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Catalog of Perennial Seeds
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CATALOG OF PERENNIAL SEEDS
2008
Achillea millefolium Sun
YARROW 175,750s/oz.
Zone 3-8. Yarrow has small daisy like flowers in flat topped clusters over feathery foliage. The plants thrive in hot weather and can tolerate some drought. Direct seed after the last frost or start earlier indoors and transplant after the last frost. G@70°F~1-2 weeks in light.
‘Cerise Queen’ 200 mg/pkt. $1.29
14-24” Flowers of rose or pink over silver-green foliage. This plant is long blooming and ideal for the front of the border.
1/16 oz. $3.43
1/8 oz. $6.86
1/4 oz. $13.72
1/2 oz. $26.07
‘Summer Pastels’ 50mg/pkt. $2.49
2’ AAS winner. 6” flower clusters appear the first year from seed in shades of yellow, gold, rose, salmon, pink, lilac, ivory and coral. Blooms profusely over mounded green foliage until heavy frosts. Packets only.
Alcea Sun - partial shade
HOLLYHOCK 3,240s/oz.
[B] Zone 3-8. Sow seeds from March to June. The plants and seedlings have high nutrient requirements. Easy to grow and will bloom the second year from seed. If you remove the spent flower heads, they may rebloom in the fall. G@65°F~14-21 days. Cover seeds with soil.
A. nigra ‘The Watchman’ Heirloom 300mg/pkt. $1.29
5’ A single flowered hollyhock with blooms that are such a deep maroon they appear black. Try planting it where the early morning or late afternoon sun will backlight the flowers.
1/16 oz. $2.99
1/8 oz. $4.82
1/4 oz. $9.64
1/2 oz. $18.34
A. rosea ‘Chater’s Double Mix’ 350mg/pkt. $1.29
5-9’ Zone 3-8. Double flowers are 3-5” across and are densely clustered together on the sturdy flower spikes. This is a mix of scarlet, pink, white, purple, brown and yellow flowers. Blooms in June, July and August and will self seed.
1/4 oz. $2.99
1/2 oz. $5.00
1 oz. $10.00
2 oz. $19.07
A. rosea ‘Queeny Purple’ 400mg/pkt. $1.29
20" Zone 3-8. AAS Fully double flowers are lilac purple. The plants are base branching and bloom from May to October.
1/16 oz. $2.99
1/8 oz. $4.82
1/4 oz. $9.64
1/2 oz. $18.34
A. rosea ‘Single Flowered Mix’ 400mg/pkt. $1.29
5-9’ Zone 3-8. Single, 3-5” flowers in a range of colors from white, pink, red, purple, brown and yellow. Blooms from May through October and will self seed.
1/16 oz. $2.99
1/8 oz. $4.82
1/4 oz. $9.64
1/2 oz. $18.34
Alchemilla mollis Sun - full shade
LADY’S MANTLE 72,800s/oz. 30mg/pkt. $1.29
12-18” Zone 3-8. Lovely gray-green hexagonal leaves form an attractive mound. The flowers are greenish-yellow and bloom from June to August. Sow seeds in January to March in good fertile soil. G@65°F~20-30 days.
1/32 oz. $3.21
1/16 oz. $6.42
1/8 oz. $12.84
Allium cernum Sun - full
NODDING PINK ONION 8,500s/oz. 200mg/pkt. $1.29
12-18” Zone 3-9. Blooms the second year from seed. A ground cover with feathery evergreen foliage and fragrant yellow flower clusters in April. Plants will spread. G@68°F~1-2 weeks.
1/32 oz. $3.84
1/4 oz. $7.68
1/2 oz. $15.36
Alyssum montanum Sun
BASKET OF GOLD 30,000s/oz. 100mg/pkt. $1.29
8” Zone 3-7. Blooms the second year from seed. A ground cover with feathery evergreen foliage and fragrant yellow flower clusters in April. Plants will spread. G@68°F~1-2 weeks.
1/8 oz. $3.84
1/4 oz. $7.68
1/2 oz. $15.36
Amsonia montana Sun - partial shade
BLUE STAR / BLUE MILKWEED 28,000s/oz. 250mg/pkt. $1.29
3-4’ Zone 5-9. A herbaceous bush with willow like leaves and clusters of small star shaped flowers. The steel blue flowers bloom in June and July. Green foliage turns gold in the fall. G@68°F~3-4 weeks. Packets only.
Anthemis sancti-johannis Sun
GOLDEN MARGUERITE 27,500s/oz 100mg/pkt. $1.29
16” Yellow/orange flowers look like small sunflowers. They make long lasting cut flowers. The plants are clump forming and bloom all summer. They have silvery green leaves and are covered with masses of flowers. Germination is rapid @68°F.
1/4 oz. $2.99
1/2 oz. $5.00
1 oz. $10.00
2 oz. $19.07
Aquilegia Sun - partial shade
COLUMBINE 22,000s/oz.
Zone 3-8. Blooms the second season from seed. Plant seed in a well drained medium. Pre-treat seeds by chilling for 2 weeks @40°F. G@70°F~3-4 weeks.
A. caerulea ‘Biedermeier Mix’ 180mg/pkt. $1.29
10-16” A beautiful, old fashioned plant with dark green leaves and flowers that range from bright white to pink to purple.
1/32 oz. $3.21
1/16 oz. $6.42
1/8 oz. $12.84
A. caerulea ‘McKana Giant’ 100mg/pkt. 99¢
2 1/2 - 3’ A beauty with huge blooms in a wide range of colors. The blooms are 3-4 1/2” across with long spurs, and blooms the second year from seed in May, June and July.
1/8 oz. $2.99
1/4 oz. $5.28
1/2 oz. $10.56
1 oz. $20.14
A. canadensis Sun - full shade 100mg/pkt. $1.29
1-3’ A native wildflower with red and yellow flowers that bloom from May to June. The height of the plant will vary depending on the fertility of the soil. It can grow in dry soil but prefers some moisture. It appreciates an application of lime in the spring. Carefree and durable and good for gardeners who do not want to fuss over their plants.
1/16 oz. $3.43
1/8 oz. $6.86
1/4 oz. $13.72
1/2 oz. $26.07
A. vulgaris ‘Black Barlow’ 100mg/pkt. $1.49
3’ Zone 4. Double upward facing, spurless flowers are purple-black and very uniform. Excellent as cut flowers and in the border. Cover seed thinly and keep soil evenly moist. Packets only.
Asclepias tuberosa Sun
BUTTERFLY WEED 5,600s/oz. 250mg/pkt. $1.29
2-3’ Zone 5-9. This wildflower is the host plant to the Monarch butterfly caterpillars. The bright orange flowers bloom all summer. Drought tolerant. Sow seeds directly in the garden in fall or 6-8 weeks before setting outdoors in spring. If sowing indoors, pre-chill seeds @34°F~4 weeks. G@70°F~3-4 weeks.
1/16 oz. $3.43
1/8 oz. $6.86
1/4 oz. $13.72
1/2 oz. $26.07
Aster novae-angliae Sun - partial shade
NEW ENGLAND ASTER 13,000s/oz. 500mg/pkt. $1.29
3-6’ Zone 3-8. A wildflower that bears clusters of white, rose, violet or purple flowers from August to September. Plant in soil that is slightly moist throughout the growing season but not soggy over the winter. The plants grow rapidly. G@65°F~2-3 weeks.
1/16 oz. $3.43
1/8 oz. $6.86
1/4 oz. $13.72
1/2 oz. $26.07
Astilbe chinensis Sun - partial shade
PLUME FLOWER 380,000s/oz. 5mg/pkt. $1.29
8-12” Zone 3-8. Purple-red flowers borne on 18” spikes in August and September. Plant in rich organic soil. Seeds are best started indoors. G@70°F ~3-4 weeks. Barely cover the seeds. Grow on at cooler temperatures after germination. Packets only.
Aurinia saxatilis compactum ‘Gold Dust’ Sun
BASKET OF GOLD 28,000s/oz. 250mg/pkt. 89¢
6-12” Zone 3-8. A wildflower and a vigorous ground cover that bears gray leaves and golden-yellow flowers in early spring. Cut the plants back after they bloom. Does well in rock gardens and rock walls in well drained soil. Plant seeds from March to June. Direct sow in 3” pots or cell trays. G@65°F~14-21 days in light.
1/8 oz. $2.99
1/4 oz. $4.10
1/2 oz. $8.20
1 oz. $16.40
Baptisia australis Sun - partial shade
FALSE INDIGO 1,700s/oz. 500mg/pkt. $1.29
2 1/2-4’ Zone 4-8. A native wildflower that bears spectacular true blue flowers. The attractive blue-green leaves form a clump about 18” across. This is a member of the pea family and the lupine-like flowers bloom from late May through July. The dark seed pods are used in dried flower arrangements. The plants are deep rooted and long lived. Plant outdoors in fall or start indoors. G@85°F~40 days. Soak overnight and nick the seed coat to speed germination. Packets only.
Campanula Sun - partial shade
Campanulas are easy to grow plants with large bell shaped flowers. G@65°F~3-4 weeks in light.
C. carpatica ‘Blue Clips’
TUSSOCK BELLFLOWER 250,000s/oz. 50mg/pkt. $1.29
6-10” Zone 3-7. A trouble free plant that is useful and long lived with large, upright flowers from July to frost. Use as an edging plant, ground cover or in the rock garden. Does not grow well in acid soil and needs good drainage. Packets only.
C. medium ‘Cup and Saucer Mix’ Heirloom
CANTERBURY BELLS 125,000s/oz. 250mg/pkt. $1.29
[B] 2-3’ Zone 3-7. Flowers are borne on branching sprays in rose, white, lavender and blue. Plants started from seed in December will bloom in June and will bloom for 3 months. Seeds started later in the season will bloom the following year. Use it for a good show in window boxes and beds during cool weather.
1/8 oz. $2.99
1/4 oz. $4.10
1/2 oz. $8.20
1 oz. $16.40
C. persicifolia
PEACH BELLFLOWER 340,000s/oz. 100mg/pkt. $1.49
2-3’ Zone 3-7. A popular border plant that has large blue flowers from June to August. Plant in moist but well drained soil. Should be lifted, divided and replanted every third year.
1/16 oz. $3.82
1/8 oz. $7.64
1/4 oz. $15.28
Centaurea montana Sun
MOUNTAINBLUETS 3,200s/oz. 250mg/pkt. $1.29
18-24” Zone 3-9. A long blooming perennial Bachelor Button that flowers from May to June. Can flower a second time if sheared to the ground after the first flowering. Blossoms are blue with a purple center and are 2 1/2” across. G@62°F~14 days in dark.
1/32 oz. $2.99
1/16 oz. $4.16
1/8 oz. $8.32
1/4 oz. $16.64
Centranthus ruber ‘Coccineus’ Sun – partial shade Heirloom
JUPITER’S BEARD 15,400s/oz. 60mg/pkt. $1.29
2-3’ Zone 3-10. This plant was probably in your great grandmother’s garden. It is great for informal borders or meadows. The rose-red plumes are borne over fleshy gray-green foliage all summer. G@60°F~2-3 weeks.
1/16 oz. $3.43
1/8 oz. $6.86
1/4 oz. $13.72
1/2 oz. $26.07
Cerastium biebersteinii Sun
SNOW-IN-THE-SUMMER 78,000s/oz. 100mg/pkt. $1.29
8” Zone 3-7. Mats of silver/gray foliage with white flowers in late spring to summer. It makes a nice ground cover. Germination is rapid @68°F.
1/8 oz. $3.80
1/4 oz. $7.60
1/2 oz. $15.20
1 oz. $28.89
Chicorum intybus Sun - partial shade
CHICORY 26,000s/oz. 500mg/pkt. $1.29
2-5’ A long blooming wild flower with blue flowers from June until frost. Very hardy and naturalizes almost anywhere. You can see it growing beside most roads in New England . The size varies greatly depending on how fertile the soil is. Prefers a dry location. Germination in usually rapid. If it is not, stratify the seeds.
1 oz. $3.37
2 oz. $6.74
1/4 lb. $12.84
1/2 lb. $24.33
Clematis Sun - partial shade
C. tangutica ‘Radar Love’ 17,400s/oz. 100mg/pkt. $1.59
8’ A lovely climber with pendulous yellow flowers followed by magical looking silver seed heads. Blooms three months from sowing the seed, and can be grown in containers or the garden. The plants will need annual pruning. G@68°F~3 weeks. Packets only.
Coreopsis Sun
TICKSEED 13,000s/oz.
Plant outdoors in spring or indoors 8 weeks before setting out. G@68°F~3 weeks. Do not cover seeds.
C. lanceolata 200mg/pkt. $1.09
1 1/2-3’ Zone 5-8. A wildflower with single yellow blossoms. Looks best in the middle of the border. Keep the flowers picked to prolong the bloom time.
1 oz. $3.37
2 oz. $6.74
1/4 lb. $12.84
1/2 lb. $24.33
C. grandiflora ‘Sunburst’ 250mg/pkt. $1.29
18-24” Zone 5-8. Double and semi double flowers are 2” across and bloom the second year from seed. They will bloom until frost.
1/2 oz. $3.32
1 oz. $6.64
2 oz. $13.31
Coronilla varia Sun
CROWNVETCH 6,700s/oz. 500mg/pkt. $1.29
2-3’ An excellent groundcover that is covered with clusters of pink and white flowers. Used extensively in New England along roads with steep embankments. Once the plants are established they do not need maintenance. Seeds should be started indoors 6 weeks before the last frost and transplanted after the last frost. G@68°~3-4 weeks.
1 oz. $3.37
2 oz. $6.74
1/4 lb. $12.84
1/2 lb. $24.33
Cymbalaria muralis Partial shade
KENILWORTH IVY 128,000s/oz. 100mg/pkt. $1.39
4” Zone 5. Pennywort. A small leafed trailing plant with tiny lilac rose flowers. It will naturalize in lightly shaded areas. It is lovely in the garden as well as in the house. It blooms the first year from seed. The plants need moist but well drained soil. G@68°F~14 days.
1/32 oz. $3.37
1/16 oz. $6.74
1/8 oz. $13.48
1/4 oz. $25.65
Delphinium Sun - partial shade
DELPHINIUM 13,000 s/oz.
Seeds planted early in the spring may bloom the first year, but the best blooms will be in the second year. Seeds germinate best if they are exposed to temperatures of 35°F~1 week before sowing. If cold treated first, they will G@70°F~3-4 weeks.
Pacific Giant Series 200 mg/pkt. $1.29
4-6’ Zone 3-7. Elegant spikes bear blossoms that are each 3” across from June to September. Sometimes a second crop of blossoms is produced on shorter spikes in the fall. Wonderful in the back of the border and as cut flowers. They have to be staked. Plant in a sheltered area out of the wind. Heavy rains or winds can knock the plants over. Resistant to mildew.
1/32 oz. $3.37
1/16 oz. $6.74
1/8 oz. $13.48
1/4 oz. $25.65
‘Astolat’ - Lilac-rose.
‘Black Knight’ - Dark violet-blue flowers with a black center.
‘Blue Bird’ - Medium blue flowers with a white center.
‘Galahad’ - White flowers with a white center.
‘Guinevere’ - Soft lavender-pink flowers with a white center.
‘King Arthur’ - Deep violet flowers with a white center.
‘Summer Skies’ - Light blue flowers with a white center.
‘Mix’ - All the above plus a few other variations.
‘Magic Fountain Mix’ 200mg/pkt. $1.79
2-2 1/2’ Zone 3-7. This is a dwarf version of the Pacific Giant series that does not need to be staked. Great variety for a small garden with flowers in shades of violet, rose, cream and blue. Packets only.
Dianthus barbatus Sun
SWEET WILLIAM 28,000 s/oz.
[B] Zone 4-8. An old fashioned flower that will bloom in spring if sown the previous summer. Easy to grow and will self seed. Protect plants with a light mulch after the ground freezes. G@68°F~1-2 weeks.
‘Dwarf Double Mix’ 250mg/pkt. $1.19
10” Double flowers 3-5” across in a wide range of colors.
1/2 oz. $3.32
1 oz. $6.64
2 oz. $13.31
‘Tall Double Mix’ 250mg/pkt. $1.29
18-24” Double flowers 3-5” across in a wide range of colors.
1/2 oz. $3.32
1 oz. $6.64
2 oz. $13.31
‘Wee Willie’ 250mg/pkt. $1.29
4-6” Single flowers 3-5” across in red, rose and crimson bicolors.
1/8 oz. $2.99
1/4 oz. $5.28
1/2 oz. $10.56
1 oz. $20.14
Dianthus caryophyllus Sun
CARNATIONS 14,500 s/oz.
The flowers have a nice fragrance and if they are picked the plants will rebloom. Easy to grow. An early spring planting will bloom the first year and a mid summer planting will bloom the following year. G@70°F~7-10 days.
‘Fragrance Dwarf Mix’ 250mg/pkt. $1.39
12-14” A mix with colors ranging from crimson to rose, pink or white on upright, stiff stems.
1/16 oz. $2.99
1/8 oz. $5.72
1/4 oz. $11.44
1/2 oz. $21.78
‘Grenadin Double Mix’ 250mg/pkt. 99¢
20-24” Zone 4-7. This series has eye catching double and semi double flowers that are 2” across in dark red, bright red, white, rose, yellow and white. An old fashioned favorite that will bloom almost all season.
1/8 oz. $3.80
1/4 oz. $7.60
1/2 oz. $15.20
Dianthus deltoides Sun
MAIDEN PINKS 160,000s/oz. 250mg/pkt. $1.39
8” Zone 4. Wintergreen plants form a mat covered with clear pink flowers in the summer. Excellent for the rock garden, border and landscape. Cover seed thinly and keep soil evenly moist. G@68°F~1-2 weeks.
1/8 oz. $3.80
1/4 oz. $7.60
1/2 oz. $15.20
Dicentra eximia Partial shade
WILD BLEEDING HEART 6,000s/oz. 100mg/pkt. $1.29
10-14” Zone 4-8. A native wildflower that bears panicles of nodding pink and white heart shaped blooms from spring to late summer and reblooms sporadically until frost. Pre-chill seeds @32°F~45 days. G@60°F.
1/32 oz. $2.99
1/16 oz. $5.76
1/8 oz. $11.52
1/4 oz. $21.89
Digitalis Sun - full shade
FOXGLOVE
[B Zone 4-8. Use plants for structure in the back of the border. Also good for less formal plantings. Plants can be started from seed in July. G@70°F~14 days in light.
D. ferruginea Heirloom 47,000s/oz. 100mg/pkt. $1.29
5-6’ A tall, stately plant with bell-shaped flowers that are cream lined with burnt gold, blooming in late spring and summer.
1/32 oz. $2.99
1/16 oz. $5.10
1/8 oz. $9.84
1/4 oz. $20.37
D. purpurea ‘Excelsior Mix’ 280,000s/oz. 350mg/pkt. $1.29
4-5’ White, creamy-purple, lavender and pink bell-shaped flowers have speckled throats in groups on the stem. Adds an outstanding vertical effect to the back of the border.
1/8 oz. $2.99
1/4 oz. $5.28
1/2 oz. $10.56
1 oz. $20.14
D. mertonensis ‘Summer King’ 140,000s/oz. 50mg/pkt. $1.29
2-3’ The plants bloom from June-August. The strawberry pink flowers are densely clustered on the flower spikes.
1/64 oz. $3.68
1/32 oz. $7.35
1/16 oz. $14.70
Echinacea Sun - partial shade
CONEFLOWER 8,000s/oz.
Daisy like blooms with dramatic cones in their center. Rust colored cones can be dried for winter arrangements. Attracts goldfinches once the seeds have matured. The plants bloom the first year from seed if planted early in the spring. Blooms from midsummer to fall even during the hottest weather. They are showy and easy to grow. Direct seed outdoors in spring or indoors 6-8 weeks ahead. G@70°F~10-21 days with 1/16” of dirt covering seeds.
E. purpurea 700mg/pkt. $1.29
2-4’ Zone 4-8. A wildflower with purple blooms that are 4 1/2” across with dark green foliage that is rough to the touch. It is in bloom from July to September.
1/2 oz. $2.99
1 oz. $5.00
2 oz. $10.00
1/4 lb. $19.00
E. purpurea ‘White Swan’ 150mg/pkt. $1.39
2’. Zone 4-9 A white coneflower that is hardy and blooms from July through August. The white petals are reflexed and the center of the flower is brown.
1/16 oz. $3.82
1/8 oz. $7.64
1/4 oz. $15.28
Echinops ritro Sun
GLOBE THISTLE 1,820s/oz. 500mg/pkt. $1.39
1-3’ Easy to grow with metallic-blue flowers in the shape of a spiky globe about 2” across. Silvery-green woolly foliage. Good in the back of the border. G@70°F~3 weeks in light.
1/8 oz. $3.84
1/4 oz. $7.68
1/2 oz. $15.36
Erysimum cheiri ‘My Fair Lady Mix’ Sun – partial shade
WALLFLOWER 14,000s/oz. 350mg/pkt. $1.29
[B] 20” A fragrant flower that should be grown more often in America . Yellow, pink and violet flower clusters are held above the foliage in late spring and early summer. They last for a long time as cut flowers. Grow in the border and as a patio plant for perfuming the air. Plant in well drained soil in spring or fall. G@62°F~1-2 weeks.
1/4 oz. $2.99
1/2 oz. $4.09
1 oz. $8.19
2 oz. $16.38
Eupatorium maculatum atropurpureum Sun - partial shade
JOE PYE WEED 55,000s/oz. 50mg/pkt. $1.39
4-5’ Zone 5-9. This striking plant blooms from late summer through autumn with maroon stems and deep rose-red flowers. It is a magnet for butterflies. The tubular flowers are clustered together in large groups. From a distance a large planting looks like purple smoke. The plants are stately and will form dense colonies in seasonally damp areas. G@68°F~3 weeks after stratification.
1/64 oz. $3.68
1/32 oz. $7.35
1/16 oz. $14.70
Festuca glauca ‘ Varna ’ Sun - partial shade
BLUE FESCUE 26,000s/oz. 250mg/pkt. $1.29
1’ Zone 4-10. This ornamental clumping grass is silvery blue with fine leaves. Plant in well drained garden soil not in heavy clay. Germination is easy but slow and irregular. G@60-65°F~2-6 weeks.
1/2 oz. $3.32
1 oz. $6.64
2 oz. $13.31
Gaillardia aristata Sun
BLANKET FLOWER 9,500s/oz.
Zone 5-8. Blooms from June until frost if you remove the faded flowers. Drought and heat resistant. Direct seed outdoors or start indoors in the spring. G@70°F~2 weeks in light.
‘Goblin’ 300mg/pkt. $1.29
6-12” Semi-double, daisy-like flowers are 3” across, red edged with yellow.
1/16 oz. $3.82
1/8 oz. $7.64
1/4 oz. $15.28
‘Grandiflora Mix’ 300mg/pkt. $1.29
2-3’ A wildflower with single blossoms that are 2 1/2-4” across, red with yellow edges. The width of the color band is different on each plant. Plant in a sheltered location to protect from winds.
1/2 oz. $3.32
1 oz. $6.64
2 oz. $13.28
Gaura lindheimeri Sun
WAND FLOWER 41,000s/oz. 700mg/pkt. $1.59
3-4’ Zone 6-9. Airy looking plants have delicate white to pale pink flowers. They have four petals and bloom from May to October. Plant them in the perennial border or in naturalized gardens. Once established they are tolerant of heat, drought and high humidity. Direct seed as the plants have long tap roots. Plant in any soil type that is well drained in winter. G@70°F~10-20 days in light.
1/16 oz. $3.82
1/8 oz. $7.64
1/4 oz. $15.28
Geum chiloense ‘Mrs. Bradshaw’ Sun
SWEET AVENS 18,000s/oz. 200mg/pkt. $1.39
2’ Zone 5-6. The plants form low growing leaf rosettes. The double scarlet red flowers bloom on 2’ tall stems all summer. Cover seed thinly and keep soil evenly moist. G@68°F~2 weeks.
1/16 oz. $2.99
1/8 oz. $5.10
1/4 oz. $10.20
1/2 oz. $19.38
Gypsophila paniculata ‘Snow White’ Sun
BABY’S BREATH 36,000s/oz. 500mg/pkt. $1.29
2 1/2-4’ Zone 4-7. An early blooming old fashioned plant that bears hundreds of double white flowers. Use them as filler in fresh or dried flower arrangements. Hang them upside down in a shady place to dry. Baby’s breath is easy to grow and covered with tiny flowers. Cut the plants back after they flower for the longest season of blooms. G@70°F~2 weeks.
1/8 oz. $3.84
1/4 oz. $7.68
1/2 oz. $15.36
Heliopsis helianthoides ‘Summer Sun’ Sun - partial shade
PERENNIAL SUNFLOWER 5,600s/oz. 500mg/pkt. $1.39
4’ Zone 4-7. This flower blooms the first year from seed. It has yellow semidouble flowers up to 4” across. It blooms heavily from June to September. It prefers dry soil. G@68°F~2-3 weeks.
1/8 oz. $3.84
1/4 oz. $7.68
1/2 oz. $15.36
Hesperis matronalis Sun - partial shade
DAME'S ROCKET 14,000s/oz. 1g/pkt. $1.29
3’ Zone 3-9. This attractive flower is fragrant at night and perfectly at home in natural borders and wildflower plantings. The lavender and white flowers resemble phlox. The plants bloom from spring through summer starting in their second year. They need fertile and damp but well drained soil. They set seed in damp areas. Direct seed after the last frost. G@68°F~7-14 days.
1 oz. $2.99
2 oz. $5.32
1/4 lb. $10.11
1/2 lb. $19.17
Iberis sempervirens ‘Snowflake’ Sun
CANDYTUFT 7,500s/oz. 100mg/pkt. $1.29
6-12” Zone 4-9. White flowers from spring to fall smother the evergreen plants. Makes an excellent ground cover. Plant in any good well drained soil. Start after the danger of frost is past. G@68°F~2 weeks.
1/16 oz. $2.99
1/8 oz. $5.72
1/4 oz. $11.44
1/2 oz. $21.78
Iris sibirica ‘New Hybrids’ Sun - partial shade
SIBERIAN IRIS3,400 s/oz. 300mg/pkt. $1.29
3-4’ Zone 4-9. Not as showy as the bearded Irises, but more graceful and delicate. Their tall glossy leaves stand erect after blooming. The plants bloom from mid May to late June in a mix of purple, blue, lavender, cream and white. They are deeply rooted and tolerate drought and boggy soil. Cold treat for 6 weeks in a moist medium in the refrigerator. G@68°F~3-4 weeks. Packets only.
Jasione laevis Sun
SHEEP’S-BIT 504,000s/oz. 30mg/pkt. $1.39
16” Zone 4-8. This plants’ low growing rosette of gray-green leaves nicely compliments its blue flowers. It blooms all summer. It makes a nice cut flower and thrives in sandy soil. Try it in rock gardens as well as borders. G@68°F~2 weeks.
1/64 oz. $3.68
1/32 oz. $7.35
1/16 oz. $14.70
Kniphofia caulescens Sun Heirloom
RED HOT POKER 13,300s/oz. 100mg/pkt. $1.29
1 1/2’ Zone 5. This plant stops traffic when it is in bloom. The flower stalks are topped with 6-12" flower spikes that emerge bright red and mature through orange and yellow. They are in bloom from midsummer through fall. Start in late winter through spring and transplant after the last frost. The plants cannot survive in soil that is damp over the winter, keep their crowns dry. G@70°F~3 weeks in the light.
1/4 oz. $2.99
1/2 oz. $4.60
1 oz. $9.20
2 oz. $17.51
Lathyrus latifolius Sun - partial shade Heirloom
PERENNIALSWEETPEA 600s/oz. 2g/pkt. $1.39
5-5 1/2’ Zone 4-9. A vining sweet pea with rosy-pink, white and rosy-purple flowers in pairs on sprays at the ends of stiff stems. Blooms from summer to early autumn and looks wonderful growing up a fence or trellis or as a sprawling ground cover. G@65°F~2-3 weeks.
1/4 oz. $3.12
1/2 oz. $6.24
1 oz. $12.48
2 oz. $23.74
Leucanthemum Sun 18,500s/oz.
Zone 3-7. Daisies are the most popular garden and bouquet flowers ever. They are also easy to grow and drought tolerant once established. G@70°F~14-21 days in light.
L. vulgare Heirloom
OX-EYE DAISY 350mg/pkt. $1.29
1-3’ Wildflower field daisy with long graceful stems that bear white flowers with yellow centers. This is the favorite of children and artists and needs little care. In bloom from summer through fall.
1/2 oz. $2.99
1 oz. $5.10
2 oz. $9.84
1/4 lb. $19.35
L. x superbum Heirloom
SHASTA DAISY ‘ Alaska ’ 350mg/pkt. 89¢
2 1/2-3’ This flower makes an excellent garden specimen with giant, single flowered daisies that are 3-4” across with white petals. In bloom all summer once established. Very hardy. If started from seed in early spring it will bloom the first year.
1/2 oz. $2.99
1 oz. $5.10
2 oz. $9.84
1/4 lb. $19.35
Linaria purpurea ‘Canon J. Went’ Sun - partial shade
SPURRED SNAPDRAGON 224,000s/oz. 100mg/pkt. $1. 49
2’ Zone 5-9. Pink flower spikes will bloom all summer and last a long time in a vase as well. This is a superior plant that should be grown more often. If sown in early spring the plants will bloom in their first year. It will self seed. G@68°F~2 weeks. Packets only.
Linum perenne Sun Heirloom
FLOWERING BLUE FLAX 8,150s/oz. 400mg/pkt. $1.29
18-30” Zone 5-9. A wildflower that bears light blue cup-shaped flowers all summer long. The flowers peak in early to mid summer, and if you cut off the stem it will flower heavily again in the fall. It has a tall spreading, arch shape with lacy gray foliage. Reseeds, but is not invasive. Does not transplant well. G@68°F~1-2 weeks.
1 oz. $2.99
2 oz. $5.10
1/4 lb. $9.84
1/2 lb. $19.35
Lunaria annua Shade – full shade Heirloom
SILVER DOLLAR PLANT 2,210s/oz. 1g/pkt. 89¢
[B] 2-3’ Sweetly scented purple or white flowers appear in late spring from a planting the previous summer. The silvery-white, coin-like seed pod can be dried and used in arrangements. Reseeds. Cut the stems off at the ground as the seed pods start to turn brown, remove the leaves and hang upside down to dry. Rub the outer part of the thoroughly dried seed pod to release the seeds and expose the attractive papery centers. G@68°F~3-4 weeks.
1 oz. $2.99
2 oz. $5.32
1/4 lb. $10.11
1/2 lb. $19.17
Lupinus Sun
LUPINE 1,000s/oz.
Zone 3-7. Easy to grow. G@80°F daytime, @70°F night time ~2-3 weeks in the dark. Plant in sandy well drained soil.
'Lupinus perennis' 2g/pkt. $1.29
1-3' This is the wildflower variety to use for sweeps of color in informal plantings. The flowers are blue, pink or white but blue dominates. They bloom from May-June and provide food and habitat for butterflies. They will self sow if they are in a good site.
1/16 oz. $3.12
1/8 oz. $6.24
1/4 oz. $12.48
1/2 oz. $23.74
‘Russell’s Hybrid Mix’ Heirloom 1g/pkt. 89¢
3-4’ 12” flower spikes are yellow, pink, brick red, marine blue, white or carmine red and bloom from May to June. If you cut them back after flowering they will rebloom. May need staking. Use in the back of the border or naturalize in an informal setting.
1/2 oz. $2.99
1 oz. $5.10
2 oz. $9.84
1/4 lb. $19.35
Gallery Series 1g/pkt. $1.89
18-24” Blooms from June to July and needs no staking. Plant in groups for best effect. Do not lime and avoid heavy, clay soil.
‘Blue’
‘Mix’
‘Pink’
‘Red’
‘White’
1/16 oz. $3.12
1/8 oz. $6.24
1/4 oz. $12.48
1/2 oz. $23.74
Lychnis coronaria (agrostemma) Sun Heirloom
ROSE CAMPION 72,800s/oz. 100mg/pkt. $1.29
2-3’ Zone 4-8. Brilliant rose-crimson flowers are 1” across, five-petalled and bloom in June and July. If you are not letting your plants go to seed, shear them back to the rosette of silvery-gray foliage after the main blossoms have gone by to keep them from getting too top heavy. These easy to grow plants will self seed but are not invasive. Direct seed outdoors in spring or indoors 6 weeks ahead of time. G@70° daytime, and 60°F nighttime ~2-3 weeks in darkness.
1/16 oz. $3.12
1/8 oz. $6.24
1/4 oz. $12.48
1/2 oz. $23.74
Malva sylvestris mauritiana Sun - partial shade
FRENCH HOLLYHOCK / MALLOW 4,200s/oz. 300mg/pkt. $1.49
[B] 3 1/2’ Zone 3-8. The purple flowers have dark stripes that radiate from the center. Each stem carries multiple blooms all summer. The plants seed prolifically. G@68°F~2 weeks.
1/16 oz. $3.12
1/8 oz. $6.24
1/4 oz. $12.48
1/2 oz. $23.74
Monarda didyma ‘Panorama Mix’ Sun
BEE BALM 75,000s/oz. 25 mg/pkt. $1.99
28-40” This is one of the earliest perennials to bloom. It is a member of the mint family, it is mildew resistant and vigorous. The flowers are globe shaped with tubular petals all summer in shades of scarlet, bright pink, pink, salmon and crimson. The upright plants have bright green leaves and the flowers and leaves are spicy and fragrant. Will rebloom after it is cut back. G@70°F~3 weeks in light. Packets only.
Myosotis sylvatica Sun - partial shade Heirloom
FORGET ME NOT 44,000s/oz.
[B] Zone 3-8. Use it in rock gardens, borders, with bulbs, as an edging plant and in masses in beds. G@70°F~14 days in light.
‘Dwarf Indigo’ 100mg/pkt. $1.29
6-8” A small wildflower with blue petals and a yellow center. This has been a favorite of gardeners for generations.
1/4 oz. $3.30
1/2 oz. $6.60
1 oz. $13.20
2 oz. $25.08
‘Victoria Rose’ 50mg/pkt. $1.39
8” A dwarf forget-me-not with pink flowers. Beautiful planted in the shade of deciduous trees with spring flowering bulbs. Packets only.
Oenothera lamarckiana Sun - partial shade
EVENINGPRIMROSE 5,600s/oz. 400mg/pkt. $1.29
3-5’ Zone 5-9. A tall, sturdy, dramatic wildflower that opens in the evening or on cloudy days. The bright yellow cup shaped flowers are 1-2” across, long blooming and easy to care for. G@75°F ~2-3 weeks.
1/2 oz. $2.55
1 oz. $5.10
2 oz. $9.84
1/4 lb. $19.35
Papaver Sun
P. alpinum ‘Mix’
ALPINE POPPY 224,000s/oz. 50mg/pkt. $1.39
8” Hardy to zone 4. Blooms the first year in shades of red, yellow, orange, pink or white. The cup shaped flowers have silky petals in a single row around the center. For rock gardens. G@55°F~2 weeks.
1/16 oz. $3.12
1/8 oz. $6.24
1/4 oz. $12.48
1/2 oz. $23.74
P. nudicaule ‘Mix’
ICELAND POPPY 275,000s/oz. 350mg/pkt. $1.29
[B] 18-24” Attractive plants that bear large, silky blossoms from late spring to frost. They are white & yellow, yellow & green, red or orange. Plant in the front of the border. Can be tender and over wintering is uncertain if the soil is not very well drained. Sow seeds in January for spring flowering. G@55°F~2 weeks in dark.
1/4 oz. $3.30
1/2 oz. $6.60
1 oz. $13.20
2 oz. $25.08
P. orientale ‘Mix’
ORIENTAL POPPY 110,000s/oz. 350mg/pkt. 99¢
3’ Zone 3-8. Very large, flamboyant flowers have a papery delicacy over fern-like foliage from May to June. Easy to grow and can crowd out less vigorous plants. Dried pods are interesting in arrangements. Pick the flowers before they open and sear at the end of the stem. Does not transplant well. The foliage will die to the ground after blooming and when the weather cools. New leaves will emerge and stay green throughout the winter. G@70°F~12 days in light.
1/4 oz. $2.99
1/2 oz. $4.60
1 oz. $9.20
2 oz. $17.51
Phlox paniculata ‘New Hybrids’ Sun
SUMMER PHLOX 2,500s/oz. 300mg/pkt. $1.69
3-4’ Zone 3-8. The flowers are 5-6” across in shades of white, crimson, pink, salmon, orange and violet. Blooms from mid summer through fall. Cut plants back after flowering to encourage a second crop. Plant at the back of the border. Phlox are heavy feeders. Pre-chill moistened seeds @34°F~4 weeks. G@68°F~3-4 weeks in light.
1/32 oz. $2.99
1/16 oz. $5.10
1/8 oz. $9.84
1/4 oz. $19.35
Physalis franchetii Sun - partial shade
CHINESE LANTERN 18,000s/oz. 250mg/pkt. 89¢
18-24” A vigorous spreading bush that bears orange-red lantern-like pods with red fruit inside. If sown in February you will get dazzling white blooms from July through August. Harvest the pods before the first frost to preserve their color. Cut the stems, remove the leaves, and hang upside down to dry in a shady place. G@60°F~2 weeks.
1/8 oz. $3.80
1/4 oz. $7.60
1/2 oz. $15.20
Platycodon grandiflorus ‘Pink’ Sun - partial shade
BALLOON FLOWER 30,800s/oz. 100mg/pkt. $1.49
20-24” Zone 5-8. Long lived plants with pink flowers that are balloon-shaped. They are easy to grow and long blooming. Plant in average garden soil. Does not transplant easily. If starting seed outside, mark the spot where sown for they are very slow to germinate. G@65-70°F~3-4 weeks in light.
1/16 oz. $3.12
1/8 oz. $6.24
1/4 oz. $12.48
1/2 oz. $23.74
Polemonium caeruleum Sun - full shade Heirloom
JACOB’S LADDER 20,000s/oz. 100mg/pkt. $1.29
20-24” Zone 3-8. Ladder-like foliage and loose clusters of intense blue flowers. Blooms in the spring and the fern-like foliage is interesting all season. This old favorite is problem free and self seeds. Use it in the border or the landscape. G@68°F~3 weeks in dark.
1/16 oz. $3.12
1/8 oz. $6.24
1/4 oz. $12.48
1/2 oz. $23.74
Primula japonica Shade – full shade
PRIMROSE 90,000s/oz. 40mg/pkt.
20” Zone 5-8. An evergreen, woodland plant with candelabra-like flower sprays from May to July in all colors except blue. Mulch lightly to protect from severe winters. Plant outdoors in the fall or refrigerate seeds~4 weeks before sowing indoors. Cover seeds with 1/16 inch soil. G@70°F~3-7 weeks.
Rudbeckia Sun 30,000s/oz.
Does well in dry to moist soils. Pre-chill seeds @40°F~30 days. G@75°F day time, @65°F night time ~3 weeks.
R. hirta
BLACK-EYED SUSAN 250mg/pkt. $1.29
1-3’ This is the best known and one of the most widely adapted wildflowers. It has yellow flowers with a brown eye that bloom from June to September. It is easy to grow and very hardy. It is a staple for wildflower bouquets.
1/2 oz. $2.99
1 oz. $4.16
2 oz. $8.20
1/4 lb. $15.58
R. triloba
BROWN-EYED SUSAN 100mg/pkt. $1.29
3-4’ Zone 3-8. This wildflower blooms from mid summer to fall with golden button cone flowers with a brown eye. The plants are open, airy, elliptical and trouble free. Packets only.
Sagina subulata Shade – full shade
PEARLWORT 1,000,000s/oz. 20mg/pkt. $1.39
2” Zone 4-9. This evergreen moss like plant forms dense carpets with white flowers from May-July. It dislikes hot, dry conditions. Plant in gritty but constantly moist soil. G@68°F~2 weeks.
1/128 oz. $2.99
1/64 oz. $4.90
1/32 oz. $9.80
1/16 oz. $18.62
Salvia nemerosa Sun
‘ West Friesland ’ 22,000s/oz. 100mg/pkt. $1.39
18” Zone 5-9. Violet-purple flower spikes from June to September. Flowers the first year in late summer if sown in early spring. A nice border plant that will rebloom if it is dead headed. Plant in well drained soil that gets regular rain or watering. G@62°F~3-4 weeks.
1/16 oz. $2.99
1/8 oz. $5.72
1/4 oz. $11.44
1/2 oz. $21.78
Saponaria ocymoides Sun
ROCK SOAPWORT 17,000s/oz. 200mg/pkt. $1.39
8” Clusters of small starry pink flowers are produced on mat forming plants from June to July. There are so many blooms they almost cover the foliage. Makes a wonderful ground cover. The plants do best in good but sharply drained soil and they will tolerate poor soil. They are drought resistant. G@68°F~3 weeks.
1/4 oz. $3.30
1/2 oz. $6.60
1 oz. $13.20
2 oz. $25.08
Tanacetum ‘Robinson’s Giant Mix’ Sun – partial shade
PYRETHRUM / PAINTED DAISY 18,000s/oz. 200mg/pkt. $1.29
2-3’ Zone 5-7. Large single flowered daisies give brilliant spring and summer color in all shades of red, pink and white. The ground petals can be used as an insecticide. The plants form neat compact tufts that bloom the second year from seed. Will rebloom if you cut the stems just above the rosettes of foliage after they flower. G@60°F~2-3 weeks in light.
1/8 oz. $3.84
1/4 oz. $7.68
1/2 oz. $15.36
Tanacetum parthenium ‘White Stars’ Sun – partial shade
FEVERFEW / MATRICARIA 225,000s/oz. 100mg/pkt. $1.29
18” Daisy-like single flowers on a semi-evergreen plant with chrysanthemum-like leaves. Use the leaves in sachets to deter moths and use the flowers in potpourris. Easy to grow and daylight sensitive. Great for pots and containers. G@70°F~10 days in light.
1/16 oz. $2.99
1/8 oz. $5.72
1/4 oz. $11.44
1/2 oz. $21.78
Verbena bonariensis Sun – partial shade Heirloom
VERVAIN 112,000s/oz. 100mg/pkt. $1.39
4’ Zone 6-9. Airy looking plant with clusters of small purple flowers all summer and into the fall. Direct seed in the early spring. The plants aren’t always winter hardy but will reliably self sow every year. Blooms the first year from seed. G@65°F~2-3 weeks.
1/16 oz. $3.43
1/8 oz. $6.86
1/4 oz. $13.72
1/2 oz. $26.07
Viola Sun - partial shade
VIOLET 25,000-43,000s/oz.
A January planting will bloom from spring through fall. It can also be planted in July for next years blooms. Use in rock gardens, borders or under plantings for spring bulbs. It will bloom longer if planted in a rich, moisture retentive soil. Makes a nice low growing ground cover. Pre-chill seeds @34°F~2 weeks. G@65°F~3 weeks.
V. cornuta ‘Arkwright Ruby’ 100mg/pkt. $1.39
8” Zone 5-8. Dark wine red flowers on vigorous plants. The blooms are so large they look more like pansies than violets.
1/16 oz. $3.43
1/8 oz. $6.86
1/4 oz. $13.72
1/2 oz. $26.07
V. cornuta ‘Chantreyland’ 100mg/pkt. $1.39
6” Zone 5-8. Fragrant orange violets will light up the spring border, or try them in pots by the door where you will appreciate a spot of color in early spring.
1/8 oz. $3.37
1/4 oz. $6.74
1/2 oz. $13.48
1 oz. $25.68
V. cornuta ‘Mix’ 100mg/pkt. $1.29
6-10” Zone 5-8. A true viola that is larger than Johnny-Jump-Ups and smaller than pansies. This mix of large, well rounded, 2” blooms appear on compact, sturdy plants that are extremely prolific.
1/4 oz. $3.30
1/2 oz. $6.60
1 oz. $13.20
2 oz. $25.08
V. tricolor
JOHNNY-JUMP-UP Heirloom 100mg/pkt. $1.49
6” Zone 3-8. An easy to grow wildflower and an old fashioned garden favorite that has tricolor blooms in yellow, purple and white. The flowers are early blooming and the plants are also attractive.
1/8 oz. $3.37
1/4 oz. $6.74
1/2 oz. $13.48
1 oz. $25.68
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KEY TO TERMS USED
The perennial flowers are arranged alphabetically by their latin name. The latin names are in italics.
The name may be followed by:
Sun requirements.
" NEW 2003 " If the seed is new to our catalog this year.
"seeds/oz." The number of seeds in an ounce.
The net weight and price of the packet.
Biennial. If the flower is biennial, all others are perennial.
The height of the plant.
The zone it is hardy to.
A description of the plant and its flowers.
Germination instructions:
If it says 'in the light' the seeds need to be on the surface of the soil and exposed to light to germinate.
If it says 'in the dark' the seeds need darkness to germinate.
A piece of dark plastic over the pots will do the trick if they can't be kept in a completely dark room.
If it says to 'keep them on the surface' the seeds are too small to be covered with soil.
The germination temperature is only a guide, if it is cooler the seeds will take longer to germinate.
Do not allow the soil to dry out while the seeds are germinating.
Scarifying is lightly scratching the seed so it can absorb water.
Stratifying is starting seed in warm damp conditions for 4 weeks, then cooling them for 4 weeks, and then bringing them back to warm temperatures for germination. It is a simulated winter to break the dormancy of seeds.
Transplanting:
Some plants are easy to transplant and some are difficult. Try to start those that resent transplanting directly outside. If you need to start plants that resent transplanting indoors they should each be in their own pot so their roots systems are not disturbed. Regardless of how well they tolerate transplanting all seedlings started indoors need to be hardened off before they are planted outside. Expose the seedlings to the elements in a sheltered area starting with only several hours the first day and increasing the time they spend outside each day for about a week.
Hardy seedlings can be set out in early spring. Half hardy seedlings can be set out in mid spring. Tender seedlings should be set out after all danger of frost is past.
All of the flowers are sold in packet size, most are sold in bulk as well. The bulk prices follow the description. Bulk seed does not come with planting instructions. Buy in bulk instead of buying several packets.
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