Boneset (Eupatorium perfoliatum) is a native North American herb with a rich history and distinctive characteristics. Historically used by Indigenous peoples for its medicinal properties, Boneset earned its name from its traditional use in treating fevers and musculoskeletal ailments. Originating from the eastern United States, this perennial plant is recognized for its unique features and growing habits. Boneset typically grows to a height of 3 to 4 feet and has a bushy, upright growth habit. Its leaves are opposite and deeply veined, creating a striking appearance. In late summer to early fall, the plant produces clusters of small, white to pale pink flowers that are highly attractive to pollinators such as bees and butterflies. The seeds of Boneset are borne in fluffy, dandelion-like clusters, aiding in wind dispersal. With its historical significance, robust growth, and attractive bloom, Boneset remains a valuable addition to both medicinal gardens and natural landscapes.
Gomphrena Fireworks is a new and unique, stand out species of Gomphrena features beautiful, tall, sturdy 36" to 48" inch stems. Topped with vibrant 1" to 1.5" inch, hot iridescent pink blooms tipped with bright yellow star shaped stamens, they resemble firecrackers! Excellent for a cut flower production crop. This low-maintenance variety tolerates heat and is a favorite for friendly garden pollinators.
Despite its name, the Swamp Asclepias is one of the most vibrant and beautifully colored milkweeds around for the home gardens! This Butterfly Weed's red blooms are beautiful and will attract butterflies and hummingbirds to your garden. This perennial thrives in zones 3-8 and will produces its willowy foliage and cherry-red blooms that can be enjoyed all summer long!
The Emperor's Wave Sedum is a beautiful flowering plant that produces dense, purple-red umbels that are held on dark-stems. The strong, blue-green foliage of this variety is very attractive and succulent. The Emperor's Wave reaches to be 15 inches tall and wide and blooms in August through September. The Emperor's Wave feeds honey bees, butterflies, and is a good cutting flower.
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.
Prairie Blazing Star (Liatris pycnostachya) is a classic North American prairie perennial long valued by Indigenous peoples and early settlers, and today it remains a signature species of tallgrass prairies and restoration plantings. It produces tall, upright spikes crowded with vivid purple, nectar-rich flowers that bloom from the top down, drawing in butterflies, bees, and especially monarchs in late summer. Its narrow, grass-like foliage and sturdy stems create a striking vertical accent in gardens, while its deep-rooted nature provides excellent drought tolerance once established. To grow Prairie Blazing Star successfully, plant seeds in full sun, provide well-drained soil, and allow a natural winter cold stratification or refrigerate seeds before sowing; plants grow slowly at first as they build deep roots but return reliably year after year with increasingly showy blooms.
Baby Blue Eyes Nemophila is a quick growing low carpet blooms that fade from dark blue to sky blue centers and is often seen in the blooming in spring. This variety is an annual that is a profuse bloomer of simple flowers. The Baby Blue Eyes is known to re-seed itself for a display the following spring.
Purple Quartet sports strong stems that support beautiful sprays of sweetly-scented purple flowers. Stock flowers are ideally suited for bouquets but can also be used as a spring bedding plant in some markets. Early to bloom in 13-15 weeks with 55% double flowers. Requires pinching of the first flower bud to force secondary bud development and spray-style flowers. Ht. 22–26". Avg. 15,600 seeds/oz. Packet: 25 seeds.
The Four O'clock Tall Mix is a wonderful combination of beautiful and easy to grow white, crimson, violet, and yellow flowers. This variety is named for its characteristic of blooming tall flowers and giving off a beautiful aroma after 4pm. The Tall Mix will grow great in barrels, tubs, and large pots.
The darkest red amaranth we offer makes it perfect for autumn arrangements. This amaranth is much different from the long droopy caudatus types with more upright and feathery blooms. When plants are young and leaves are tender, the foliage makes a nice edible green.
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.
Firmament Cynoglossum, commonly known as the "Chinese Forget-Me-Not," features charming, star-shaped flowers that typically bloom in shades of blue and white. The delicate blooms are held above rosettes of fuzzy, lance-shaped leaves, creating a soft, inviting appearance in the garden. These flowers have a lovely, subtle fragrance that attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies, making them a favorite among gardeners looking to enhance biodiversity. Firmament Cynoglossum prefers well-drained soil and partial to full sun, thriving in a range of garden settings, including borders and wildflower patches. This perennial plant can spread nicely, forming attractive clumps that add a touch of whimsy to any landscape. With its captivating color and ease of care, Firmament Cynoglossum is a delightful choice for adding beauty and charm to your garden!
Kona Blue ageratum flowers are a stunning addition to gardens and landscapes, known for their vibrant, deep blue blooms that create a striking visual impact. These compact plants typically reach heights of about 5-8 inches, making them ideal for borders, containers, or as ground cover. Their fluffy, pom-pom-like flowers attract butterflies and pollinators, adding life to any garden. Thriving in full sun to partial shade, Kona Blue ageratum is also appreciated for its ability to tolerate a variety of soil conditions, provided there is good drainage. With a long blooming period that extends from summer into fall, these resilient flowers bring a burst of color and charm to outdoor spaces.
Summer Berries is the most vibrant colored yarrow yet! Produces whites, shades of pinks and red colored blooms that last longer than normal. Thrive in any sunny locations and do well in poor dry soils. For splendid fresh and dried arrangements plus long-lasting garden color that bees and butterflies love, grow plenty of Summer Berries!
A beautiful mix of blooms that grows tall. This strawflower will stand out in any flower garden. Beautiful as a cut flower and keeps its brilliant color as it dries. Strawflowers are popular for wedding and personal flowers within your home.
A beautiful cut-flower that has long shelf life once cut. Can also be dried for beautiful floral arrangements. Eryngium is a hardy perennial with long, sturdy stems. Tolerates hot, sunny locations. Plants produce flowers during the second year of growth and in subsequent years. Attracts bees, beneficial flies and wasps. Also known as plains eryngo and flat sea holly.
Gryphon Begonia is a striking foliage plant known for its large, deeply lobed leaves that feature a silvery-green color with dark green margins and veins, creating a bold, tropical look. It typically grows up to 12–18 inches tall and wide, making it ideal for containers, shaded garden beds, or as a houseplant. Gryphon Begonia thrives best in bright, indirect light or partial shade and prefers well-draining soil kept evenly moist but not soggy. For optimal care, avoid direct sun, provide moderate humidity, and feed monthly during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer.
Dalmatian Foxglove offers uniformity, a great habit and early flowering, making it ideal for home and market growers. Blooms from seed the first year and produces beautiful mix of pinks, purples, white, cream and peach. Best when treated as a fall or spring-planted hardy annual, as winter survival is generally poor when treated as a perennial. Seed has been pelleted for ease of sowing.
