Humulus lupulus, commonly known as hops, is a vigorous perennial climbing plant that can reach heights of nearly 20 feet in a single growing season, growing at a moderate to fast rate. Hardy to USDA Zone 5 and tolerant of frost, hops reliably return year after year. The plants produce fragrant flowers from July through August, followed by seed ripening in early fall from September to October. Beyond their ornamental appeal, hops are valued for their ability to attract wildlife and have a long history of use in herbal and pharmaceutical applications. Most famously, hops are an essential ingredient in beer, prized for the distinctive aroma, flavor, and bitterness they contribute to brewing. Growing Note: Hops grown from seed will produce both male and female plants. Once the plants begin to flower, it’s important to identify and remove the males, keeping only the females, as only female plants produce the hop cones used for brewing and other purposes. Male hop plants can be recognized by their drooping, branched clusters of small, simple flowers with five sepals and short stamens, resembling catkins. In contrast, female plants develop the familiar cone-shaped flowers that are harvested as hops.
The Wizard Mix Coleus is a beautiful, compact late flower that blooms many different colors and requires absolutely no pinching! This variety reaches 10 to 12 inches high at maturity, showing color just 8 weeks from sowing.
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.
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.
The McKana Giant Mix Aquilegia, or also known as Columbine, is a vibrantly colored mix of beautiful blooms on delicate foliage! This beautiful variety will bloom in late spring to early summer. The McKana Giant Mix will add a beautifully vibrant pop of color to your garden. These make for excellent cut-flowers and bouquets.
'Baby Blue' is a common florist's staple as a bouquet filler. This plant is known for its long stems with rounded leaves in shades of dusty green. Great for bouquets, wreaths or drying. Eucalyptus has a lovely menthol-like fragrance. A tender perennial in USDA zones 9–11 but mainly grown by florist as an annual. As an annual, plants reach about 24"–48", but it can become a 35'-tall tree over time where perennial. This plant is very drought and heat tolerant once established.
The Yellow Inca II Marigold is a hybrid that produces early, fully double blooms from a reliable seed that has good performance and strength. This Marigold will grow up to 12" tall and 10" wide and blooms early with 3.5" flowers and strong stems. The Yellow Inca II does well in any garden or patio container.
Blacknight Hollyhock (Alcea rosea 'Blacknight') is a striking, tall-growing perennial known for its deep, almost black, maroon-purple blooms that add dramatic contrast to garden borders and cottage-style landscapes. Part of the renowned "Spotlight Series," this hollyhock variety typically reaches heights of 5 to 6 feet and produces single, saucer-shaped flowers on sturdy, upright stems from mid to late summer. It thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies while also being relatively deer-resistant. Ideal for background planting or along fences and walls, Blacknight Hollyhock combines old-fashioned charm with a bold, modern color.
Benary's Giant Lime zinnias are a vibrant and distinctive variety known for their striking lime-green blooms and robust growth. Developed by the Benary breeding program in Germany, this zinnia variety was introduced to offer gardeners an unusual and refreshing color choice in their floral displays. The flowers are large and fully double, featuring a bold lime-green hue that stands out vividly against other garden plants. Each bloom is characterized by its rounded shape and densely packed, ruffled petals, which give it a plush, eye-catching appearance. Benary's Giant Lime zinnias typically reach heights of 24 to 36 inches and have a bushy, upright growth habit, making them well-suited for garden beds, borders, and cutting gardens. They begin to bloom in mid-summer and continue to produce their striking lime-green flowers until the first frost. These zinnias thrive in well-drained soil and full sun, demonstrating heat tolerance and resistance to common pests. With their unique color, impressive bloom size, and extended blooming period, Benary's Giant Lime zinnias add a bold and refreshing touch to any garden or floral arrangement.
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.
Yellow Profusion is a beautiful zinnia with bright yellow petals. A popular variety for greenhouse growers, containers and in the garden. Excellent disease resistance and uniformity. Also does very well in extreme heat and drought tolerant. Compact growth and excellent performance allow it to grow in all climates. Ht. 14-18". Avg. 2,750 seeds/oz.
Produces a large bloom that resembles Queen Anne’s Lace. An absolute hit that looks great with any other flowers in a flower arrangement. The lacy flowers appear in shades of old rose-pink, through burgundy to chocolate. Blooms thousands of tiny flowers on top of 2-4" clusters. The plants bloom for most of the summer from just one planting.
Rosanne 1 Mix has a blend of green, brown and blackish-purple flowers. Lisianthus is a wonderful cut-flower that has excellent vase life with more useable buds. The thick flower petals and top flowering habit of this series reduce botrytis problems during transporation if being used for commercial purposes. Pelleted Seed Ht. 24–36". Avg. 42,200 seeds/oz. Packet: 15 seeds.
The Candystripe Cosmo is a charming flower variety that produces beautiful white blooms with rose to crimson markings, which looks attractive in a bouquet. This stunning variety is suitable for cutting, beds and borders, and the pollinator garden.
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.
Chief produces 2-7" gold 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.
The White Swan Echinacea is a beautiful slightly curved flower that produces beautiful, creamy extra wide petals that look lovely in a bouquet. This variety produces pure white petals with an orange-brown disk that is absolutely beautiful.
Produces beautiful white double flowers and decorative green seed pods for fresh and dried bouquets. Fluffy 2" blooms fade to large, dark plum-colored seed pods on stiff, 12–24" stems. Also great for attracting beneficial insects to the garden. Also known as Love in a Mist.
