This is an excellent okra plant for tight spaces. French Quarter Red does well in containers and smaller gardens. Produces attractive, compact plants that only reach 24-30 inches tall. Yields 3-5 pods at a time when harvested regularly. Harvest pods at 3-4" in size and use for grilling, stir-fry or jambalaya.
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.
Candle Fire okra seeds produce a striking heirloom-style okra grown for its vivid red pods and strong garden performance, combining ornamental appeal with excellent culinary quality. Candle Fire is believed to descend from traditional African and Southern U.S. okra lines valued for color and heat tolerance. The plants grow upright and vigorous, reaching 4–6 feet tall, with green foliage accented by red veins and stems, and produce slender, deep red pods that turn green when cooked while remaining tender at harvest size. Candle Fire okra thrives in hot weather and full sun, preferring fertile, well-drained soil and consistent moisture. Sow seeds directly after soil has thoroughly warmed, soak seeds before planting to improve germination, and harvest pods young and frequently to encourage continuous production.
The long narrow petals of the Chim Chiminee Rudbeckia give off beautiful fall shades of bronze, gold, red and burnt orange. This variety is perfect for any garden or vase as it is an outstanding cut flower! The easy to care for perennial will self-sow freely and thrives in the sun. The Chim Chiminee will not only add color to your garden, but will also bring in butterflies and hummingbirds. Remove faded blossoms regularly to increase flower time.
Produces strong bronze-colored plumes that are beautiful in floral arrangements. 3–6" pendulous heads.
The Autumns Touch Amaranthus' beautiful orange and yellow flowers will appear over a long, late season. This variety also sports beautiful bright pistachio colored leaves with dark bronze tips. The Autumns Touch makes to be a beautiful bordering plant.
Penhill Watermelon 'Dinnerplate' dahlias produce huge, informal decorative blooms in soft shades of watermelon pink, peach, and blush with beautifully ruffled, slightly twisted petals that give each flower a loose, romantic look. The large blooms, often reaching 8–10 inches across, sit atop tall, sturdy plants that typically grow 4–5 feet high, making them perfect for cutting gardens and dramatic landscape displays. Flowering from midsummer until frost, this variety is prized for its unique coloring and airy texture, adding warmth, movement, and a touch of vintage charm to bouquets and garden beds alike.
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 Mesa Peach Blanket Flower is a delightful addition to any garden, renowned for its soft and inviting colors. Its large, daisy-like flowers bloom in a gentle blend of peachy-orange hues, with hints of yellow at the base of the petals, reminiscent of a warm desert sunrise. This Gaillardia variety flourishes in full sunlight and well-drained soil, showcasing its resilience to heat and drought, typical of its southwestern origins. Its compact, bushy growth habit makes it ideal for borders, rock gardens, or containers, where it brings a splash of soft color and a touch of elegance. The Mesa Peach Blanket Flower not only provides visual appeal but also attracts beneficial pollinators, making it a cherished choice for both seasoned gardeners and landscape enthusiasts seeking beauty and biodiversity.
Striking, bi-colored tassels in lime green and raspberry-rose cascade like braided ropes, giving this heirloom amaranth a bold, eye-catching presence. A favorite for direct sowing, it offers both trailing and upright forms that bring movement and texture designers love. Pinch plants at 9 inches to encourage multiple stems and fuller growth. Fast to develop in the heat of summer, its multi-hued blooms make dramatic additions to large bouquets. In the garden, it pairs beautifully with tall, airy companions like cleome, adding depth and visual interest to borders and cutting beds alike.
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.
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.
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.
Trailing amaranth features vivid, cascading tassels in a striking lime green, bringing bold texture and movement to any arrangement. Its long, flowing flower tails drape elegantly from tall plants reaching 4–5 feet, creating a dramatic visual effect both in the garden and in the vase. Ideal for fresh or dried use, this ornamental variety shines in bouquets and pairs beautifully with other amaranths. Planted in rows, it also forms a lush, eye-catching backdrop for smaller blooms, adding depth and dimension to your garden design.
Lemon Cool Wave is a fast growing, long lasting trailing pansy for Spring and Autumn. Clear, buttery lemon blooms show some genetic dark and light shading. Ht. 6–8". Avg. 24,415 seeds/oz. Packet: 10 seeds.
Blush Pink Diamond offers superb garden performance in spring and autumn with its high uniformity in plant habit. The Diamond is an early series, blooming simultaneously on main and lateral stems with flower size of 1.5 inches in diameter. Diamond Blush Pink has a unique look as its flowers open white, then change to pink and ultimately mature to rose. Ht. 6-10". Avg. 32,500 seeds/oz. Packet: 50 seeds.
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.
Also know as Bush Bluestem, this perennial grass is a tufting, sturdy, warm-season grass that will grow up to 4'. The foliage has a reddish tint. Interesting, beard-like flowers appear in fall. This plant prefers moist to damp sites and is not drought tolerant.
