Cow Horn Okra is one of the best flavored okras around that is great for pickling or gumbo! This variety produces larger pods than most okra and should be harvested young and tender. The best time to harvest Cow Horn is at 6," but it can remain spineless, crunchy and tender up to 10" long. This old heirloom okra dates all the way back to the early 1900's. The twisted shape of this variety somewhat resembles the horns of a cow, getting its name, Cow Horn. Use shorter more tender pods for pickling or longer pods for tasty gumbo! The flowers on Cow Horn will start to appear within 45 days with okra pods soon to follow.
The Nasturtium Tip Top Mix is a dwarf variety that produces single flowers that are held above the foliage to show off its vibrant colors. This mix blooms a combination of gold, orange, red and yellow. These Nasturtium flowers are edible and have a tangy, peppery taste. You can add them to salads, stuff with a cream cheese filling or use to make a colorful garnish. Bumble bees will love the Tom Thumb Mix as much as you will!
The Nasturtium Dwarf Jewel Mix is a very beautiful and vibrant mix that produces cherry rose, golden, peach melba and primrose flowers that stand out! Nasturtiums are edible, making these peppery petals beautiful additions to any dish. The Dwarf Jewel Mix will flower most freely in full sun and poor dryish soils.
The Evening Primrose is a long-lived and drought tolerant dwarf perennial that makes a nice ground cover around taller perennials and shrubs. This flowering plant is hardy and looks great when it is spilling over a retaining wall or spreading through a large rock garden.
Texas Bluebonnet Lupine seeds are a popular choice for gardeners looking to grow the state flower of Texas, known for its striking blue, pea-like blooms. These seeds thrive in well-drained soil and full sun, and once established, the plants are relatively drought-tolerant, making them well-suited for dry climates. Texas Bluebonnets bloom in early spring, creating stunning fields of blue that are both beautiful and beneficial for local pollinators like bees and butterflies. Though they’re typically grown as annuals, Bluebonnets can self-seed and return year after year, making them a favorite for naturalizing gardens. The seeds can be tricky to germinate at first, as they require cold stratification, but once they sprout, they grow into strong, resilient plants that add a splash of color to any landscape.
Salt N' Snack is one of the top snack sunflower hybrids used by commercial growers around the world. Now home gardeners and market growers can produce eating quality sunflowers, too. Sturdy plants produce large solitary heads loaded with large seeds filled with big kernels. Over plant and thin 6 inch plants to about 1 foot apart in rows 30 inches apart to promote large heads. Larger heads maximize the seed size. Harvest the seeds when dry, but protect them from the birds in the garden while you wait. Soak the cleaned seeds in salt water for a few hours, pat them dry, and roast them in the oven.
The Panorama Bee Balm is a great cutting plant for center pieces. This beautiful flower blooms from July to August on 3' foot plants. This bee balm prefers full sun or afternoon shade.
Zinnia ‘Lilliput Mix’ is a semi-dwarf variety in shades of pink, purple, red, orange, white and yellow. The pom-pom shaped flowers are fully double and about 1.5 inches across. This species is native to Mexico, and it is fast-growing and long-blooming. Zinnias are excellent for pollinator plantings and are especially attractive to butterflies. Spread at 19 lbs per acre or 7 ounces per 1,000 sq.ft.
A tropical appearance bloom that can thrive in cooler locations (zone 5 and above). Produces beautifully stunning white and crimson flowers. Hibiscus moscheutos plants prefer wet areas in the wild, but can also be grown in a well-watered garden.
Borage is a mounded plant that produces beautiful blue flowers that are great for using as a garnish for different dishes or drinks. This large variety is a self seeding annual that bears hundreds of small edible flowers, mostly blue and some pink, over a long harvest. Borage has a mild cucumber flavor that is great for salads and garnishes. Medicinal: Seed oil is a rich source of gamma-linolenic acid.
Rainbow Fiesta Okra is such a fun okra to grow! This festive, beautifully colored blend consists of red, orange, white, and green okra varieties. The Rainbow Okra is a colorful addition to the dinner table.
The standard Chive is a hardy perennial herb that is equally attractive as it is delicious. The 6-12 inch tall clumps are perfect for patio containers! Along with the delicate, flat onion-flavored leaves, the standard chives is also popular for the cut and come again lavender flowers. This organic favorite is widely used as flavoring in many dishes.
Mardi Gras blend is composed of pink, orange and white zinnia varieties. This mixture produces beautiful blooms of semi-double to double flowers on each stem. Zinnias are a perfect choice for any cut flower grower and even attract butterflies to your garden. Large, colorful blooms lend cheer and texture to bouquets and floral arrangements. Spread at 19 lbs per acre or 7 ounces per 1,000 sq.ft.
Fiesta Gitana Calendula seeds produce a vibrant, heirloom strain of calendula believed to trace back to traditional European pot marigold varieties that were prized for their color and easy growth. This mix is known for its festive blend of warm tones—yellows, golds, oranges, and soft apricots—with double to semi-double blooms on sturdy plants that typically reach about 12–18 inches tall. The flowers are long-lasting, attract pollinators, and often bloom continuously when deadheaded.
The beautiful giant golden flowerhead of the Elite Sun Sunflower is ideal to use as a border around a garden or even in large containers. This annual blooms its bright yellow flowers all summer long! The Elite Sun is a shorter Sunflower that can grow to be around 3 feet tall. This sunflower is easy to grow and its seeds can be toasted for a delicious snack!
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!
The Marigold Sparky Mix is a French variety that has medium sized flowers with wavy petals that bloom in a mix of gold, orange, red, yellow or bi-colored. This Marigold grows to be 14 inches tall and are long-blooming. The Sparky Mix is recommended for containers, beds & borders, and the pollinator garden. Also, this mix is useful for control of insect pests in the vegetable garden!
The Red Annual Phlox is is a favored variety that produces beautiful bright red blooms that and is easily one of the most beautiful wildflowers around. This variety only grows to be 1' tall, blooming vibrant lipstick-shade red blooms that can grow anywhere.
