The McKana Giant Mix Aquilegia, or also known as Columbine, is a vibrantly colored mix of beautiful blooms on delicate foliage! This beautiful variety will bloom in late spring to early summer. The McKana Giant Mix will add a beautifully vibrant pop of color to your garden. These make for excellent cut-flowers and bouquets.
The California Poppy is a bright orange wildflower that is the most known poppy variety and will grow well throughout the United States. This poppy's foliage is absolutely beautiful and has flowers that close at night and open in the morning. Despite it's name, the California Poppy, grows well in hot or cold regions (annual) and is easy to establish.
Indian Steel is a clump-forming perennial grass with an upright, open habit typically growing upwards of 5' tall. Under the right circumstances it can be 7-8' tall. Features slender (1/2" wide), blue-green leaf blades (8-12" long) which turn yellow in fall and retain some gold color throughout the winter.
Despite its name, the Swamp Asclepias is one of the most vibrant and beautifully colored milkweeds around for the home gardens! This Butterfly Weed's red blooms are beautiful and will attract butterflies and hummingbirds to your garden. This perennial thrives in zones 3-8 and will produces its willowy foliage and cherry-red blooms that can be enjoyed all summer long!
Ruby Moon Hyacinth Bean, also known as Lablab purpureus or simply Hyacinth Bean, is a unique and versatile legume known for its vibrant appearance and culinary potential. This heirloom variety is named for its striking ruby-red pods and dark green foliage, making it an attractive addition to both ornamental and edible gardens. Ruby Moon Hyacinth Beans are typically grown as annuals, but in tropical regions, they can be perennial. In terms of taste, the young pods and seeds of Ruby Moon Hyacinth Bean are edible and have a mild, nutty flavor similar to green beans. They can be consumed both raw and cooked. However, it's important to note that mature seeds contain toxic compounds and should not be eaten without proper processing. Ruby Moon Hyacinth Beans have a rich history, with their cultivation dating back centuries, primarily in Asia and Africa. They are valued not only for their culinary uses but also for their ability to fix nitrogen in the soil, enhancing soil fertility. This plant is categorized as a warm-season annual and typically matures in about 60-90 days, depending on growing conditions. The size of the Ruby Moon Hyacinth Bean plant can vary, but it generally reaches a height of 6-10 feet, making it suitable for trellises or fences. When it comes to yield, you can expect approximately 10-15 pounds of pods per plant or around 800-1,200 pounds per acre under ideal conditions. These beans thrive in full sun and well-drained soil, and they require a warm climate to grow successfully. Adequate moisture and support for climbing are essential for a bountiful harvest. With proper care, Ruby Moon Hyacinth Beans can be a delightful addition to your garden, offering both visual appeal and a tasty, nutritious addition to your plate.
Gypsy offers up abundant airy flowers on graceful plants with finely-textured foliage. Gypsy Pink offers beautiful light pink blooms for an extended period of time. Ideal for baskets and mixed containers. Excellent filler cut flower for vases and bouquets. Ht. 12-18". Avg. 26,400 seeds/oz. Packet: 50 seeds.
Mingus Alex is a striking dinnerplate dahlia known for its huge, velvety deep red blooms that bring bold color and elegance to the late-summer garden. The flowers can reach up to 8 inches across, creating a dramatic display that easily becomes the focal point of a border or flower bed. With blooms nearly the size of a dinner plate, this variety truly stands out in the landscape. Despite their impressive size, these dahlias are easy to grow and will continue flowering from mid to late summer until the first frost. They also make outstanding cut flowers for large arrangements, and deer usually tend to leave them alone.
Aster oblongifolius, now widely known as Symphyotrichum oblongifolium and commonly called Aromatic Aster, is a hardy native perennial historically found across the central and eastern United States in prairies, rocky slopes, and open woodlands. It is prized for its dense, bushy habit and its late-season display of abundant lavender-purple flowers with bright yellow centers, which provide vital nectar to pollinators when few other plants are in bloom. The foliage releases a pleasant, resinous fragrance when brushed, and the plant’s naturally compact form makes it ideal for borders and native plantings. To grow Aromatic Aster successfully, plant seeds or transplants in full sun and well-drained soil; once established, it is drought-tolerant, low-maintenance, and reliably forms a vibrant, mound-shaped display each autumn.
Produces branched stems on attractive, cylindrical flower spikes. A slightly later flowering of bronze-purple blooms with yellow pollen, very attractive ornamental foliage grass. Young-plants require sufficient warmth.
Gloriosa daisies, also known as Rudbeckia hirta 'Gloriosa,' are a vibrant and dynamic variety of the traditional Black-eyed Susan, renowned for their striking appearance and robust growth. Originating from North America, these daisies have been cultivated since the 18th century and have become a staple in gardens for their cheerful and resilient nature. Gloriosa daisies are characterized by their large, radiant blooms with a distinctive color gradient, featuring fiery, orange to red petals with a dark, central cone. The plants typically reach heights of 24 to 30 inches and have a bushy, upright growth habit, which makes them ideal for garden beds and borders. Blooming from mid-summer through fall, Gloriosa daisies offer a long-lasting display of color and are known for attracting pollinators such as bees and butterflies. They thrive in full sun and well-drained soil, showcasing their adaptability and durability in various garden conditions. With their eye-catching color, extended bloom period, and ease of care, Gloriosa daisies add both beauty and vibrancy to any garden landscape.
The Obedient Plant Physostegia is a sun-loving flowering plant that produces pink flowers that blooms late summer and into fall! This variety spreads very fast with a large underground root system.
The Red Shades Figaro Dahlia is a vibrant variety known for its stunning, rich red blooms that add a bold splash of color to any garden or container. This mix features a delightful array of shades, from deep crimson to bright ruby, creating an eye-catching display throughout the summer and into fall. Compact in growth, these dahlias are perfect for borders, pots, and mixed flower beds, allowing for versatility in garden design. Red Shades Figaro Dahlia is also known for attracting pollinators, adding both beauty and ecological value to outdoor spaces. Easy to care for and resilient, this variety is perfect for gardeners of all skill levels, bringing a radiant touch of color and charm to any landscape.
The Phlox Annual Mix is a combination of red, purple, pink and white hued blooms, making it one of the most beautiful wildflowers around! This variety only grows to 1' tall and can grow anywhere.
Bottlebrush Blazing Star (Liatris mucronata, though sometimes confused with or grouped alongside Liatris cylindracea in the trade) is a drought-tolerant native of the central and southern U.S., historically found in dry prairies, limestone glades, and open rangelands where its deep roots helped it thrive in harsh, exposed conditions. It earns its name from its showy, bottlebrush-like flower spikes, packed with feathery purple blooms that open from the top downward and draw heavy attention from butterflies, bees, and other pollinators. The plant forms a tidy clump of narrow, grass-like leaves and produces upright stems that remain elegant even in lean, rocky soils. To grow Bottlebrush Blazing Star, sow seeds in full sun with well-drained soil, allowing natural winter stratification—or refrigerating seeds—to ensure good germination; although slow to establish, it becomes a durable, low-maintenance perennial that rewards gardeners with vivid late-summer color and excellent wildlife value.
The Stiff Goldenrod Solidago produces stunning, large and slightly flat golden flowers that are bee attracting powerhouses! These beautiful golden flowers bloom later in summer and into early fall. In fall, the leaves will turn a beautiful shade of red.
The Showy Asclepias is just like its name, a beautiful showy plant that is an excellent nectar sources for butterflies and hummingbirds! This Butterfly Weed variety is similar to Common Milkweed, but its pinkish-purple flowers have longer petals that taper more and are covered with fine hairs. The Showy Asclepias will attract butterflies and hummingbirds, especially Queen and Monarch butterflies. This plant is aggressive and should be thinned every year.
Snowy Wood Rush is a slowly spreading evergreen perennial with fairly dense clusters of shimmering white flower spikes in early and mid-summer. The plant forms a loose clump of narrow, rich, green leaves, 12" long with edges of fine hairs.
Scarlet Kimono is a uniform, dense flower that makes beautiful containers. Scarlet Kimono Celosia is ideal for extending the season and offers beautiful cut red flowers. Kimono Celosia series is available in multiple colors that Urban Farmer offers.
