moisture. Sow seeds or set transplants into rich soil. Time plantings for spring or fall harvest.

Perennial zones 4-9. Compact and tidy, this Japanese catmint and its mesmerizing blue blooms attract a range of pollinators. The plants reach just 12-20 inches tall and fit perfectly into beds, borders and containers. Nepeta subsessilis is also known as Japanese catmint. The blooms are larger than other types of catmints, and we especially appreciate the fragrance of the flowers. This bushy and colorful mounding plant is technically a perennial, but it will bloom in the first year and can be treated as an annual. 

• 8-12 hrs of Sun
• Sprouts in 7-14 Days
• Ideal Temperature: 70-75 F
• Seed Depth: Surface Sow
• Plant Spacing: 12-18"
• Frost Hardy: No
• Nepeta subsessilis
  
  

Growing Tips: Surface sow, gently pressing into soil; cover lightly. Alternately you can start indoors and transplant after last frost. Shear plants occasionally to renew them; self-sows readily. Same genus and species as catnip, but catmint grows in more tidy clumps and does not reseed as easily. Catmint is more ornamental and a bit less tolerant of poor soil and prefers loose, well-drained soil.

Perennial zones 3-7. Soft pastel blue, pink and white flower spikes combine for a romantic effect. Cats won’t be the only ones loving this colorful mix; it’s also a major pollinator magnet! Plants reach 1 to 2 feet in height and about 1 to 1.5 feet wide, blooming in high summer, attracting songbirds, hummers, butterflies and bees. 

• 8-12 hrs of Sun
• Sprouts in 7-14 Days
• Ideal Temperature: 70-75 F
• Seed Depth: Surface Sow
• Plant Spacing: 12-18"
• Frost Hardy: No
• Nepeta subsessilis
  
  

Growing Tips: Surface sow, gently pressing into soil; cover lightly. Alternately you can start indoors and transplant after last frost. Shear plants occasionally to renew them; self-sows readily. Same genus and species as catnip, but catmint grows in more tidy clumps and does not reseed as easily. Catmint is more ornamental and a bit less tolerant of poor soil and prefers loose, well-drained soil.

Perennial zones 4-9. Compact and tidy, the showy pink blooms of this Japanese catmint attract a range of pollinators. The plants reach just 12-20 inches tall and fit perfectly into beds, borders and containers. Nepeta subsessilis is also known as Japanese catmint. The blooms are larger than other types of catmints, and we especially appreciate the fragrance of the flowers. This bushy and colorful mounding plant is technically a perennial, but it will bloom in the first year and can be treated as an annual.

• 8-12 hrs of Sun
• Sprouts in 7-14 Days
• Ideal Temperature: 70-75 F
• Seed Depth: Surface Sow
• Plant Spacing: 12-18"
• Frost Hardy: No
• Nepeta subsessilis
  
  

Growing Tips: Surface sow, gently pressing into soil; cover lightly. Alternately you can start indoors and transplant after last frost. Shear plants occasionally to renew them; self-sows readily. Same genus and species as catnip, but catmint grows in more tidy clumps and does not reseed as easily. Catmint is more ornamental and a bit less tolerant of poor soil and prefers loose, well-drained soil.

80 days. Keeping gourmet seasoning on hand is easy with this "cutting" type celery! This particular variety hails from the Netherlands, but it is an Asian type cutting celery, Latin name Apium graveolens secalinum. Also known as Chinese Celery, or Nan Ling, these types tend to have larger leaves and small fibrous stalks. This variety will not be suitable for Ants On a Log, but it is a nuanced and balanced seasoning celery. Both the leaves and stalks are excellent for broth, soups, and general use in the kitchen. This carefree cut-and-come-again herb rounds out countless dishes and is a chef's favorite.

• Full Sun
• Sprouts in 15-20 Days
• Ideal Temperature: 70-75 Degrees F
• Seed Depth: 1/8 inch
• Plant Spacing: 10”
• Frost Hardy: Yes
• Apium graveolens

Growing Tips: Start seeds indoors 8-12 weeks ahead of last frost date. Surface sow, gently pressing into soil. Transplant outdoors after last spring frost into rich moist soil in full sun.

Beautiful flowers make lovely tea and pink lemonade! An award-winning spiked magenta celosia from Murakami Seed Company in Japan. This well-branched celosia is a total pollinator magnet, all abuzz with an abundance of bees and other beneficials. This all-purpose celosia is great for cutting, garden design, mixed planters and more. It received the prestigious All America Selection Award in 2017, noted by judges for its early blooming, good branching and bushy habit.

• Full Sun
• Sprouts in 14-21 days
• Ideal Temperature: 65-95 Degrees F
• Seed Depth: 1/8”
• Plant Spacing: 6-8”
• Frost Hardy: No
• Celosia argentea  

Growing Tips: Start indoors 3-4 weeks before transplanting out after last frost, or sow seeds in place after frost. Cover lightly in fine, moist soil, and keep warm until germination. Grow plants in full sun. 

A beautifully crested cockscomb type celosia in a stunning hot magenta color. Plants stand 3 to 4 feet tall and the vibrant heads measure up to half a foot across! Try this eye- catching variety in the cottage garden, cutting garden, containers, beds and borders.

• Full Sun
• Sprouts in 14-21 Days
• Ideal Temperature: 65-95 F
• Seed Depth: 1/8"
• Plant Spacing: 6-8"
• Frost Hardy: No
• Celosia argentea

Growing Tips: Start indoors 3-4 weeks before transplanting out after last frost, or sow seeds in place after frost. Cover lightly in fine, moist soil, and keep warm until germination. Grow plants in full sun. 

This red-tinged Japanese variety is totally gorgeous from leaf to flower! The burgundy foliage and stems are offset by the most striking vermillion heads, making it a bold choice for beds, borders, containers, and more. The plants stand 2 to 2.5 feet tall with multiple branches that produce heads ranging in size from small pokers to tightly ruffled f ist-sized crests or cockscombs. With its sturdy, multibranching habit, this versatile type is great for arrangements, and it also makes a deep crimson-colored herbal tea.

• Full Sun
• Sprouts in 14-21 Days
• Ideal Temperature: 65-95 F
• Seed Depth: 1/8"
• Plant Spacing: 6-8"
• Frost Hardy: No
• Celosia argentea

Growing Tips: Start indoors 3-4 weeks before transplanting out after last frost, or sow seeds in place after frost. Cover lightly in fine, moist soil, and keep warm until germination. Grow plants in full sun. 

This super-compact dwarf cockscomb features massive, lipstick-red crests. The tidy, busy plants average just 6 inches tall and bear impressive tightly woven and wrinkled heads, about 8 inches (or more) across. This is the perfect bedding cockscomb, but it is also ideal in pots, window boxes and other compact spaces. It looks stunning planted en masse or in the foreground of a mixed planting. The edible flowers make a lovely tea.

• Full Sun
• Sprouts in 14-21 Days
• Ideal Temperature: 60-95 F
• Seed Depth: 1/8"
• Plant Spacing: 6-8"
• Frost Hardy: No
• Celosia cristata

Growing Tips: Sow seeds in place after frost. Cover lightly in fine, moist soil, and keep warm until germination. Grow plants in full sun. 

90-100 days. Fractal patterned flowers shimmer in a range of sherbet tones. This is by far the most groovy celosia we have seen. The intricately pointed heads range from tangerine to apricot and strawberry. Plants reach 18-30 inches tall, making them an excellent choice for landscaping, bedding, container design or cut flower use.

• Full Sun
• Sprouts in 14-21 Days
• Ideal Temperature: 65-95 F
• Seed Depth: 1/8"
• Plant Spacing: 6-8"
• Frost Hardy: No
• Celosia plumosa

Growing Tips: Start indoors 3-4 weeks before transplanting out after last frost, or sow seeds in place after frost. Cover lightly in fine, moist soil, and keep warm until germination. Grow plants in full sun. 

50 days. Wildly gourmet flavor and vivid magenta stems make this Chinese green, also known as hon tsai tai, a favorite. The slim and crunchy stems are refreshing and especially well-suited to fresh snacking as well as cooking. The contrast between crispy stems, soft and tender leaves, and spicy yellow blooms makes for a phenomenal culinary experience. It is a particularly cold-tolerant leafy green so well suited to fall and winter harvests. Plants reach 12-36 inches tall and can be harvested multiple times as a cut-and-come-again green.

• 4-6 Hours Sun
• Sprouts in 10-14 Days
• Ideal Temperature: 60-80 Degrees F
• Seed Depth: 1/4"
• Plant Spacing: 12"
• Frost Hardy: No
• Brassica rapa

Growing Tips: Best planted in cool spring or fall conditions. Sow in place.

Here is something completely new and fantastic in coleus! Deeply scalloped edges boost the octane of the brilliant, bright tropical colors of hot-pink centers with chartreuse that borders to the unique leaf margins. These plants have a compact and tidy 12-inch-tall full and bushy habit, making them ideal for beds, borders, en masse planting and of course, pots and other containers. A new favorite in our display gardens at Baker Creek, these make a bold statement!

• Full Sun
• Sprouts in 10-20 Days
• Ideal Temperature: 70-95 F
• Seed Depth: 1/8"
• Plant Spacing: 6-8"
• Frost Hardy: No
• Solenostemon scutellarioides

Growing Tips: Start seeds indoors in early spring, covering lightly and keeping very warm. Prefers filtered shade in hot-summer area, full sun elsewhere. Pinch to encourage branching.

A burst of tropical sunset colors and busy, frilled leaf edges makes this one a unique and eye-catching coleus! These 12-inch-tall plants are compact and tidy with a full and bushy habit, and the foliage is reminiscent of tie dye in a kaleidoscope of colors. This ornamental has gotten tons of praise in the display gardens at Baker Creek, and it will stop you right in your tracks! Excellent for beds, borders, container gardens or anywhere needing a pop of color!

• Full Sun
• Sprouts in 10-20 Days
• Ideal Temperature: 70-95 F
• Seed Depth: 1/8"
• Plant Spacing: 6-8"
• Frost Hardy: No
• Solenostemon scutellarioides

Growing Tips: Start seeds indoors in early spring, covering lightly and keeping very warm. Prefers filtered shade in hot-summer area, full sun elsewhere. Pinch to encourage branching.

Herbaceous perennial, hardy from zones 4a to 8b. With its stunning, marbled colors, one could justify growing this columbine just for the foliage alone, but the pendulous, deep purple flower heads are the cherry on top. The clover-shaped foliage grows 18 inches tall in mounds; the tall, slender flower stems reach to 24 inches tall and are topped with nodding blooms in midnight plum color. Try this dramatic, cold-hardy perennial in wooded areas, cottage gardens, beds, borders and even pots and containers.

• 4-6 hours Sun
• Sprouts in 21-36 Days
• Ideal Temperature: 65-70 F
• Seed Depth: 1/8-1/4"
• Plant Spacing: 10-12"
• Frost Hardy: Yes
• Aquilegia vulgaris

Growing Tips: Perennial. Direct sow seeds in place in fall/winter or start indoors in late winter/early spring and set moistened trays in the fridge or outdoors for a chilling period of 3-4 weeks. Loose, well-drained soil is best. Part shade is ideal, but it can grow in full sun in early spring or mild climates and even full shade in warm climates. 

A fantastic native wildflower with a twist! The small,1 inch flowers have tubular petals that come in a blazing mix of rustic colors: gold, rust, orange and raspberry. Coreopsis is a favorite carefree pollinator attractor. This tidy and compact dwarf variety stands just 1.5-2 feet tall and is perfect for the middle or front border. The plants are heat and drought tolerant and very attractive to beneficial insects. The charming color scheme makes this a must have for designing beds, borders, prairies and landscapes!

• 8-12 hours of Sun
• Sprouts in 10-21 Days
• Ideal Temperature: 55-75 Degrees F
• Seed Depth: Surface Sow
• Plant Spacing: 10"
• Frost Hardy: Yes
• Coreopsis x hybrida
  
  

Growing Tips: Surface sow directly in spring and cover lightly. Grows to 2 feet in rich, moist, well-drained soil. Self-sows readily.

Perfect sweet corn for northern gardeners. Grower Art Verell carefully selected this variety over 30 years ago in the Pacific Northwest for cool soil germination and early harvest. The short, 3-4 foot stalks bear ears of delicious white kernels in 75 days or less!

• Full Sun
• Sprouts in 7-10 Days
• Ideal Temperature: 75-80 Degrees F
• Seed Depth: 1-2”
• Plant Spacing: 12”
• Frost Hardy: No
• Zea mays  

Growing Tips: Direct sow into the richest soil available 1-2 weeks before last spring frost. Succession planting prolongs harvest; planting in blocks improves pollination.

A very beautiful, commonly crimson red dent variety introduced to the settlers in the Virginia area in the 1840s. Eight- to 12-foot tall stalks produce large, heavy, 8- to 12-inch long ears of solid red kernels that vary in hue. Occasional red and white kernels and ears may appear, but this is typical. It is known for its delicious, rich, sweet flavor when ground into meal and flour. Maturity is 100 to 120 days for dry ears. We are excited to find this GMO-free strain, as most Bloody Butcher seems to be crossed with modern GMO corn types.

• Full Sun
• Sprouts in 7-10 days
• Ideal Temperature: 75-80 Degrees F
• Seed Depth: 1-2”
• Plant Spacing: 12”
• Frost Hardy: No
• Zea mays  

Growing Tips: Direct sow into the richest soil available 1-2 weeks before last spring frost. Succession planting prolongs harvest; planting in blocks improves pollination.

75-90 days. A far cry from the canned baby corn you may have tried. Those who have enjoyed fresh baby corn cobs know how spectacular they are, crunchy and sweet, a perfect addition to soups and stirfry. Here is an opportunity to grow your very own baby corn for authentic Asian recipes or your own culinary experimentation. Plants stand 4-5 feet tall, producing 3-4 stalks per plant, up to 40 ears per plant. Harvest ears 5 days after silks appear for fresh baby sweet corn. You can eat them raw, steamed, in soup or in stir fry, or dry for popcorn.

• Full Sun
• Sprouts in 7-10 days
• Ideal Temperature: 75-80 Degrees F
• Seed Depth: 1-2”
• Plant Spacing: 8”
• Frost Hardy: No
• Zea mays  

Growing Tips: Direct sow into the richest soil available 1-2 weeks before last spring frost. Succession planting prolongs harvest; planting in blocks improves pollination.

Annual 85 days. Darling blooms in a color like pink lemonade are the perfect touch for your garden and arrangements. The 3.5-foot-tall plants produce an abundance of these cheerful large blooms. Flowers reach just over 3 inches across and are ultra attractive to a range of pollinators. It is a rightful winner of the esteemed Fleuroselect Novelty Award, specifically praised for its unusual color and sturdy stems for cutting.

• Full Sun
• Sprouts in 7-14 Days
• Ideal Temperature: 65-85 Degrees F
• Seed Depth: 1/8-1/4”
• Plant Spacing: 10”
• Frost Hardy: No
• Cosmos bipinnatus

Growing Tips: Sow in place in mid-spring. Plants require full sun, fairly warm temps, moderate moisture. Removing spent blooms prolongs the blooming season.

These high-contrast cotton candy pink blooms are stunning in your pollinator oasis. Uniform 24-inch plants make a tidy presentation of large blooms the color of sunrise. Enliven your pots, beds, and borders with this bushy medium-height cosmos.

• Full Sun
• Sprouts in 7-14 Days
• Seed Depth: 1/8-1/4"
• Ideal Temperature: 65-85 F
• Plant Spacing: 10"
• Frost Hardy: No
• Cosmos bipinnatus

Growing Tips: Sow in place in mid-spring. Plants require full sun, fairly warm temps, moderate moisture. Removing spent blooms prolongs the blooming season.

Annual. 90 days. A stunning riff on one of our favorite pollinator flowers. Xsenia was awarded the prestigious Fleuroselect Novelty Award in 2018, specifically appreciated for its unique terra cotta orange-to-pink color that changes in an almost sepia effect as the flowers mature over the season. These dazzling flowers are a bit more refined in their presentation than other cosmos varieties. Compact plants reach just over 2 feet tall; the 2 ½ inch blooms have petals that are tightly whorled around their bright yellow eye.

• Full Sun
• Sprouts in 7-14 Days
• Seed Depth: 1/8-1/4"
• Ideal Temperature: 65-85 F
• Plant Spacing: 10"
• Frost Hardy: No
• Cosmos bipinnatus

Growing Tips: Sow in place in mid-spring. Plants require full sun, fairly warm temps, moderate moisture. Removing spent blooms prolongs the blooming season.

Annual zones 3-7 or perennial zones 8-10. This diminutive dahlia produces pinwheels of vibrant warm colors, with a unique set of central petals. Compact plants sit just about 2 feet tall and create a splash of color in containers, beds and borders. Darling blooms reach 2.5 to 3.5 inches across and are incredibly attractive to a range of pollinators.

• Full Sun
• Sprouts in 7-14 Days
• Ideal Temperature: 70-75 F
• Seed Depth: 1/8"
• Plant Spacing: 18-24" 
• Frost Hardy: No
• Dahlia variabilis

Growing Tips: Start indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost, or direct sow after spring frosts have passed. Require full sun, rich soil, warm temps and moderate moisture. Tubers may be overwintered in frost-free conditions and replanted following year.

Perennial zones 4-9. A fun, frizzly petaled, snow-white Shasta daisy. This carefree perennial fills in pots, beds and borders beautifully with its wild puffs of alabaster. Plants stand 2 to 2.5 feet tall and 1 to 2 feet wide and bloom from early to late summer. This variety looks gorgeous in mass plantings.

• 8-10 hours Sun
• Sprouts in 10-25 Days
• Ideal Temperature: 70-75 F
• Seed Depth: Surface Sow
• Plant Spacing: 10-14"
• Frost Hardy: Yes
• Leucanthemus superbum

Growing Tips: Sow outdoors after danger of frost.  Prefers slightly moist, well-drained soil in full sun or part shade.  Do not overwater.  Plants do not like humidity.  Blooms will continue into summer in cooler climates.

Soft tangles of lacy foliage and drifts of periwinkle blooms make this Australian wildflower a favorite in the cottage garden or landscape. It is grown most often as an annual but can be treated as a perennial in USDA zones 9-11. Plants grow to an average height of 12- 36 inches and to about 1-1.5 feet wide. Try this long-season bloomer in containers or planted in the ground.

• 8-10 hours Sun
• Sprouts in 10-25 Days
• Ideal Temperature: 70-75 F
• Seed Depth: Surface Sow
• Plant Spacing: 10-14"
• Frost Hardy: Yes
• Brachyscome iberidifolia

Growing Tips: Sow outdoors after danger of frost.  Prefers slightly moist, well-drained soil in full sun or part shade.  Do not overwater.  Plants do not like humidity.  Blooms will continue into summer in cooler climates.

Perennial zones 6-10. Sumptuously scented blooms look like fresh whipped raspberry cream, and smell even better! Two-foot-tall plants have misty blue grass-like leaves and profusions of blooms, making them irresistible to butterflies and hummingbirds. This long-season bloomer also makes a great fragrant cut flower.

• Full Sun
• Sprouts in 7-14 Days
• Ideal Temperature: 65-75 F
• Seed Depth: 1/8"
• Plant Spacing: 6-8"
• Frost Hardy: Yes
• Dianthus caryophyllus

Growing Tips: Perennial in zones 6-10, annual elsewhere. Sow seed indoors in early spring and keep moist. Room temperature is best. Can sow seeds outside from spring to fall for bloom the next year.

A dark obsidian eggplant from Niigata Prefecture, Japan, an area famous for rice production. This prefecture is also known for its eggplant varieties, which are raised in the time between the planting and harvest of the region's main crop. Each of the eggplant varieties has their own uses. This variety, known as "Nagaoka purse eggplant," dates back to the middle of the Meiji era (1868-1912).This variety is known to be among the sweetest and is is traditionally steamed with a bit of ginger and soy sauce.

• Full Sun
• Sprouts in 10-15 Days
• Seed Depth: 1/4"
• Ideal Temperature: 75-95 F
• Plant Spacing: 18" 
• Frost Hardy: No
• Solanum melongena

Also known as silk skin, this eggplant was specially bred to eat raw! In Japan, the sweet and buttery soft flesh is commonly made into eggplant sashimi. This gourmet Japanese eggplant is mild and sweet, with no bitterness, and a deep purple, nearly black, skin and ivory flesh. The variety can be traced all the way back to the Muromachi period (1336-1573). Perfect for vegan cooking or any dish calling for a silky, delicious eggplant. 

• Full Sun
• Sprouts in 10-15 Days
• Seed Depth: 1/4"
• Ideal Temperature: 75-95 F
• Plant Spacing: 18" 
• Frost Hardy: No
• Solanum melongena

This variety was not only our earliest in the field but also among the best eating varieties we have ever tried. The tender white flesh stays firm in cooking. Rich flavor is edged with delicious floral notes that make it a unique addition to a myriad of dishes. Green eggplants are famous in Japan for superior flavor and beauty. Fruit remain perfect for eating even when allowed to grow quite large.

• Full Sun
• Sprouts in 10-15 Days
• Seed Depth: 1/4"
• Ideal Temperature: 75-95 F
• Plant Spacing: 18" 
• Frost Hardy: No
• Solanum melongena

A gorgeous glad with gigantic, magenta blooms, each with an ivory-colored throat. Flower stalks produce a profusion of large petals with ruffled edges. The plants of this mid-summer bloomer reach 45 to 65 inches tall. They are a perfect addition to your cut flower garden or perennial beds!

This tall and glamorous glad has dark red to scarlet blooms! The unopened buds are especially dark, nearly black, and the petals are large and velvety. You'll want to plant this raven-petaled beauty at the back of your beds as the plants will grow to an impressive 40 to 48 inches tall!

A beautiful bicolored glad! The large candy-pink blooms are splashed with cherry red at the throat. This extra-tall variety has impressive spikes of large flowers irresistible to hummingbirds and are so well suited to making stunning floral arrangements! Be sure to plant this variety in the back row of the bed and consider staking, as the plants will reach 45 to 60 inches tall!

These large showy blooms are little bursts of sunshine in the garden. The medium-sized flowers have ruffled petals in the most citrusy shade of lemon-yellow. This frilly focal point flower sits 32 to 36 inches tall, making it ideal for beds, landscapes, or the cutting garden. 

These flamingo pink, deeply ruffled blooms bring a tropical vibe to the garden and your floral designs! The medium-sized blooms are dramatically ruffled with an almost waxy appearance and a dazzling hot pink color. Plants stand 32 to 36 inches tall, the perfect height for planting front and center as your focal point or along the back of your shorter beds.

A perfectly pleasing contrast of lavender and lemon cream make this bicolored gladious a must grow! The medium-sized blooms are highly ruffled, with soft yellow throats and lilac- to lavender-colored petals. This charming focal flower is perfect for your cottage garden design, beds, borders and, of course, the cutting garden. Plants stand 32 to 36 inches tall, making them perfect for planting in the center or along the back of your beds.

A beautiful bicolored glad! The large candy-pink blooms are splashed with cherry red at the throat. This extra-tall variety has impressive spikes of large flowers irresistible to hummingbirds and are so well suited to making stunning floral arrangements! Be sure to plant this variety in the back row of the bed and consider staking, as the plants will reach 45 to 60 inches tall!

90-140 days. A show-stopping giant vegetable with endless creative possiblities. A massive round gourd, ideal for crafting and creating! Extraordinarily long vines bear gargantuan, 18-24 inch, thick-walled fruit that can indeed be dried and made into a musical instrument!

• Full Sun
• Sprouts in 3-10 Days
• Ideal Temperature: 75-90 Degrees F
• Seed Depth: 1 inch
• Plant Spacing: 36"
• Frost Hardy: No
• Lagenaria siceraria

Growing Tips: Trellising is suitable. Provide full sun, ample moisture, rich soil and a lot of heat. Pick after first frost; dry indoors, or outdoors under cover.

A first-year blooming biennial zones 3-9. These wine-colored blooms are incredibly attractive to a range of pollinators, from bees to butterflies and hummingbirds. The dramatic spikes will loom over the garden at the back of the border, standing 6-8 feet tall and blooming from early to late summer.

• Full Sun/Part Sun
• Sprouts in 10-14 Days
• Seed Depth: 1/4"
• Ideal Temperature: 65-90 F
• Plant Spacing: 12"
• Frost Hardy: Yes
• Alcea rosea

Frost-tender perennial, often grown as an annual. Glistening like precious gems, this ice plant mix is just the trick for your containers, rock gardens and xeriscape designs. Substance meets style with this super heat- and drought-tolerant stunner in a mix of pinks, purples and yellows. Plants have a mounding habit and reach 4 to 6 inches tall and about 8 to 10 inches across. This reliable and easyto-grow plant is also deer resistant and very attractive to butterflies.

• 6-12 hours of Sun
• Sprouts in 3-21 Days
• Ideal Temperature: 73-83 Degrees F
• Seed Depth: Surface Sow
• Plant Spacing: 6"
• Frost Hardy: No
• Delosperma cooperi
  

Growing Tips: Sow in place, or start transplants indoors, setting out after last frost, transplanting carefully. Keep soil moist and warm until sprouts appear. Requires sharp drainage, prefers dry locations.

Perennial winter hardy from USDA zones 5-7. Soft baby pink flower spikes waft that familiar lavender fragrance. Compact and tidy plants reach just 10-12 inches tall. This first-year blooming perennial boasts a gorgeous color contrast of silvery foliage and subtle pink spikes.

• 6-12 hours of Sun
• Sprouts in 14-21 Days
• Ideal Temperature: 70-75 Degrees F
• Seed Depth: Surface Sow
  
• Plant Spacing: 12"
• Frost Hardy: Yes
  
• Lavandula angustifolia
  

Growing Tips: Start seeds indoors in late winter. Sprinkle on moist paper towel, hold in fridge 30-40 days. Seeds will sprout; can be placed into pots and grown indoors until planting outdoors after last frost date.

Perennial winter hardy from USDA zones 5-7. Strong soothing fragrance and rich purple flower spikes make this reliable first-year blooming perennial a favorite! Winner of the Fleuroselect Gold Medal. Compact and tidy plants reach just 10-12 inches.

• 6-12 hours of Sun
• Sprouts in 14-21 Days
• Ideal Temperature: 70-75 Degrees F
• Seed Depth: Surface Sow
  
• Plant Spacing: 12"
• Frost Hardy: Yes
  
• Lavandula angustifolia
  

Growing Tips: Start seeds indoors in late winter. Sprinkle on moist paper towel, hold in fridge 30-40 days. Seeds will sprout; can be placed into pots and grown indoors until planting outdoors after last frost date.

70 days. Frilled, purple blushed and highly ornamental, with excellent flavor to boot! Pablo lettuce is an iceberg type that is more heat resistant. A sweet and tasty, and oh so crunchy! This market quality lettuce can stand up to heat and cold beautifully and the flavor is top notch.

• 4-8 hours of Sun
• Sprouts in 7-10 Days
• Ideal Temperature: 60-80 Degrees F
• Seed Depth: 1/4"
• Plant Spacing: 8"
• Frost Hardy: Yes
• Lactuca sativa
  

Growing Tips: Sow in thick bands for baby greens or space farther apart for head lettuce. Best grown as a spring or fall crop in most areas.

85 days. Delicious Crenshaw type melons have sweet, fine flavored pale orange flesh. The green-skinned rind develops orange spots when ripe. Fruits mature at around 4 lbs. This famous California heirloom was introduced in 1920 by Oliver Crane, whose family has been farming near Santa Rosa for six generations.

• Full Sun
• Seed Depth: 1/2"
• Sprouts in 7-14 Days
• Ideal Temperature: 75-90 Degrees F
• Plant Spacing: 18"
• Frost Hardy: No
• Cucumis melo

Growing Tips: Melons prefer slightly sandy, very rich, well-drained soil. Be careful not to over water vines, especially as fruit is approaching maturity.

Easy to grow, early to mature Asian melon with a succulent sweet flavor and crisp flesh. This gourmet variety originated in Japan and became a commercial success before it was discontinued in the early 1980s. The small, oblong- to pear-shaped fruits weigh about ½ pound each. Smooth, golden skin with incredible sweet, uniquely aromatic white flesh. This delicious, personal-sized melon was almost lost and we are delighted to see it shine once again.

• Full Sun
• Sprouts in 7-14 Days
• Ideal Temperature: 75-90 Degrees F
• Seed Depth: 1/2 inch
• Plant Spacing: 18"
• Frost Hardy: No
• Cucumis melo

Growing Tips: Melons prefer slightly sandy, very rich, well-drained soil. Be careful not to over water vines, especially as fruit is approaching maturity.

Perennial in zones 3-9. This vibrant yellow milkweed is just the ticket to add sunshine to your garden and beckon droves of beneficial insects! Plants stand 1.5 to 3 feet tall and are topped with umbels of lemon yellow blooms, which are wildly attractive to butterflies, bees, hummingbirds and other native pollinators. Drought tolerant once established, this is a great choice for meadows, low-water landscaping, beds, borders and even the cutting garden. Milkweed is the sole food source of the imperiled monarch caterpillar. 

• 6-12 hours of Sun
• Sprouts in 14-21 Days
• Ideal Temperature: 65-70 Degrees F
• Seed Depth: 1/4-1/2"
  
• Plant Spacing: 12-24"
• Frost Hardy: Yes
  
• Asclepias tuberosa
  

Growing Tips: Can be started indoors 6-8 weeks ahead of last frost, or direct sown outdoors. ATTENTION: The milky sap is poisonous if ingested in large quantities; contact with the skin may cause dermatitis in sensitive individuals.

45 days. A unique regional delicacy in Japan, this mustard green has a “knotted,” bumpy base and sweet flavor with just enough pungency to make your nose tingle. Known as the only type of takana mustard that can be eaten raw, this easy-to-grow brassica has been recognized by the prestigious Slow Foods Foundation, thanks to its rich history and phenomenal f lavor. Developed by a small farmer and seed store owner in Unzen, part of Nagasaki prefecture in Japan, the variety almost entirely disappeared in the 1960s due to competition with more profitable crops. Luckily, in the early 2000s this regional treasure was unearthed and revived by Iwasaki Masatoshi, a local farmer. Now this delicious variety is being safeguarded by a group of local farmers. The plants are typically harvested in October in Nagasaki and can be enjoyed raw, or pickled into traditional tsukemono, also stir fried and swirled into ramen. Plants grow like other mustard greens such as komatsuna.

• 6-12 hrs of Sun
• Sprouts in 5-8 Days
• Ideal Temperature: 50-80 F
• Seed Depth: 1/4”
• Plant Spacing: 12"
• Frost Hardy: Yes
• Brassica juncea var. integrifolia
   

Growing Tips: Needs moist, fertile soil. Sow late winter to mid-spring or plant in early fall for late fall harvest.

We are proud to offer this heirloom variety from Burma (Myanmar). Large pods are tender, spineless, and finely flavored. The plants start yielding early, and production lasts until frost.

• 8-12 hours of Sun
• Sprouts in 7-14 Days
• Ideal Temperature: 75-90 Degrees F
• Seed Depth: 1/2-1"
• Plant Spacing: 18"
• Frost Hardy: No
• Abelmoschus esculentus
  

Growing Tips: Soak seeds for 24 hours. Direct seed after last spring frost. Pick pods while young and tender. Loves heat and humid or dry conditions.

From the area around Carrizo Springs and Eagle Pass, Texas. Productive plants are a favorite of the local farmer who grows this variety. A great okra that is less slimy than others; big pods are tender and delicious.

• 8-12 hours of Sun
• Sprouts in 7-14 Days
• Ideal Temperature: 75-90 Degrees F
• Seed Depth: 1/2-1"
• Plant Spacing: 18"
• Frost Hardy: No
• Abelmoschus esculentus
  

Growing Tips: Soak seeds for 24 hours. Direct seed after last spring frost. Pick pods while young and tender. Loves heat and humid or dry conditions.

Short day, medium-sized, round bulbs have a translucent white flesh that is very firm. This variety is an excellent choice for southern growers; forms perfect bulbs and has excellent storage quality. Excellent fresh or cooked, White Creole is a top choice for dehydrating and has a pungent flavor.

• 6-12 hours of Sun
• Sprouts in 7-14 Days
• Ideal Temperature: 45-80 Degrees F
• Seed Depth: 1/4"
• Plant Spacing: 4-6"
• Frost Hardy: Yes
• Allium cepa
  

Growing Tips: Usually started indoors 8-12 weeks in advance of planting out, typically 3-4 weeks ahead of last spring frost. Does best in rich, moist soil.

80-90 days. Tangerine color, mango sweetness with a nice searing heat… perhaps the perfect pepper! This aji-type pepper packs an impressive heat of about 25,000 Scoville Heat Units, which is hot but not unbearable, like a hot serrano or lemon drop pepper. A fantastic pepper for cooking, pickling and hot sauce. 

• Full Sun
• Sprouts in 10-14 Days
• Ideal Temperature: 70-95 Degrees F
• Seed Depth: 1/4 inch
• Plant Spacing: 14"-18”
• Frost Hardy: No
• Capsicum baccatum

Growing Tips: Start indoors in bright light 8-12 weeks before last frost date. Heat mat helps to warm soil and speed germination. Peppers often appreciate a bit of afternoon shade during the hottest summer weather.

90-100 days. A truly rare habanero type pepper from Malaysia with beautiful contorted pods in a canary yellow color. Chinense or habanero type peppers are not commonly used in East Asia, making this a most intriguing outlier. The heat is approximately equal to a habanero; the pods reach about 3 ½ inches long and are quite ornamental. Try this pepper in a range of dishes or pickle it into a searing hot Malaysian achar!

• 8-12 hours of Sun
• Sprouts in 10-14 Days
• Ideal Temperature: 70-95 Degrees F
• Seed Depth: 1/4"
• Plant Spacing: 14-18"
• Frost Hardy: No
• Capsicum chinense

Growing Tips: Start indoors in bright light 8-12 weeks before last frost date. Heat mat helps to warm soil and speed germination. Peppers often appreciate a bit of afternoon shade during the hottest summer weather.

An eye-catching, petite pepper with conical, cranberry-red pods and variegated foliage. Heirloom seed historian and breeder William Woys Weaver (whose work is featured in this year’s catalog) selected and perfected a dwarf ornamental pepper, perfect for container growing. Weaver created this variety in 1995 by crossing the Little Nubian pepper with the Fish pepper. He named it in honor of Dominique Guillet, a founder of the French heirloom seed organization Association Kokopelli. For those who love vibrant and colorful design, this is a must to grow.

• 8-12 hours of Sun
• Sprouts in 10-14 Days
• Ideal Temperature: 70-95 Degrees F
• Seed Depth: 1/4"
• Plant Spacing: 14-18"
• Frost Hardy: No
• Capsicum annuum

Growing Tips: Start indoors in bright light 8-12 weeks before last frost date. Heat mat helps to warm soil and speed germination. Peppers often appreciate a bit of afternoon shade during the hottest summer weather.

Wildly productive plants are smothered in leviathan-sized chocolate colored pods. These smoky and flavorful peppers average 4-6 inches and length, ideal for stuffing and roasting. High yields, fabulous sweet flavor and vigorous growth habit has earned brown jalapeño top marks in our pepper trials!

Fiery little red, pointed peppers are popular in Thailand for flavoring many dishes. Loads of fruit are produced late on tall, bushy plants. The flesh is thin, making these great for drying for use in winter; an attractive variety that is perfect for Asian cooking.

A wild Brazilian pepper that looks like a cherry and tastes like a berry… but hot! This very fruit- forward chili pepper has upper mid-level heat and sweet balance, making it a rollercoaster for the tastebuds! The bushy 3 to 5 foot plants are bespeckled with oodles of these 1 inch, lipstick red pods. You will find the form highly ornamental and the flavor top notch. Excellent fresh or cooked and especially nice when pickled or made into hot sauce. 

• 8-12 hours of Sun
• Sprouts in 10-14 Days
• Ideal Temperature: 70-95 Degrees F
• Seed Depth: 1/4"
• Plant Spacing: 14-18"
• Frost Hardy: No
• Capsicum baccatum

Growing Tips: Start indoors in bright light 8-12 weeks before last frost date. Heat mat helps to warm soil and speed germination. Peppers often appreciate a bit of afternoon shade during the hottest summer weather.

This bicolored, bubblegum-pink and white petunia has frayed and ruffled edges, making it one of the most cheerful and eye-catching varieties we have ever seen. Plants reach just over 1 foot tall and are smothered with these fascinating 2- to 2.5-inch blooms. This variety was bred by Cerny Seed Company in the Czech Republic, where it is enjoyed as a bedding or container petunia, praised for its versatility.

• Full Sun
• Sprouts in 7-14 Days
• Seed Depth: Surface Sow
• Ideal Temperature: 75-80 F
• Plant Spacing: 6-8"
• Frost Hardy: No
• Petunia hybrida

A fabulous mix of heavily ruffled, mammoth blooms in a range of colors and forms. Tones of lavender, plum, purple and ivory make this a sweet mix. All blooms have deeply ruff led edges; some are double petaled and some are single. Plants average 1-2 feet in height and are smothered in massive, 5- to 7-inch flowers. This variety comes from Cerny Seed Company in the Czech Republic. Pollinators can’t resist this variety, and it produces delicious edible flowers.

• Full Sun
• Sprouts in 7-14 Days
• Seed Depth: Surface Sow
• Ideal Temperature: 75-80 F
• Plant Spacing: 10-12"
• Frost Hardy: No
• Petunia superbissima

Truly one of the most whimsical flowers we have ever seen! These mammoth blooms are bursting with cherry flavor! The flower heads have ruffled edges and reach a whopping 7 inches across, in a mix of magenta to violet colors. This variety from Cerny Seed Company in the Czech Republic is a favorite in the Baker Creek trial garden… and the kitchen! This edible flower has a delicious cherry flavor that can be used in baking and homemade beverages. We enjoyed making doughnuts using these petunias to impart that essential cherry flavor note. Add this fantastic mix to pots, beds, borders and children’s gardens for a touch of magic.

• Full Sun
• Sprouts in 7-14 Days
• Seed Depth: Surface Sow
• Ideal Temperature: 75-80 F
• Plant Spacing: 10-12"
• Frost Hardy: No
• Petunia superbissima

Massive white and pink tinted blooms with dramatically veined throats and heavily ruffled edges make Alba stand out in the garden. We love these compact plants, which reach just 9 inches tall and 28 inches wide and smothered in huge 5-7 inch blooms. This variety comes from Cerny Seed Company in the Czech Republic. It is extremely attractive to pollinators and produces delicious edible flowers. At the Baker Creek test kitchen we boiled the blooms to make a delicious cherry-almond flavored beverage!

• Full Sun
• Sprouts in 7-14 Days
• Seed Depth: Surface Sow
• Ideal Temperature: 75-80 F
• Plant Spacing: 10-12"
• Frost Hardy: No
• Petunia superbissima

Gargantuan lavender to rose-colored blooms with deeply ruffled edges will have you wondering if this is actually a petunia! This is the amazing petunia that we used in the Baker Creek test kitchen to make cherry limeade. Boil the petals for a teal-colored beverage; adding a squeeze of lime will turn the mixture bright pink! This “superbissima type” petunia has blooms that reach almost 7 inches across. It comes from Cerny Seed Company in the Czech Republic. The blooms are sweetly scented and have a cherry flavor. This mammoth petunia looks stunning in pots, beds and borders, and it is also highly attractive to a range of pollinators.

• Full Sun
• Sprouts in 7-14 Days
• Seed Depth: Surface Sow
• Ideal Temperature: 75-80 F
• Plant Spacing: 10-12"
• Frost Hardy: No
• Petunia superbissima

Averages 98 days to bloom. This variety puts on a particularly sensational show in the garden. The 3-4.5 inch feather-light blooms seem to float atop wispy 2-3 foot stems. Magnificent wine-colored blooms and misty blue-green lettuce-leaf-type foliage creates a bold contrast. This dramatic poppy is a garden designer’s dream. It comes as no surprise that the variety was carefully selected and bred by Lauren Springer, a well-known garden designer and author! Lauren’s painterly style shines through in this bold, grape-purple poppy, perfect for creating whimsical landscapes! The clouds of purple blooms are ultra-attractive to pollinators, especially bees. It’s an annual that self seeds readily.

• 8-12 hours of Sun
• Sprouts in 14-21 Days
• Ideal Temperature: 60-65 Degrees F
• Seed Depth: Surface Sow
• Plant Spacing: 8-10"
• Frost Hardy: Yes
• Papaver somniferum
  

Growing Tips: Direct sow in late fall, or in spring as soon as soil can be worked. Surface sow, just barely covering. Grows best in cool, early spring conditions in rich soil, with moderate moisture.

(Primula spp.) A punchy Japanese primrose, with lilac-pink flowers atop long slender stems reaching 8-10 inches tall. This gorgeous variety hails from northern Japan and can be planted in full sun. This clumping perennial will fill out garden space beautifully; it looks stunning when planted en masse! The cold-hardy plants will germinate in cold and cool temperatures. Do not allow seeds to exceed 65 F as they will not sprout. 

• Full Sun
• Sprouts in 20-45 Days
• Seed Depth: Surface Sow
• Ideal Temperature: 65-70 F
• Plant Spacing: 12-18"
• Frost Hardy: Yes
• Primula spp.

Growing Tips: Perennial or biennial. Cold stratify 2-4 weeks, then sow indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost. Barely cover, as light aids germination. Transplant outdoors after last spring frost. Often self sows.

30 days. (Jutrzenka) Nearly round roots are an unusual rose-pink color--lovely in salads, on relish trays and more. Makes nice mild, sweet roots. 

• Full Sun
• Sprouts in 3-6 Days
• Ideal Temperature: 50-75 Degrees F
• Seed Depth: 1/4 inch
• Plant Spacing: 2"
• Frost Hardy: Yes
• Raphanus sativus

Growing Tips: Sow spring radishes in several small successions for a continuous harvest.

100 days. An artful assortment of unusual colors with fluffy 2-3 inch semi double and fully double blooms. This variety is highly sought after by fine floral designers. They complete an elegant garden design and are incredibly easy to grow! The tidy plants reach just 20-22 inches tall, making them suitable for garden design and cut flower use.

• 6-8 hours of Sun
• Sprouts in 7-10 Days
• Ideal Temperature: 70-95 Degrees F
• Seed Depth: 1/8"
• Plant Spacing: 10-12"
• Frost Hardy: No
• Rudbeckia hirta
  

Growing Tips: Sow in place in spring. Space plants 8-12 inches. Removing spent blooms prolongs the blooming season. Self sows freely.

(Salvia splendens) 70-98 days. Spike blooms in a soft salmon color beckon droves of pollinators, from hummingbirds to butterflies, as well as a range of bees. These well-branched, 12- to 14-inch plants are topped with long flower spikes. They are ideal for planting en masse in beds and borders or for tucking into pots and cottage garden designs. 

• Full Sun
• Sprouts in 10-30 Days
• Ideal Temperature: 60-85 Degrees F
• Seed Depth: 1/16 inch
• Plant Spacing: 12”
• Frost Hardy: Yes
• Salvia splendens

Growing Tips: Sow seeds 1/16 inch below the surface of the soil; keep moist until germination. Start indoors 6 weeks before the last frost date. Prefers full sun, thrives in mild humidity and well-drained soil.

Annual. You don’t have to be a professional to see why Salmon Queen reigns supreme among floral designers and flower farmers. This enchanting variety is somewhere between coral and salmon pink, just divine for the cutting garden or integrating into the landscape. Plants reach 32 inches tall, with strong wiry stems and fully double heads, making it ideal for everything from wedding displays to casual arrangements. This mid-summer bloomer will easily thrive in gardens zones 3-8.

• 8-12 hours of Sun
• Sprouts in 10-12 Days
• Ideal Temperature: 65-70 Degrees F
• Seed Depth: 1/4"
• Plant Spacing: 9-15"
• Frost Hardy: No
  
• Scabiosa atropurpurea
  

Growing Tips: Sow indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost. Barely cover, as light aids germination. Cold stratification for 2 weeks will improve germination. Plantings every 2-3 weeks until midsummer provide the best blooms. May require support.

80 days. Gorgeous tall flower spikes are bicolored in cherry red and buttercream. This sensational snap has won the prestigious Fleuroselect Award of Novelty thanks to its striking new color combination. Plants reach 20 to 24 inches tall and are ideal for beds, borders, containers, and the cutting garden. These beautifully bicolored blooms are also edible. Use them to decorate baked goods, toss into salads, and more.

• Full Sun
• Sprouts in 7-14 Days
• Seed Depth: Surface Sow
• Ideal Temperature: 60-90 F
• Plant Spacing: 6-12"
• Frost Hardy: No
• Antirrhinum majus
  

A vibrant contrast of buttery yellow and candy-apple red make this a sizzling addition to beds, borders and container gardens. Plants reach just 12 inches tall and make a lovely bed design feature or short cut flower. 

• Full Sun
• Sprouts in 7-14 Days
• Seed Depth: Surface Sow
• Ideal Temperature: 60-90 F
• Plant Spacing: 6-12"
• Frost Hardy: No
• Antirrhinum majus
  

100 days. These squat little fruits are amazing! Gorgeously ribbed in the alternating high-low ribbing seen in other Central American squashes, the warted, flattened fruits appear in tones ranging from green to deep yellow. This ancient variety is depicted in late Mayan pottery and was featured on a major Maya archeology website. Used as a winter squash, weights tend to top out just under 2 lbs, perfect for a small family. May also be used as a summer squash.

• 8-12 hrs of Sun
• Sprouts in 5-10 Days
• Ideal Temperature: 70-95 F
• Seed Depth: ½-1”
• Plant Spacing: 18-36"
• Frost Hardy: No
• Cucurbita pepo
   

Growing Tips: Direct seed or set out transplants after last frost date. Don’t let transplants become rootbound; don't disturb roots while transplanting. Needs rich soil. Harvest when rinds become very hard.

85 days. A fantastic French heirloom from the 1900s. Exquisitely gourmet flavored, 4-6 pound fruit is perfect for gratins, soups and other classic preparations. Mentioned in Vilmorin-Andrieux 1925. Vilmorin describes this as a productive home gardening variety, selected by, and named for, a pair of brothers who were prominent market gardeners around Palaiseau, south of Paris.

• 8-12 hrs of Sun
• Sprouts in 5-10 Days
• Ideal Temperature: 70-95 F
• Seed Depth: ½-1”
• Plant Spacing: 18-36"
• Frost Hardy: No
• Cucurbita maxima
   

Growing Tips: Direct seed or set out transplants after last frost date. Don’t let transplants become rootbound; don't disturb roots while transplanting. Needs rich soil. Harvest when rinds become very hard.

A delicious acorn squash filled with “naked” seeds, which are also known as pepitas! This variety is a perfect combination; the flesh is sweet and creamy, the cavity is full of seeds, which are free of the tough outer coating that makes pumpkin seeds harder to eat. You can toast the nutritious little pepitas or eat them raw. A multipurpose, nowaste crop that should be a staple in every garden and homestead!

• 8-12 hrs of Sun
• Sprouts in 5-10 Days
• Ideal Temperature: 70-95 F
• Seed Depth: ½-1”
• Plant Spacing: 18-36"
• Frost Hardy: No
• Cucurbita pepo
   

Growing Tips: Direct seed or set out transplants after last frost date. Don’t let transplants become rootbound; don't disturb roots while transplanting. Needs rich soil. Harvest when rinds become very hard.

120 days to maturity. Nicknamed aromatherapy chestnut pumpkin for its incredible sweetly scented flesh, this traditional variety was so popular in Tokyo that it is known throughout Japan simply as the Tokyo pumpkin. Originally introduced by a farmer in Tachikawa City, Tokyo, it became a popular market variety thanks to early maturity, attractive blue skin and an exceptionally fine grained, aromatic, bright yellow flesh. Seeds were first made available by Watanbe Seeds of the Miyagi Prefecture in 1931, and Tokyo markets were quickly filled with these signature scented squash. The virtues that made this an exemplary market variety of pre-WWII Japan, from early maturity to exceptional eating quality, are exactly what makes a fantastic farmers market variety in today’s slow food renaissance.

• 8-12 hrs of Sun
• Sprouts in 5-10 Days
• Ideal Temperature: 70-95 F
• Seed Depth: ½-1”
• Plant Spacing: 18-36"
• Frost Hardy: No
• Cucurbita maxima
   

Growing Tips: Direct seed or set out transplants after last frost date. Don’t let transplants become rootbound; don't disturb roots while transplanting. Needs rich soil. Harvest when rinds become very hard.

Translated from Japanese, the name means “morning glow,” and indeed these hazy apricot blooms are reminiscent of the sunrise during golden hour. The strong, thick stems are smothered in ruffled petals and waft a gorgeous clove-like fragrance. This single-stem variety requires a chilling period and therefore should be planted in late winter/early spring. It is not suitable for a late spring or summer planting. We love to eat stock flowers, which taste delicious in salads, baked goods and other recipes that call for a sweet, warming flavor note.

• Full Sun
• Sprouts in 7-14
• Ideal Temperature: 60-75 Degrees F
• Seed Depth: 1/4”
• Plant Spacing: 12”
• Frost Hardy: Yes
• Matthiola incana  

Growing Tips: Transplant or direct seed in place in early spring. Plants prefer full sun and well-draining soils. Succession plant for continuous blooms.

Early-flowering type. This single-stemmed Japanese variety features fragrant, bold blooms of salmon pink on sturdy stalks, making it top notch for arrangements. This cousin of the cabbage has edible blooms, and they add a dazzling dash of color to salads, fresh spring rolls, and other recipes. The fragrance and flavor are reminiscent of clove.

• Full Sun
• Sprouts in 7-14 days
• Ideal Temperature: 60-75 Degrees F
• Seed Depth: 1/4”
• Plant Spacing: 12”
• Frost Hardy: Yes
• Matthiola incana  

Growing Tips: Transplant or direct seed in place in early spring. Plants prefer full sun and well-draining soils. Succession plant for continuous blooms.

Early flowering, spray type. A delightful rosy-pink stock from Japan, it features multiple branches and flowers borne at the top of their tall stalks. Plants reach 35-40 inches tall, and the blooms emit an enchanting clove-like fragrance, making this variety a sublime choice for arranging. Stock is a very charming cousin of the cabbage, and the f lowers are edible and quite delicious. They can be used as a natural food dye and flavoring; we have used them to dye everything from rice to cookies and they are great tossed fresh into salads.

• 8-12 hrs of Sun
• Sprouts in 7-14 Days
• Ideal Temperature: 60-75 F
• Seed Depth: 1/4”
• Plant Spacing: 12"
• Frost Hardy: Yes
• Matthiola incana
   

Growing Tips: Transplant or direct seed in place in early spring. Plants prefer full sun and well-draining soils. Succession plant for continuous blooms.

Early flowering type. The beautiful, ruffled petals of this cherry-red, spray type stock set at the top of sturdy stems. Plants reach 32 inches tall, producing multiple branches with blooms at the top of the stem. A sublime choice for arranging, the blooms emit an enchanting clove-like fragrance. Stock is a very charming cousin of the cabbage, and the flowers are edible and quite delicious. These tasty little flowers can be used as a natural food dye and flavoring. We have used them to dye everything from rice to cookies, and they are great tossed fresh into salads.

• 8-12 hrs of Sun
• Sprouts in 7-14 Days
• Ideal Temperature: 60-75 F
• Seed Depth: 1/4”
• Plant Spacing: 12"
• Frost Hardy: Yes
• Matthiola incana
   

Growing Tips: Transplant or direct seed in place in early spring. Plants prefer full sun and well-draining soils. Succession plant for continuous blooms.

The name of this late f lowering Japanese type translates to “the brilliance of spring.” It produces a densely packed single spike of richly fragrant, rosy-pink blooms. The strong, thick stems are smothered in ruffled petals, ideal for arranging or cottage garden design. A favorite for ikebana, the Japanese art of floral arrangement. This single-stem variety requires a chilling period and therefore should be planted in late winter/early spring; it is not suitable for late spring or summer planting. We love to eat stock flowers, which are delicious in salads, baked goods and other recipes that call for a sweet, warming flavor note.

• 8-12 hrs of Sun
• Sprouts in 7-14 Days
• Ideal Temperature: 60-75 F
• Seed Depth: 1/4”
• Plant Spacing: 12"
• Frost Hardy: Yes
• Matthiola incana
   

Growing Tips: Transplant or direct seed in place in early spring. Plants prefer full sun and well-draining soils. Succession plant for continuous blooms.

Early-flowering type. From Japan comes this floriferous, buttercream-yellow, scented stock! This single- stemmed, early-blooming variety produces a single stalk that is smothered in deliciously fragrant blooms. Plants reach about 34 inches tall and are excellent for arrangements, or use the edible flowers in salads and other recipes. Stock is a charming cousin of the cabbage and their blooms have a delicious clove-like scent and flavor. This cheerful flower is wildly popular in Japan for ikebana, the art of floral arrangement.

• 8-12 hrs of Sun
• Sprouts in 7-14 Days
• Ideal Temperature: 60-75 F
• Seed Depth: 1/4”
• Plant Spacing: 12"
• Frost Hardy: Yes
• Matthiola incana
   

Growing Tips: Transplant or direct seed in place in early spring. Plants prefer full sun and well-draining soils. Succession plant for continuous blooms.

This royal purple, single-stemmed variety is fragrant and resplendent in the garden, vase or even on the dinner plate! Averaging 34-40 inches tall, each plant produces a robust and floriferous stalk of regal, ruffled blooms, so well suited to cutting and arranging. This Japanese variety is a favorite for ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arranging, and it is a great way to infuse sweet, clove-like fragrance and bold color into designs. Stocks are a popular choice for home gardeners in Japan, and these beautiful cousins of the cabbage do have edible f lowers! We love to use stock f lowers for flavoring and naturally dyeing everything from rice to pastries. They also taste phenomenal fresh in salads and as garnish.

• 8-12 hrs of Sun
• Sprouts in 7-14 Days
• Ideal Temperature: 60-75 F
• Seed Depth: 1/4”
• Plant Spacing: 12"
• Frost Hardy: Yes
• Matthiola incana
   

Growing Tips: Transplant or direct seed in place in early spring. Plants prefer full sun and well-draining soils. Succession plant for continuous blooms.

This single- stemmed, early- blooming variety produces a single stalk that is smothered in deliciously fragrant blooms. Plants reach about 34 inches tall and are excellent for arranging or use the edible flowers in salads and other recipes. Stock is a charming cousin of the cabbage and their blooms have a delicious clove like scent and flavor. This cheerful flower is wildly popular in Japan for ikebana, the art of floral arrangement.

• 8-12 hrs of Sun
• Sprouts in 7-14 Days
• Ideal Temperature: 60-75 F
• Seed Depth: 1/4”
• Plant Spacing: 12"
• Frost Hardy: Yes
• Matthiola incana
   

Growing Tips: Transplant or direct seed in place in early spring. Plants prefer full sun and well-draining soils. Succession plant for continuous blooms.

Early-flowering type. Each plant produces a single spike of densely packed soft pink blooms that emit an intoxicating sweet clove fragrance! This Japanese stock is incredibly floriferous and looks fantastic tucked into cottage gardens, beds, and borders. The blooms are ideal for arranging or as an edible flower. The flavorful and pretty blooms are excellent tossed into salads, fresh spring rolls, and much more! This eye-catching variety has a strong stalk and is a popular choice for ikebana, the Japanese art of floral design.

• 8-12 hrs of Sun
• Sprouts in 7-14 Days
• Ideal Temperature: 60-75 F
• Seed Depth: 1/4"
• Plant Spacing: 12"
• Frost Hardy: Yes
• Matthiola incana
   

Growing Tips: Transplant or direct seed in place in early spring. Plants prefer full sun and well-draining soils. Succession plant for continuous blooms.

The name of this late flowering Japanese type translates to "the brilliance of spring" or "cherry blossom brilliance." It produces a densely packed single spike of richly fragrant, rosy-pink blooms. The strong, thick stems are smothered in ruffled petals, ideal for arranging or cottage garden design. A favorite for ikebana, the Japanese art of floral arrangement. This single-stem variety requires a chilling period and therefore should be planted in late winter/early spring; it is not suitable for late spring or summer planting. We love to eat stock flowers, which are delicious in salads, baked goods, and other recipes that call for a sweet, warming flavor note.

• 8-12 hrs of Sun
• Sprouts in 7-14 Days
• Ideal Temperature: 60-75 F
• Seed Depth: 1/4"
• Plant Spacing: 12"
• Frost Hardy: Yes
• Matthiola incana
   

Growing Tips: Transplant or direct seed in place in early spring. Plants prefer full sun and well-draining soils. Succession plant for continuous blooms.

Midseason flowering type. The name translates to “cherry blossom song” or “song of the cherry blossom,” and indeed these soft pink petals have the look of a cherry blossom, with perhaps an even better fragrance! This Japanese variety reaches about 35-40 inches tall with a robust and floriferous single stalk. The edible blooms are scented like sweet clove! We love to add the fresh petals to salads, or use them to impart a beautiful color to baked goods and rice! This is our favorite edible flower!

• 8-12 hrs of Sun
• Sprouts in 7-14 Days
• Ideal Temperature: 60-75 F
• Seed Depth: 1/4”
• Plant Spacing: 12"
• Frost Hardy: Yes
• Matthiola incana
   

Growing Tips: Transplant or direct seed in place in early spring. Plants prefer full sun and well-draining soils. Succession plant for continuous blooms.

(Matthiola incana) 90-110 days. Beautiful shades of ivory and rose give this deliciously fragrant stock the appearance of large apple blossoms! This “spray type” makes many side branches and hails from Japan, where stocks are beloved for home gardening and ikebana. Plants reach 2 feet tall and produce lightly ruffled blooms. This beautiful cousin of the cabbage has heavenly scented flowers that also taste yummy, and they have a fantastic clove-like essence! We love stocks for flavoring cookies and other baked goods, and they make a flavorful addition to salads, fresh spring rolls and more.

• 8-12 hrs of Sun
• Sprouts in 7-14 Days
• Ideal Temperature: 60-75 F
• Seed Depth: 1/4”
• Plant Spacing: 12"
• Frost Hardy: Yes
• Matthiola incana
   

Growing Tips: Transplant or direct seed in place in early spring. Plants prefer full sun and well-draining soils. Succession plant for continuous blooms.

90-110 days. A romantic dusty-rose-colored single stem, columnular stock with fabulous fragrance. The sturdy, thick stems and closely packed blooms make this variety perfect for arrangements! The beautiful edible blooms will impart a unique color to foods as a natural dye. Plants reach 2 feet tall and produce a robust and floriferous single stem. This variety hails from Japan, where stocks are beloved for home gardening and ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arranging. This beautiful cousin of the cabbage has heavenly scented flowers that also taste yummy, and they have a fantastic clove-like essence! We love stocks for naturally dying foods like rice and cookies, and they make a flavorful addition to salads, fresh spring rolls and more. Such a versatile edible flower! 

• 8-12 hrs of Sun
• Sprouts in 7-14 Days
• Ideal Temperature: 60-75 F
• Seed Depth: 1/4”
• Plant Spacing: 12"
• Frost Hardy: Yes
• Matthiola incana
   

Growing Tips: Transplant or direct seed in place in early spring. Plants prefer full sun and well-draining soils. Succession plant for continuous blooms.

Early-flowering type. This Japanese variety has dense columns of snow-white double blooms. Each plant produces a large stalk of fragrant white flowers prime for elegant arrangements, with a pleasing clove-like scent. The blooms are edible and will impart a lovely sweet and nutty flavor to salads and other delicacies.

• 8-12 hrs of Sun
• Sprouts in 7-14 Days
• Ideal Temperature: 60-75 F
• Seed Depth: 1/4”
• Plant Spacing: 12"
• Frost Hardy: Yes
• Matthiola incana
   

Growing Tips: Transplant or direct seed in place in early spring. Plants prefer full sun and well-draining soils. Succession plant for continuous blooms.

Feathery, shredded petals give this stunner a wild and untamed look, making for a dash of something different in sunflowers. Plants stand 5 to 6 feet tall and about 1 foot wide, with multi branching stems and plenty of heads per plant. We love this easy-to-grow variety for kids’ gardens, cutting gardens, beds, borders and even large containers. A pollinator attractor and lovely native plant.

• Full Sun
• Sprouts in 7-14 days
• Ideal Temperature: 60-75 Degrees F
• Seed Depth: 1/2”
• Plant Spacing: 18-24”
• Frost Hardy: No
• Helianthus annuus  

Growing Tips: Direct sow in spring or start indoors 2-3 weeks before last frost. Set out after last frost, transplanting carefully. Plants require full sun, rich soil and moderate soil moisture.

Frost-sensitive perennial (annual in most areas) This native wildflower has lemon-chiffon petals with a coffee center. It is irresistible to a range of native pollinators! Also known as beach sunflower or cucumberleaf sunflower, Native to the Southeast and mid-Atlantic coast of the U.S. 5-7 feet tall. Drought tolerant and salt tolerant, making it the perfect choice for a coastal garden or sandy soil.

• 8-12 hours of Sun
• Sprouts in 7-14 Days
• Ideal Temperature: 60-75 Degrees F
• Seed Depth: 1/2"
  
• Plant Spacing: 16"
• Frost Hardy: No
  
• Helianthus debilis
  

Growing Tips: Direct sow in spring, or start indoors 2-3 weeks before last frost. Set out after last frost, transplant carefully. Plants require full sun, rich soil and moderate soil moisture.

Annual. Brilliant azure-blue flowers about 1 inch across, borne on semi-trailing or bush plants reaching about 2 feet in height. Really distinctive accent or container plant! This Chinese native tolerates heat much better than ordinary sweet peas. (Warning: The seeds, pods and plants are poisonous!)

• Full Sun
• Sprouts in 14-21 Days
• Ideal Temperature: 55-65 Degrees F
• Seed Depth: 1/4-1/2 inch
• Plant Spacing: 6"
• Frost Hardy: Yes
• Lathyrus sativus azureus

Growing Tips: Soak seeds overnight before planting. direct sow in early spring into rich, well-worked soil. Thrives in the moderate conditions of spring. Provide support, cut frequently or remove spent flowers for highest production. Warning: The seeds, pods and plants are poisonous!

The voluptuous vines are covered in large, fragrant blooms stained a deep wine color. This long-day type sweet pea blooms from spring to fall and prefers mild summer weather. Vines reach 6 to 8 feet tall. A spencer type of sweet pea, its stems are long and sturdy and its blooms are large -- great attributes for a cutting flower! Grow the vines up your archway, trellis or fence for a fantastically fragrant show! Warning: The seeds, pods and plants are poisonous!

• Full Sun
• Sprouts in 14-21 days
• Ideal Temperature: 55-65 Degrees F
• Seed Depth: ¼-1/2”
• Plant Spacing: 6”
• Frost Hardy: Yes
• Lathyrus odoratus  

Growing Tips: Soak seeds overnight before planting. Direct sow in early spring into rich, well-worked soil. Thrives in the moderate conditions of spring. Provide support, cut frequently, or remove spent flowers for highest production.

90-120 days- This old-fashioned, grandiflora type sweet pea will envelop your trellis or fence with clouds of periwinkle color and sweet perfume. Since the early 20th century, this 6- to 8-foot stunner has won the hearts of gardeners, even earning an award of garden merit from the Royal Horticultural Society in 1995. Flora Norton was listed in Vaughan’s Book for Florists for 1904, described as “very bright blue” and a “more clear blue than others.” We also find ourselves transfixed by the nearly indescribable color and decadent fragrance, which is much stronger than the more modern types of sweet pea.

• Full Sun
• Sprouts in 14-21 Days
• Ideal Temperature: 55-65 Degrees F
• Seed Depth: 1/4-1/2 inch
• Plant Spacing: 6"
• Frost Hardy: Yes
• Lathyrus odoratus

Growing Tips: Soak seeds overnight before planting. direct sow in early spring into rich, well-worked soil. Thrives in the moderate conditions of spring. Provide support, cut frequently or remove spent flowers for highest production. Warning: The seeds, pods and plants are poisonous!