Flowers for Drying & Crafts

The Stipa Pony Tails is a popular ornamental grass that blooms from late spring to fall and tolerates most growing conditions well. This grass has a weeping habit and width of 18" inches, making it an excellent container plant. The Stipa Pony Tails tolerates most growing conditions well.

The UFO F1 Gourd is a white saucer-shaped variety with short fingers that looks like it is out of this world, hence its name! Not only will these 8-10 ounce gourds blow you away with its unique looks, but also its flavor. This tasty variety grows on 5 foot vines and will produce a dozen fruits per plant.

Benary's Giant Coral zinnia produces large, fully double warm coral 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.

Gypsy offers up abundant airy flowers on graceful plants with finely-textured foliage. A 2018 AAS Award winner, Gypsy White Improved complements the Pink and Rose varieties we also offer. Ideal for baskets and mixed containers. Excellent filler cut flower for vases and bouquets.

Splitbeard bluestem is a native warm season, perennial bunchgrass. The plants usually begin growth in April and reach a mature height of 2 to 4 feet. The leaves can be glaucous, glabrous, or loosely villous. The leaf sheaths are villous and often purplish in appearance.

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.

Benary's Giant Carmine zinnia produces large, fully double deep carmine-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.

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.

The Ten Commandments Gourd is a unique softball sized variety that comes in a mix of striped, mottled and multicolored that is perfect for decorating. This variety is named for the 5 pairs of protruding prongs that point towards the blossom end. The bright, festive colors will add an autumn look to any home!

The Tall Red Cornflower, also known as the bachelor button, blooms a deep, rosy red hued flowers that makes a perfect cut flower. This plant variety grows to be 36 inches tall and produces its beautiful flowers that have edible petals. The Tall Red is suitable for cutting, beds and borders, flower mixtures, and the pollinator garden.

Ornamental grass that grows in an upright, clumping habit. Fine-textured foliage emerges green, fading to tan. Fluffy, cream-colored flowers emerge in summer. Excellent, non-invasive substitute for Mexican feather grass. Creamy flower heads create soft, windblown movement. Green blades mature to warm tan tones. Non-invasive habit suits borders and water-wise gardens.

The Tall Mix Cornflower makes for a beautiful display of blue, pink, red and white flowers that are attractive as cut or dried flowers. This dazzling mix of colorful bachelor button flowers are drought resistant and is an annual, but will "naturalize" yearly when the seed drops. This variety readily comes back the next year to produce another crop of blue flowers. In warm climates, plant the Tall Mix in summer to early fall for a winter bloom.

The Big Bluestem is a warm season ornamental grass that actively grows during the summer when soil temperatures are warm but is beautiful all year round. This variety is a big plant, getting over six feet tall in most situations! In a landscape, the Big Bluestem can be used as an accent. This ornamental grass has a great fall color in the range of gold and pink.

Hipster White Limonium seeds—often referred to as Sea Lavender, Statice, or Limonium sinuatum—produce a modern, vibrant take on a classic cut-flower favorite that has been grown for centuries around the Mediterranean for its long-lasting blooms and excellent dried-flower qualities. This variety features sturdy stems topped with clouds of papery, bright white calyxes that hold their color exceptionally well, giving arrangements a soft, airy texture both fresh and dried.

Hipster Rose Limonium seeds—often referred to as Sea Lavender, Statice, or Limonium sinuatum—produce a modern, vibrant take on a classic cut-flower favorite that has been grown for centuries around the Mediterranean for its long-lasting blooms and excellent dried-flower qualities. This variety features sturdy stems topped with clouds of papery, light pink calyxes that hold their color exceptionally well, giving arrangements a soft, airy texture both fresh and dried.

The Bushel is gigantic ornamental gourd! Bushel gourds produce gigantic sized gourds that can grow up to 5 feet in diameter, the size of a bushel basket, and can weigh as much as 100 pounds. This gourd variety is excellent for making crafts. Impress your neighbors by growing this gigantic gourd!

Hipster Blue Limonium seeds—often referred to as Sea Lavender, Statice, or Limonium sinuatum—produce a modern, vibrant take on a classic cut-flower favorite that has been grown for centuries around the Mediterranean for its long-lasting blooms and excellent dried-flower qualities. This variety features sturdy stems topped with clouds of papery, lavender-blue calyxes that hold their color exceptionally well, giving arrangements a soft, airy texture both fresh and dried.

Moon Lagoon Eucalyptus, scientifically known as Eucalyptus 'Moon Lagoon,' is a stunning and aromatic Australian native plant that has gained popularity in the horticultural world for its unique foliage and versatile use in floral arrangements. This particular variety of eucalyptus is believed to have originated in Australia, where eucalyptus trees are abundant and have a rich history dating back centuries.

Zinderella Purple zinnia produces distinctive, fully double rich purple blooms with densely packed petals and a rounded, pom-pom-like form. Compact, bushy plants grow about 12–18 inches tall and fit beautifully in beds, containers, and floral arrangements. Blooms begin in midsummer and continue into fall. Grow in full sun and well-drained soil; established plants tolerate heat and dry conditions well.

The vibrant, festive multi-colored and patterned blooms of the Whirligig Zinnia are sure to brighten up any garden or bouquet! These bushy zinnias are the perfect cut flower -- the more you cut, the more that will grow back! The Whirligig thrives in the sun and loves the summer heat. Enjoy these colorful zinnias all summer long!

The Zinnia F1 Hybrid Sunshine Mix produces large, vibrant dahlia-like blooms that will brighten up any garden border or vase! These beautiful, bright flowers contrast well with its dark green foliage. This mix produces roots that are extra tough so that they will stand up to container production so that you can sow early and plant out late spring. Deadhead the faded blooms of the Sunshine Mix regularly to encourage even more blooms.

The Senora Zinnia is a large double blooming flower that produces such a unique lush pink bloom, its hard not to look away! This flowerhead makes the perfect addition to any garden or bouquet. Like most zinnias, the Senora will bring hummingbirds and butterflies to your garden. The Senora thrives in the sun and can be enjoyed summer to frost, year after year!

Cream Kimono is a uniform, dense flower that makes beautiful containers. Cream Kimono Celosia is ideal for extending the season and offers beautiful cut yellowish-white flowers. Kimono series is available in multiple colors that Urban Farmer offers.

Nosento Limegreen Marigold produces unusual 2–3-inch flowers that mature from lime green to pale yellow. Deep-green centers gradually lighten as the blooms age, creating subtle tonal variation for gardens and cutting arrangements. The flowers have very little fragrance, making them useful for fragrance-sensitive designs. This distinctive color adds a fresh, uncommon option to bouquets and borders.

A beautiful flower that can be used for fresh or dry cut-flower arrangements. Beautiful dark green foliage and symmetric buds add structure to mixed bouquets. Combines very well with sunflower cuts. Also known as safflower.

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.

Benary's Giant Bright Pink zinnia produces large, fully double vivid bright-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.

Iceland Poppy seeds are a fantastic choice for gardeners looking to add a burst of vibrant color to their landscape. These hardy, cool-season annuals produce delicate, tissue-paper-like flowers in shades of white, orange, yellow, and red, blooming in the early spring or late winter, depending on the climate. Iceland Poppies thrive in well-drained soil and full sun, and while they’re tolerant of light frost, they prefer cooler temperatures, making them ideal for mild climates or spring gardens.