Iron Marine stock offers dependable, florist-grade quality in an early, single-stem (column-type) series bred for uniform, one-cut harvests. True to its name, it produces strong, straight, and rigid stems that hold up well through production and handling. The Iron series has shown excellent performance in spring, early summer, and fall plantings, with the ability to achieve up to 55% double flowers without selection, or fully selectable for doubles. Dense, closely set florets form compact 1½–2 inch blooms in soft blush to rose pink, creating a full, refined look. This variety produces only one flowering stem per plant, and pinching is not recommended, as it will stop flowering.
Dotted Blazing Star (Liatris punctata) is a hardy native perennial of the Great Plains and central U.S., 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. Its narrow, grass-like leaves form a tidy clump, and the plant’s rugged nature makes it well suited to xeriscapes, wildflower gardens, and restoration projects. To grow Dotted Blazing Star, sow seeds in full sun and well-drained, even rocky or sandy soil, allowing for natural winter stratification or chilling seeds before planting; once established, it is long-lived, low-maintenance, and reliably blooms each late summer with vibrant color.
The chocolatey brown and honey gold petals of the Shock-o-lat adds rich "shocking" shades to any bouquet, as this sunflower makes for a great cut flower! It is suitable for fresh and dried arrangements. This sunflower blooms in the summer and can reach up to 6 feet tall, so it might need staking to hold up its big heavy blooms. The Shock-o-lat is easy to grow and perfect for attracting birds away from other plants in the garden.
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.
Polar Star Hollyhock (Alcea rosea 'Polarstar') is an elegant, tall perennial known for its large, pure white, single blooms that bring a luminous, refreshing presence to garden landscapes. Part of the "Spotlight Series," this variety combines the traditional charm of hollyhocks with improved vigor and disease resistance, especially against rust. Growing up to 5 to 6 feet tall, Polar Star makes a stunning backdrop in borders or cottage gardens, thriving in full sun and well-drained soil. Its striking white flowers not only provide a beautiful contrast to darker blooms but also attract pollinators like bees and butterflies, enhancing both visual appeal and garden health.
Blueberry Cheesecake mix is composed of white, purple and lavender zinnia varieties. This mixture produces beautiful blooms of semi-double to double flowers on each stem. Zinnias are a perfect choice for any cut flower grower and even attract butterflies to your garden. Large, colorful blooms lend cheer and texture to bouquets and floral arrangements. Spread at 19 lbs per acre or 7 ounces per 1,000 sq.ft.
A magnet for bees and butterflies, this standout perennial brings bold color and unforgettable texture to bouquets, borders, and feature beds. Its oversized, metallic-blue blooms shimmer in the sunlight, creating a striking display that catches the eye from across the garden. Tough and dependable, it thrives with minimal care, standing strong through heat and dry spells. Adaptable to a wide range of soils—including sandy ground—this long-lasting beauty delivers season after season with little effort. Blue color of plant may vary depending on soil types.
Zinderella Peach zinnias are a charming and distinctive variety renowned for their soft, pastel blooms and robust performance. Originating from innovative breeding programs aimed at expanding the zinnia color palette, Zinderella Peach was developed to offer a unique and elegant peach hue. The flowers are large and fully double, featuring a delicate peach color that adds a subtle, warm glow to gardens and floral arrangements. Each bloom is characterized by its densely packed, ruffled petals, creating a plush, rounded appearance that enhances its visual appeal. Zinderella Peach zinnias typically grow to a height of 12 to 18 inches and have a compact, bushy growth habit, making them well-suited for garden beds, containers, and borders. They begin blooming in mid-summer and continue to produce their beautiful peach-colored flowers until the first frost. These zinnias thrive in well-drained soil and full sun, demonstrating resilience to heat and common pests. With their soft peach color, impressive bloom size, and extended blooming period, Zinderella Peach zinnias add a touch of elegance and charm to any garden or floral display.
Mars Magic Hollyhock (Alcea rosea 'Mars Magic') is a vibrant, tall perennial prized for its rich, bright red, saucer-shaped flowers that bloom on sturdy, upright spikes throughout the summer. A member of the "Spotlight Series," this variety is known for its strong, single blooms and improved resistance to rust, making it a more resilient choice for cottage gardens and mixed borders. Reaching heights of 5 to 6 feet, Mars Magic adds bold vertical interest and color, thriving in full sun and well-drained soil. Its nectar-rich flowers attract pollinators like bees and butterflies, making it as beneficial as it is beautiful.
Purple Rain Hollyhock (Alcea rosea 'Purpurkerze', often marketed as 'Purple Rain') 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.
Creeping thyme, also known as Thymus serpyllum, is a low-growing, aromatic herb with a long history of use in gardens and culinary applications. Native to Europe and Asia, creeping thyme has been valued since ancient times for its medicinal properties and culinary versatility. This perennial herb is characterized by its tiny, evergreen leaves and dense, mat-forming growth habit, which makes it an excellent choice for ground cover or between stepping stones in herb gardens. Creeping thyme typically features small, delicate pink or purple flowers that bloom in summer, adding a touch of color to its lush green foliage.The plants are known for their resilience and ability to thrive in well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. With its pleasant fragrance, low-maintenance growth, and ability to attract pollinators, creeping thyme is a valuable addition to both ornamental and functional garden spaces.
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 easy to grow Earthwalker Sunflower adds a beautiful warm pop of burnt orange, coppery brown and rusty red to any garden or bouquet! This sunflower has multiple side branches and can grow up to 6 feet tall. The Earthwalker is a sun-loving annual that is ideal for most soil types. Enjoy the beautiful blooms all summer long and into early fall!
Meadow Blazing Star (Liatris ligulistylis) is a beloved native perennial of the northern U.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. To grow Meadow Blazing Star successfully, plant seeds in full sun and moist, well-drained soil, allowing for natural winter stratification or chilling seeds before sowing; though slow to establish as it builds a deep root system, it becomes a durable, eye-catching pollinator magnet that returns more robustly each year.
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. The plant features narrow, lance-shaped leaves that form a basal clump and become smaller up the stem, giving it a clean, upright habit perfect for naturalistic plantings. To grow Button Blazing Star, sow seeds in full sun and well-drained soil, allowing them to undergo natural winter stratification or refrigerate them before planting; once established, it is drought-tolerant, long-lived, and reliably returns each summer with more vibrant blooms.
Iron Blue stock offers dependable, florist-grade quality in an early, single-stem (column-type) series bred for uniform, one-cut harvests. True to its name, it produces strong, straight, and rigid stems that hold up well through production and handling. The Iron series has shown excellent performance in spring, early summer, and fall plantings, with the ability to achieve up to 55% double flowers without selection, or fully selectable for doubles. Dense, closely set florets form compact 1½–2 inch blooms in soft blush to rose pink, creating a full, refined look. This variety produces only one flowering stem per plant, and pinching is not recommended, as it will stop flowering.
This outstanding seed-grown Sedum spectabile offers the strong garden performance usually associated with vegetative varieties. Plants are sturdy, full, and naturally compact, forming neat mounds that hold their shape without flopping—making them ideal for borders, beds, or containers. With excellent vigor and consistent growth in both height and spread, it also blooms a bit earlier than many comparable varieties. Soft pink flower clusters rise above attractive light green foliage, creating a dependable perennial that adds long-lasting color and structure to the garden.
QIS Red Gomphrena ia highly productive accent flower that is excellent for fresh bouquets or dried arrangements. Produces 1-2" blooms in vibrant red color. The QIS (Quality in Seed) Series is a florist favorite for its consistent production in quality, length, and uniformity. Also known as globe amaranth and common globe amaranth.
Iron Rose Pink stock offers dependable, florist-grade quality in an early, single-stem (column-type) series bred for uniform, one-cut harvests. True to its name, it produces strong, straight, and rigid stems that hold up well through production and handling. The Iron series has shown excellent performance in spring, early summer, and fall plantings, with the ability to achieve up to 55% double flowers without selection, or fully selectable for doubles. Dense, closely set florets form compact 1½–2 inch blooms in soft blush to rose pink, creating a full, refined look. This variety produces only one flowering stem per plant, and pinching is not recommended, as it will stop flowering.
Iron Cherry Blossom stock offers dependable, florist-grade quality in an early, single-stem (column-type) series bred for uniform, one-cut harvests. True to its name, it produces strong, straight, and rigid stems that hold up well through production and handling. The Iron series has shown excellent performance in spring, early summer, and fall plantings, with the ability to achieve up to 55% double flowers without selection, or fully selectable for doubles. Dense, closely set florets form compact 1½–2 inch blooms in soft blush to rose pink, creating a full, refined look. This variety produces only one flowering stem per plant, and pinching is not recommended, as it will stop flowering.
Hirtella Asclepias, more commonly known as Hirtella Milkweed or sometimes grouped under Asclepias hirtella and Tall Green Milkweed, is a native prairie species historically found across the central United States in moist to moderately dry meadows, savannas, and open grasslands. It is recognized for its tall, slender stems topped with rounded clusters of pale green to yellow-green flowers that attract a wide variety of pollinators, including bees, butterflies, and monarch caterpillars. The narrow, grass-like leaves give it a delicate, airy appearance, making it an elegant addition to naturalistic plantings. To grow Hirtella Milkweed successfully, plant seeds in full sun with well-drained to moderately moist soil and allow them to undergo natural winter stratification—or refrigerate them prior to sowing. Once established, it becomes a hardy, long-lived perennial that offers both ecological value and subtle ornamental beauty.
Bottlebrush Blazing Star (Liatris mucronata, though sometimes confused with or grouped alongside Liatris cylindracea in the trade) is a drought-tolerant native of the central and southern U.S., 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. To grow Bottlebrush Blazing Star, sow seeds in full sun with well-drained soil, allowing natural winter stratification—or refrigerating seeds—to ensure good germination; although slow to establish, it becomes a durable, low-maintenance perennial that rewards gardeners with vivid late-summer color and excellent wildlife value.
Sunshine Hollyhock (Alcea rosea 'Sunshine') is a cheerful and radiant perennial known for its bright, buttery yellow single blooms that bring warmth and light to garden spaces. As part of the "Spotlight Series," it features sturdy, upright stems that can grow 5 to 6 feet tall, making it an excellent choice for the back of borders, along fences, or in cottage-style gardens. Blooming from mid to late summer, Sunshine Hollyhock thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, and it offers improved resistance to rust compared to older varieties. Its vibrant flowers attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, adding both color and ecological value to the landscape.
A large reed-like plant with long dark green stems that produce male and female flowers. Flowers are dark brown and can sometimes appear almost black. Individual flowers are almost microscopic and can number anywhere from 50 to over 500 flowers per stem.
Western Sand Milkweed (Asclepias arenaria), also known as Sandhill Milkweed or Dwarf Milkweed, is a hardy, drought-tolerant species native to the sandy plains and prairies of the central and southwestern United States, where it has long supported pollinators and played a role in Indigenous plant knowledge. This milkweed forms upright stems with soft, velvety, blue-green leaves and produces clusters of pale greenish-white flowers that are highly attractive to monarchs, bees, and other beneficial insects. Adapted to arid, shifting soils, it thrives in full sun, well-drained sandy or loamy ground, and low-water conditions, making it ideal for xeriscapes and native plant gardens. For best results, stratify seeds before sowing, plant them shallowly, and avoid overwatering—Western Sand Milkweed prefers lean soils and rewards minimal care with strong growth and prolific blooms.
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.
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. Its narrow, grass-like leaves form a tidy basal clump, giving it a clean, architectural look ideal for small gardens or rocky sites. To grow Dwarf Blazing Star successfully, plant seeds in full sun and sharply drained soil, and allow for natural winter stratification or chill the seeds before sowing; though slow to establish, it becomes a tough, long-lived perennial that rewards gardeners with dependable, eye-catching late-summer color.
Radiant Rose Hollyhock (Alcea rosea 'Radiant Rose') is a vibrant and eye-catching perennial celebrated for its large, single, rose-pink blooms that brighten garden borders with a cheerful pop of color. Part of the refined "Spotlight Series," this variety features strong, upright stems that can reach 5 to 6 feet tall, making it ideal for adding vertical interest to cottage-style or traditional garden settings. Blooming from mid to late summer, Radiant Rose performs best in full sun and well-drained soil, with improved resistance to rust and other common hollyhock diseases. Its nectar-rich flowers attract butterflies and bees, enhancing both beauty and biodiversity in the landscape.
The Salmon Maverick Geranium is a more vigorous, hybrid plant that produces bigger 5-6" flower heads that are a stunning salmon color! This variety is the best Geranium to grow from seed in 4-6" containers. It's is excellent for high density growing and takes 13 weeks to be ready from seed. The Maverick's garden performance is superior to other varieties, with well-branched plants, 16 to 18" tall.
Asclepias incarnata ‘Ice Ballet’, often called White Swamp Milkweed, is a selected form of the native Swamp Milkweed long found along wetlands, marsh edges, and moist prairies across North America, where it has served for generations as an essential host plant for monarch caterpillars. This cultivar stands out for its showy clusters of pure white, vanilla-scented flowers that bloom in midsummer, contrasting beautifully with its upright stems and narrow, deep-green leaves. Like the species, it thrives in full sun and prefers consistently moist soils—though it will tolerate average garden moisture once established—and it attracts a wide range of pollinators. To grow ‘Ice Ballet’, sow seeds in full sun and moist, fertile, well-drained soil, giving them natural winter stratification or refrigerating them before planting; over time, it forms a robust, long-lived clump that returns each season with elegant, pollinator-rich blooms.
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.
Dichelachne crinita, commonly known as the longhair plume grass, is a type of grass found in Australia, New Zealand and islands off the Pacific Ocean. It is often seen on sandy soils near the sea as well as woodlands. The flowering panicles are open and feathery at maturity.
Raspberry Wing Cool Wave is a fast growing, long lasting trailing pansy for Spring and Autumn. Yellow petals with dark maroon colored tips. Offers better branching and a more mounding habit that matches the newest varieties in the series. Avg. 24,415 seeds/oz. Packet: 10 seeds.
Violet Wing Cool Wave is a fast growing, long lasting trailing pansy for Spring and Autumn. Yellow centers, with white petals that have dark violet tips. Avg. 24,415 seeds/oz. Packet: 10 seeds.
Snowy Wood Rush is a slowly spreading evergreen perennial with fairly dense clusters of shimmering white flower spikes in early and mid-summer. The plant forms a loose clump of narrow, rich, green leaves, 12" long with edges of fine hairs.
Deep Blue with Blotch offers dark bluish-purple petals with dark blotch centers. This variety is great for container growing. Spring Grandio is specifically bred pansy for early spring production! This variety blooms early and offers more daylength neutrality. Also offers plant uniformity and matched bloom time. We offer many Spring Grandio colors and three mixes. Ht. 6–8". Avg. 17,000 seeds/oz. Packet: 50 seeds.
