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.
The Carpatica Clip Mix is a blend of dense crowns of large upright light blue, white, and purple delicate campanula flowers that are great for pots. This variety is the perfect indoor-outdoor plant. The Carpatica Clip Mix's flowering is uniform and occurs 2-3 weeks earlier than other varieties.
The Sweet Joe Pye Weed Eutrochium is easy to grow and its vanilla-scented flowers are irresistible for Monarchs, Swallowtails and many other butterflies. If you want to attract butterflies to your garden, this is the plant variety for you! The Sweet Joe Pye Weed can reach up to 7 feet high and does great in shady locations. This beautiful flower blooms pale pink to pale purple flowers from July to September.
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.
Mix Diamond offers superb garden performance in spring and autumn with its high uniformity in plant habit. Produces beautiful mix of reds, pinks, whites, purples and picotee blends. The Diamond is an early series, blooming simultaneously on main and lateral stems with flower size of 1.5 inches in diameter. Ht. 6-10". Avg. 32,500 seeds/oz. Packet: 50 seeds.
A large reed-like plant with long dark green stems that produce male and female flowers. Flowers are dark brown and can sometimes appear almost black. Individual flowers are almost microscopic and can number anywhere from 50 to over 500 flowers per stem.
Button Blazing Star (Liatris aspera) is a native wildflower of the central and eastern United States, historically found in dry prairies, savannas, and open woodlands where its tough, deep-rooted nature helped it thrive in harsh conditions. It is known for its thick, sturdy stems topped with rounded, button-like clusters of rosy-purple flowers that open irregularly along the spike, creating a charming, textural look that pollinators—especially bees and butterflies—love. The plant features narrow, lance-shaped leaves that form a basal clump and become smaller up the stem, giving it a clean, upright habit perfect for naturalistic plantings. To grow Button Blazing Star, sow seeds in full sun and well-drained soil, allowing them to undergo natural winter stratification or refrigerate them before planting; once established, it is drought-tolerant, long-lived, and reliably returns each summer with more vibrant blooms.
Red Plume Atriplex (Atriplex hortensis), also known as Red Orach or Mountain Spinach, is an heirloom leafy green that has been cultivated in Europe since ancient times, often valued as a nutritious alternative to spinach. The seeds produce upright plants reaching 4–6 feet tall, with striking plume-like spires of deep red to magenta foliage that add both ornamental and edible value to the garden. Its tender young leaves can be eaten raw in salads or cooked like spinach, while mature leaves retain their rich color even after cooking. Red Plume Atriplex thrives in full sun with well-drained soil and is tolerant of poor soils, drought, and summer heat, making it a versatile choice for both vegetable gardens and ornamental borders. In addition to its culinary uses, it also works well as a companion plant, providing natural shade for more delicate crops.
Dichelachne crinita, commonly known as the longhair plume grass, is a type of grass found in Australia, New Zealand and islands off the Pacific Ocean. It is often seen on sandy soils near the sea as well as woodlands. The flowering panicles are open and feathery at maturity.
The Tall Blue Cornflower produces a dazzling display of drought resistant, beautiful dark blue flowers that are attractive when cut or dried. This variety is an annual that will "naturalize" yearly when the seed drops. It readily comes back the next year to produce another crop of blue flowers. In warm climates, plant the Tall Blue in summer to early fall for winter bloom.
Condor Red is a cut flower kale that offers a textured and on-trend look for bouquets and arrangements. Bred for stems that grow straight and that are are easy to cut and bunch. Also known as flowering kale and ornamental cabbage.
Bonita Top Pink Aster produces beautiful, fully-double pompon flowers that that creamy pink. The Top Pink flowers reach up to 2" in diameter and remain attractive even when aging. Bonita’s Top Pink flowers are held at a perfect angle for maximum impact. Bonita has fusarium resistance.
Gypsy offers up abundant airy flowers on graceful plants with finely-textured foliage. A 2018 AAS Award winner, Gypsy White Improved complements the Pink and Rose varieties we also offer. Ideal for baskets and mixed containers. Excellent filler cut flower for vases and bouquets. Ht. 12-18". Avg. 26,400 seeds/oz.
Slender Reed Mace (Typha angustifolia) is an excellent choice for medium to large garden ponds. It is extremely elegant, produces tight clumps that don't spread as easily as other varieties.
Chief produces 2-7" gold colored blooms that are very well suited to production of cut flowers. Does great in high heat temperatures of greenhouses. Dense plantings of Chief produce strong stems and high quality cut flowers. Also known as cockscomb and crested cock's comb.
This Ammi makes for a great greener bouquet filler. Goes well with any color scheme. Flower heads are 3-5" wide that sit on long, sturdy stems. Also known as false Queen Anne's lace, lace flower, false bishop's weed, toothpickweed, and bishop's weed. Also great at attracting beneficial insects to the garden.
Dalmatian Foxglove offers uniformity, a great habit and early flowering, making it ideal for home and market growers. Blooms from seed the first year and produces beautiful white bell-shaped petals with dark freckles within. Best when treated as a fall or spring-planted hardy annual, as winter survival is generally poor when treated as a perennial. Seed has been pelleted for ease of sowing.
Western Sand Milkweed (Asclepias arenaria), also known as Sandhill Milkweed or Dwarf Milkweed, is a hardy, drought-tolerant species native to the sandy plains and prairies of the central and southwestern United States, where it has long supported pollinators and played a role in Indigenous plant knowledge. This milkweed forms upright stems with soft, velvety, blue-green leaves and produces clusters of pale greenish-white flowers that are highly attractive to monarchs, bees, and other beneficial insects. Adapted to arid, shifting soils, it thrives in full sun, well-drained sandy or loamy ground, and low-water conditions, making it ideal for xeriscapes and native plant gardens. For best results, stratify seeds before sowing, plant them shallowly, and avoid overwatering—Western Sand Milkweed prefers lean soils and rewards minimal care with strong growth and prolific blooms.
