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.
We knew this sunflower was something special the moment it opened in our trial beds. Just Crazy lives up to its name, with bold, ruffled petals flying in every direction and a look you don’t see every day. It’s the kind of flower that makes people stop, stare, and ask where you found it—feel free to send them our way. We’re always searching for sunflowers that break the mold, and this one is pure conversation fuel. Branching plants keep the color coming with an extended bloom window, forming a vibrant mass of orange at peak display. Expect plants to stand about 4–5 feet tall and start flowering in 55–60 days. The pollen-free blooms still offer plenty of nectar, making them a welcome stop for pollinators.
Starburst Lemon Éclair sunflower has a rich chocolate center with bursting lemon petals. It matures early and is one of the first to cut. Narrow plantings encourage plants with a dominant center flower that is perfect for cutting. Give it space and Lemon Éclair will develop branches bearing smaller flowers.
Lemon Pixie is a dwarf sunflower with beautiful light lemon petals! Lemon Pixie is a very compact branching mini that is loaded with lemon flowers creating a carpet of bright color. It’s perfect for pots or in border plantings maintaining a round bushy appearance throughout flowering. Ht. 12-24". Avg. 1,200 seeds/oz. Packet: 50 seeds.
Purple Love Grass grows low to the ground in dense tufts, 8-18" tall. In late summer the fine-textured, stiff inflorescence appears like reddish-purple clouds hovering at ground level. Eventually this inflorescence breaks off and floats around like a tumbleweed.
Starburst™ Panache produces very intense orange flowers with semi-double petals. It is loaded with flowers due to its branching habit. Try mixing Panache with ProCut Orange or BiColor to enjoy a very unique type of sunflower bouquet. Ht. 48-72". Avg. 620 seeds/oz.
Now with Downy Mildew Resistance (DMR). Greenburst DMR has a yellow golden semi-double flower bursting around a green center. Provides a similar look to Gerberas, but of course, they have much longer stems. Flowers are profuse on branching plants. Give Greenburst DMR ample spacing and it branches abundantly over a long period. Is an excellent cutflower and blends well with other sunflowers. Pollen-less. Ht. 48-72". Avg. 620 seeds/oz. Packet: 25 seeds. NOTE: Downy mildew in sunflowers can still survive in infected soils. Cool and wet soils tend to have more issues with DM. Symptoms include damping-off, stunted plants, yellowing leaves, and the presence of downy, white mildew on the undersides of the leaves.
Beautiful pink bell-shaped blossoms on bright green foliage. 12-18" stems add movement and interest to arrangements. If cut back regularly these flowers will bloom continuously. A 5-7 day vase life once cut so these do best in casual bouquets or home cutting gardens. Also a favorite for hummingbirds in pollinator gardens. Also known as flowering tobacco.
The Irish Eyes Sunflower makes for a great addition to any garden, patio container or bouquet with its bright golden petals and green center. This sunflower is easy to grow and thrives in full sun. This sunflower is on the shorter side, reaching 2-3 feet tall, which makes it perfect for patio containers! The Irish Eyes blooms all summer long and its seeds are wonderful toasted for a delicious snack!
Early Hybrids, aka. Japanese Silver Grass, is a beautiful ornamental grass that makes a dramatic addition to any garden area. It features green foliage and silvery plumes, and it can reach 7' tall and 3' wide.
The Star Chaser F1 Sunflower is the ultimate classic tall, bright green faced and sunny-yellow petaled sunflower variety! This 8 foot variety is the perfect choice for planting along fences. The pollen-less sunflower is not quite big enough to be a giant variety, but it has the benefit of not shedding pollen in your house as a cut flower.
Vibrant orange flower that brightens up any garden. Siberian wallflower grows up to 18" tall with a lovely scent that attracts butterflies. Acts as a perennial in Southern climates. Excellent as a cut flower, dried arrangements and potpourri.
The Starburst F1 Sunflower is a full-faced, classic brown headed yellow variety that is perfect for any summer garden or windowsill. This 7-6 foot tall beauty is a pollen-less hybrid with long yellow petals that have a touch of orange at the base. This sunflower matures in just 75 days and produces large 9-10 inch long heads.
A stiff upright gray-green canes, large inflorescence tan to bronze to silver, wet soil, sun to partial sun. Grows to a height of about 4'.
The Monarch's Velvet Pontentilla produces strikingly beautiful dark-red blossoms that are a perfect addition to any home garden. This variety is a great flowering plant for gardens and borders.
Carex comosa is a large tufted wetland sedge. The narrow leaves are lime green and shiny. In late spring triangular culms rise above the foliage to 5’ bearing large chartreuse bottlebrush shaped spikes. Attractive warm brown seed spikes follow. This bold sedge flourishes in sun or part sun in damp or wet sites. Plants prosper in difficult wet mucky soils or even in shallow water.
Red Lemon BiColor is a beautiful sunflower with lemon petals that blend into a red center. This is a unique blend that hasn't been replicated. The red color on the petals diffuses over the lemon base giving a soft almost pinkish color to the flower as it opens.
The soft, golden cushion-like blooms of the Teddy Bear Sunflower make for wonderful cut flowers that will brighten up any home! These smaller sunflowers are ideal to use as a border around larger flowers or in a patio container. Enjoy the Teddy Bear's blooms during the spring and into the summer! Popular among kids, this sun-loving annual sunflower is easy to grow.
