Joe Pye Weed (Eutrochium maculatum), also known as Spotted Joe Pye Weed, is a distinctive perennial native to North America's moist meadows and woodlands. Named after Joe Pye, a Native American herbalist, this plant has a rich history in traditional medicine. It is recognized for its tall, elegant growth, typically reaching heights of 4 to 6 feet, and its unique spotted stems that give it its common name. The plant features large, lance-shaped leaves with prominent white spots or speckles along the stem. In mid to late summer, Eutrochium maculatum produces dense, rounded clusters of small, pinkish-purple flowers that attract a wide range of pollinators, including butterflies and bees. The seeds, which are lightweight and tufted, facilitate wind dispersal. Joe Pye Weed thrives in moist, well-drained soils and is valued for its ability to add height and texture to garden beds and naturalized areas. With its striking appearance, vibrant blooms, and ecological benefits, Joe Pye Weed is a cherished addition to both cultivated gardens and native plant landscapes.
The Wild Bergamot Monarda is the best bee balm for dry locations and produces beautiful violet blooms that have a wonderful scent! This variety has great mid-summer blooms, later than any other Monardas. The Wild Bergamot will attract a large amount of butterflies, bees and hummingbirds!
The beautiful giant golden flowerhead of the Elite Sun Sunflower is ideal to use as a border around a garden or even in large containers. This annual blooms its bright yellow flowers all summer long! The Elite Sun is a shorter Sunflower that can grow to be around 3 feet tall. This sunflower is easy to grow and its seeds can be toasted for a delicious snack!
The Tall Mix Morning Glory is a combination of beautifully colored morning glories with heart shaped leaves and fuzzy vines that are super easy to grow! The Morning Glory is one of the most popular flowering vines and this variety produces a profusion of 4" inch, trumpet shaped flowers of indigo blue, maroon and white. These tall vines can grow up to 10+ feet tall! This mix blooms during the early morning hours and closes once the afternoon sun reaches them. The Tall Mix is attractive to hummingbirds and butterflies and also easily self-seeds.
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.
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.
An excellent cut flower for home gardens and market growers. Blue Horizon has nice long stems and multi-branching habit making it ideal for farmers’ market and roadside sales.
Key Lime Pie blend is composed of white and lime green 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.
The Alaska Nasturtium is a beautiful golden yellow to orange variety that looks great in patio containers and hanging baskets! you are able to plant 3 to a 10" inch basket! The Alaska produces 100% variegated foliage.
The Pampas is a beautiful and large ornamental grass that will grow its long, silky plumes in the late summer so it can be enjoyed all throughout fall. This variety can grow to be 6 to 12' feet tall!
The Scarlet Maverick Geranium is a hybrid with a more vigorous plant that produces wonderful scarlet blooms with bigger 5-6" flower heads! The Maverick 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 Scarlet Maverick's garden performance is superior to other varieties, with well-branched plants that grow to be 16 to 18" tall.
Rainbow Fiesta Okra is such a fun okra to grow! This festive, beautifully colored blend consists of red, orange, white, and green okra varieties. The Rainbow Okra is a colorful addition to the dinner table.
The Crackerjack Marigold is a festive flowing plant that produces huge, bushy blooms of carnation-like flowers on tall stems. This variety blooms yellow, gold and orange that adds a beautiful pop of color to any garden!
Chief produces 2-7" a mixture of vibrant colored blooms that are very well suited to production of cut flowers. Does great in high heat temperatures of greenhouses. Dense plantings of Chief produce strong stems and high quality cut flowers. Also known as cockscomb and crested cock's comb.
Griffitti is a favorite among cut-flower growers for adding light, airy texture to mixed bouquets and arrangements. It produces masses of small 2–2½" yellow blooms on fine, wiry stems, complemented by eye-catching chartreuse foliage for extra contrast. This hardy annual can be sown early and handles cool temperatures well. Naturally branching plants don’t require pinching and are easy to grow. An excellent, low-effort alternative to eucalyptus for fresh or dried designs.
Blue Fescue ornamental grass seeds come from Festuca glauca, a species native to the dry, rocky regions of Europe, especially France and the Alps, where it naturally developed its distinctive silvery-blue foliage as an adaptation to sun and drought. Over time, it became a popular ornamental choice in gardens for its compact, tidy mounding habit—usually 8–12 inches tall—and its fine, needle-like blades that maintain their blue coloration year-round in many climates. Known for being low-maintenance, drought-tolerant, and excellent in borders, rock gardens, and containers, Blue Fescue also produces delicate tan flower spikes in late spring to early summer, adding subtle texture without overwhelming nearby plants.
Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds to the garden. Packed with tiny blooms on burgundy stems, this fragrant perennial is great for cutting. Quick growing with a great mint aroma.
The soft, golden cushion-like blooms of the Teddy Bear Sunflower make for wonderful cut flowers that will brighten up any home! These smaller sunflowers are ideal to use as a border around larger flowers or in a patio container. Enjoy the Teddy Bear's blooms during the spring and into the summer! Popular among kids, this sun-loving annual sunflower is easy to grow.
