Edible Flowers

The Early Alaska Pea is an old heirloom that, just like its name suggests, thrives in the colder climates. This variety does great in early spring or short season plantings. The vines are cold hardy and can grow to 30." This pea plant yields 3 1/2” pods filled with 6-7 delicious medium sized peas that are excellent for fresh eating or freezing for later use.

Just like in its name, the Lime Basil produces leaves that are bright green and have a very unique lime scent and flavor. This unusual basil is a very good for a variety for its culinary uses.

Dark Opal basil seeds produce a striking variety of basil known for its deep purple leaves and aromatic qualities. This cultivar has roots in the Mediterranean, where basil has been treasured for centuries for its culinary and medicinal uses. Dark Opal basil's leaves are not only visually stunning but also boast a slightly spicy, clove-like flavor that enhances a wide range of dishes, from salads to pasta.

Sugar Sprint Pea will sprint into the production of delicious peas! This fast maturing, heavy producing pea plant is one of the earliest maturing peas available. This pea variety produces 3" stringless snap peas over a long period. Sugar Sprint is heat tolerant and resistant to powdery mildew.

The Queeny Lime Orange Zinnia is a striking and vibrant addition to any garden, known for its distinctive color scheme and eye-catching appeal. Its large, double blooms feature a mesmerizing blend of lime green and bright orange hues, creating a dazzling display that stands out amidst green foliage or other garden flowers. This zinnia variety thrives in full sunlight and well-drained soil, showcasing its resilience to hot and dry conditions typical of its native habitats.

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.

The Red Burgundy Okra is a deep red variety that produces a tender and delicious pod. This productive burgundy red okra adds a nice crunch, delicious flavor and beautiful color to any soup or stew, especially gumbo!

Catnip is a very fragrant herb that is great for making aromatic teas, as well as giving it to your cats as a treat! This vigorous plant is not only great for playing with a cat, but is also known for having medicinal properties for getting rid of the cold and flu. This seed is certified organic.

The Champion Radish is slow to become pithy. This radish is an excellent cooler weather variety, especially for short season climates. This bright red, crisp, round radish has large tops and is a good choice for early or late plantings. This highly recommended radish is great for eating fresh, in salads or for garnishes.

The Blue Shelling Pea is a Dutch heirloom blue podded pea that has been highly regarded for hundreds of years. This very versatile variety can be picked young and eaten raw as a colorful snow pea pod or left to swell and harvested as a plump pea for cooking. This pea plant produces lovely purple flowers with a faint scent that are also edible and delicious! Traditionally used as a winter dish, Blue Shelling would be soaked overnight and then pan fried with onions and bacon - yum! Give this 6' plant some support.

The Speckled Swan is a beautiful swan shaped gourd. This gourd has a long 12-16" neck that curves and enlarges at the end to resemble a swan. This gourd is ideal for selling at fall markets for decorating or painting once dried!

The Dwarf Grey Sugar Pea is one of our customer favorite peas! Produces an abundance of attractive purple and blue flowers. These flowers are edible, have a light pea flavor and look great on many dishes. The mature peas are very flavorful and is ideal for steaming, stir-frying or eating fresh out of the garden. Dwarf Grey Sugar Pea is suitable for northern and southern regions, as it is tolerant to heat and cold.

Black Spanish Round Radish is a unique black old heirloom that has a nutty and slightly spicy flavor! This black beauty radish is making a comeback! Its firm flesh holds up well in meals. The Black Spanish Round is best grown from late winter to early spring and is a healthy spring vegetable.

Sugar Ann is a 1984 All America Selections winner! This snap pea variety has an edible pod that offers earliness, productivity, and a compact growth habit. Classic AAS winner harvests up to two weeks earlier. Compact eighteen-inch plants need little or no support. Excellent for containers and limited urban spaces.

The Sweet William Dianthus is a spectacular, multi-colored flower that blooms beautiful, bright colors that adds a pop to any garden! This variety will bloom several different colors including white, pink and red. This easy to grow flower and will grow in almost any soil conditions. The Sweet William is a great cut flower to add to bouquets or vases.

Apricot Profusion is a beautiful zinnia with creamy orange petals. A popular variety for greenhouse growers, containers and in the garden. Excellent disease resistance and uniformity. Also does very well in extreme heat and drought tolerant. Compact growth and excellent performance allow it to grow in all climates.

Castilliano Violet Lavender (Lavandula stoechas) is a stunning variety known for its rich, deep violet-blue flowers and aromatic, fragrant foliage. These seeds produce hardy, bushy plants that thrive in full sun and well-drained soil, making them perfect for garden borders, herb beds, or even containers. The striking, long-lasting blooms appear in late spring to early summer, and their sweet scent is ideal for crafting homemade lavender oils, sachets, or adding a fragrant touch to culinary dishes.

The Orange King produces a beautiful and bright large bloom with brilliantly-orange petals that are extremely easy to grow and long-lasting. This variety will be a bright, bold statement in the meadow or garden.

The Emerald Okra is a beautifully bright early maturing okra variety! This okra is an old heirloom variety from the 1950's that was first developed by the Campbell's Soup Company. This variety produces straight okra that keeps its vibrant green color even after being cooked. Emerald Okra is best harvested between 3-4" for the most tender and tasty pods.

Benary's Giant Orange zinnia produces large, fully double fiery orange blooms with densely packed petals. Bushy, upright plants grow about 24–36 inches tall and provide strong stems for bouquets and cutting gardens. Flowers begin in midsummer and continue until frost, adding reliable color to beds and borders. Grow in full sun and well-drained soil; established plants tolerate summer heat well.

Benary's Giant Mix zinnia produces large, fully double blooms in a vibrant blend of red, pink, orange, yellow, white, and other shades. Bushy, upright plants grow about 24–36 inches tall and provide strong stems for bouquets and cutting gardens. Flowers begin in midsummer and continue until frost, adding abundant color to beds and borders. Grow in full sun and well-drained soil; established plants tolerate summer heat well.

The Dwarf Mix Cornflower blooms a beautiful combination of blue, pink, red and white colored blooms that are sure to please! This cornflower makes for a beautiful display of different colored flowers that are very attractive when cut or dried. The Dwarf Mix variety is also a very drought tolerant flower. This variety is an annual but 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 Dward Mix in summer to early fall for a winter bloom.

The Sparkler Radish is a bright scarlet colored radish with a sweet, juicy flesh and snappy flavor. This variety's scarlet skin fades to white on lower 1/3 of its round, to round oval bulb. This radish's medium tops are perfect for both home and market gardens. Sparkler can grow up to 1.5" diameter.

Roxanne is a hybrid radish with uniform bright red color and a beautiful creamy white interior. Roxanne is a great tasting radish with no pithiness or bleeding even at a larger size. This radish stays firm and solid even when oversized, and holds well in the garden.

Dwarf White Sugar peas are a compact, heirloom variety of edible-podded peas prized for their sweet, tender pods and early harvest. Growing to just about 2 to 3 feet tall, they require little to no support, making them ideal for small gardens and containers. These peas produce delicate white flowers followed by flat, crisp pods that can be eaten whole, either raw or cooked.

The Patio Pride Pea is the perfect variety for a container or small garden and it looks stunning among other ornamental combinations. This pea plant produces uniform, sugary sweet pods that are tender when harvested early. This variety is perfect for succession planting, as it yields a consistent harvest over many weeks. You can grow Patio Pride with other cool-season flowers for a gorgeous display right on your patio! This seed is certified organic.

The Mammoth Melting Pea is a snow pea that adds the perfect mouthwatering crunch to any salad! The 5-6 foot tall vines require trellising for support. This variety's large sweet pods thrive in the cooler weather. Add a fresh pop of bright green to any garden or dish with the Mammoth Melting! This seed is certified organic.

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.

Purple Rain Hollyhock is a stunning perennial hollyhock variety known for its tall, stately spikes covered in rich, deep purple single blooms. Reaching heights of 5 to 6 feet, it brings bold vertical interest and dramatic color to cottage gardens, back borders, and sunny fences. This variety thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, with a relatively strong resistance to rust compared to older hollyhock types. Blooming from mid to late summer, Purple Rain attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, making it both a visually striking and ecologically valuable addition to the garden.

Lavandula stoechas ssp. pedunculata, commonly known as Spanish Lavender, French Lavender, or topped Lavender, is a Mediterranean native long cultivated for its aromatic, ornamental, and pollinator-friendly qualities. It is easily recognized by its compact, gray-green foliage and distinctive flower spikes topped with colorful “rabbit ear” bracts, usually in shades of deep purple or violet, which bloom in spring through early summer.

This AAS (All American Selection) Winner Mix is a beautiful zinnia blend with whites, oranges, reds and dark-pinks. A popular variety for greenhouse growers, containers and in the garden. Excellent disease resistance and uniformity. Also does very well in extreme heat and drought tolerant. Compact growth and excellent performance allow it to grow in all climates.