Flowers for Drying & Crafts

California Giant Zinnias are a classic heirloom flower variety developed for their impressive size and vibrant color range, including red, pink, orange, yellow, white, and purple blooms. These zinnias produce large, dahlia-like flowers up to 5 inches across on sturdy stems that can reach 3–4 feet tall, making them a standout in garden beds and floral arrangements. Easy to grow and highly productive, they thrive in full sun and well-drained soil, and should be sown directly after the last frost or started indoors 4–6 weeks earlier.

Pastel Mix Limonium seeds—often known as Statice or Sea Lavender and botanically classified as Limonium sinuatum—produce a timeless cut-flower blend with roots in the Mediterranean, where the species has been grown for centuries for its durable, papery blooms valued in both fresh and dried arrangements. This mix features soft shades of pink, lavender, cream, peach, and pale yellow, each held on sturdy, branching stems above low rosettes of wavy foliage, creating airy, long-lasting color in the garden.

S. and Canadian prairies, historically thriving in moist meadows and open grasslands and long recognized for its exceptional value to monarch butterflies, which flock to its nectar-rich blooms during migration. It produces tall, airy stems topped with loose spikes of vibrant, feathery purple flowers, each with elongated styles that give the blossoms a delicate, wispy appearance. The plant’s narrow leaves form an attractive upright clump, and its blooms appear later in the season, providing important late-summer nectar.

The Magic Fountains Delphinium is tall and compact that stands without any staking and produces bushy, bright flowers that make it excellent for cutting. This variety offers good performance and unusual, dramatic effect as a bedding plant.

, historically thriving in dry prairies, foothills, and rangelands where its exceptionally deep root system—often reaching several feet down—helped it endure drought and grazing. This species is known for its compact stature and dense spikes of bright purple, “dotted” flower clusters spaced neatly along the stem, each rich in nectar and highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and especially migrating monarchs.

The Canary Bird Zinnia is a very attractive bright yellow variety that blooms large, brilliantly-yellow petals that make a bold statement. This variety is extremely easy to grow and long-lasting. The annual Canary Bird will brighten up any meadow or garden.

Dwarf Blazing Star (Liatris cylindracea) is a petite, drought-hardy species native to the dry prairies, glades, and rocky outcrops of the central and eastern United States, where its deep taproot allowed it to persist through challenging conditions. Unlike the taller prairie Liatris types, L. cylindracea stays low and compact, often producing short, sturdy flower spikes lined with cylindrical clusters of vivid purple blooms that open from the top down and draw in bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.

The Wampum corn is an earlier version of a Carousel type of ornamental corn with ears that are 4-5 in. long and 1.25 in. diameter. This variety's colors may include many shades of yellow, gold, white, pink, red, blue, black, and purple. There is lots of color variation on a single ear. The Wampum's husk color is both maroon and white, resembling a Carousel and Mini Indian, but matures 2 weeks earlier.

Benary's Giant Wine zinnia produces large, fully double deep wine-red 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.

The Poppy Formula Mix is a beautiful blend of bright, multicolored blooms that will grow all throughout the United States. This mix grows well in hot or cold regions (annual) and is easy to establish. Its foliage is beautiful and its flowers close at night and open in the morning.

, historically found in dry prairies, limestone glades, and open rangelands where its deep roots helped it thrive in harsh, exposed conditions. It earns its name from its showy, bottlebrush-like flower spikes, packed with feathery purple blooms that open from the top downward and draw heavy attention from butterflies, bees, and other pollinators. The plant forms a tidy clump of narrow, grass-like leaves and produces upright stems that remain elegant even in lean, rocky soils.

Benary's Giant White zinnia produces large, fully double clean white 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.

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.

Benary's Giant Scarlet zinnia produces large, fully double brilliant scarlet-red 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.

The Gayfeather Liatris is an excellent variety at attracting butterflies, bees and hummingbirds and matures to 4' in wet to mesic soil conditions. Like many Liatris species, when it begins to bloom it starts at the top and works its way down. This is an excellent Liatris species to plant in wet-medium prairies and perennial gardens and it makes to be a perfect cut flower.

Benary's Giant Salmon zinnia produces large, fully double warm salmon-pink 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 Purple zinnia produces large, fully double deep purple 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.

Dakota Black Popcorn produces glossy, deep purple-black kernels arranged in well-filled ears. The ornamental ears make striking fall decorations and deliver excellent flavor when popped. Sturdy plants grow about 6–7 feet tall and typically produce one ear per stalk. Bred by Prairie Road Organic Farm in North Dakota, this adaptable variety performs across many climates. Allow ears to dry fully, then finish curing indoors for the best popping quality.

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.

The Buffalo Grass is a warm-season grass that is the predominant component of the shortgrass prairies of the Great Plains. Once established, it is extremely drought tolerant and tough. It can be used as a xeriscape lawn grass for water conservation, and it is a common component in range mixtures. White Tailed Deer, Bison and Prairie Dogs utilize it for forage, and it is a larval host for the Green Skipper. Plants are stoloniferous and can invade flower beds if an edging or barrier is not used.

The Tall White Cornflower produces an abundance of beautiful, pure white bachelor button flowers that have edible petals. This plant variety grows to be 36 inches tall and is suitable for cutting, beds and borders, flower mixtures, and the pollinator garden.

The Piper Sudangrass is a great catch crop for excess nitrogen that produces heavy amounts of organic matter and suppresses weeds. This grass grows quickly at heights up to 7 feet. The Piper Sudangrass is great for livestock forage, but should be grazed only when mature and never after a frost as it turns toxic.

A large clump of brown panicles, which hang from striking upright stems, rise up from a non-spreading clump of fine-textured blades. Very similar to pampas grass, this hardy, long-lived, evergreen specimen will remain attractive all winter long. A strong growing plant that can be a focal point for a sunny location in your garden.

Benary's Giant Lilac zinnia produces large, fully double soft lilac 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.

The Tall Pink Cornflower blooms a beautiful array of medium pink bachelor buttons with edible petals that are very attractive when cut or dried. This cornflower variety will grow to be 36 inches tall. The Tall Pink Cornflower is suitable for cutting, beds and borders, flower mixtures, and the pollinator garden.

The Pearl Millet is a very tall grass that can reach to be 15 feet tall that is used as a multiple cut forage grass and green manure. This grass is high in protein, digestible and free of prussic acid. The Pearl Millet is perfect used for hay, pasture and silage for feeding cattle, horses, goats and other livestock. The Pearl Millet is also a very good green manure that is well adapted to low soil moisture, low fertility and high temperatures.

Beautiful textural element for fresh and dried bouquets. This grass is easy to grow. A vigorous wheat/rye cross. Wheat-rye heritage produces elegant silver-tipped seed heads. Tall stems add rustic texture to garden plots. Harvest green for fresh arrangements or fully mature. Excellent for dried bouquets and seasonal décor.

The Park's Black Peony Poppy is an unique midnight black to deep dark maroon poppy that produces ruffled peony-like blooms! These incredible flowers will reach to be 4 feet tall and begin to bloom in early summer. The beautiful seedpods can be used dried in different arrangements. Park's Black Peony Poppy thrives in cool and dry climates as they do not do well in humid regions.

Benary's Giant Golden Yellow zinnia produces large, fully double golden-yellow 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.

Slender Reed Mace 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. Upright leaves create crisp waterside structure. Less-spreading growth helps maintain intentional designs. Ideal for pond margins and large aquatic containers.

Benary's Giant Deep Red zinnia produces large, fully double rich deep-red 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.