HERBS
FLOWERS
| S~50 seeds | |
| LG~300 seeds | |
| XL~750 seeds |
430AGERATUM, BLUE MINKCert. BD(Ageratum houstonianum)Annual. Mounds of purple fluffy long-lasting flowers bloom on low spreading bushy 8-10 in. plants from late spring to late fall. Makes attractive solid beds and borders. Thrives in heat. | S$3.00 | |
| LG$6.25 |
431ALYSSUM, WHITECert. BD/OG50-60 days.Hardy Annual. Masses of tiny fragrant white flowers that bloom from late spring to late fall. A lovely, spreading, low-growing plant for flower beds, rock gardens and edges of walk-ways.
| S$3.00 | |
| LG$6.25 |
950AMARANTH, BURGUNDYCert. BD/OG(Amaranthus hypochondriacus)50 days.Annual. 5 ft. plants with exceptionally stunning deep burgundy-red flower heads in upright plumes. Sown after all danger of frost, easy to grow, will self sow the following year. Multi-purpose: young leaves as greens, seeds for baking or cereal.| S$3.00~200 seeds, sows 20 ft. | |
| LG$6.25~600 seeds, 60 ft. | |
| XL$12.50=0.25 oz., sows 600 ft. |
434ASTER, DIANE'S PINKCert. BD/OG90-105 days.Annual. A very nice selection of Chinese asters. 1 1/2-2 ft tall plants covered with 2 1/2 in. light pink blossoms with yellow centers from July until frost. Useful in borders and as a cut flower.| S$3.00 | |
| LG$6.25 | |
| XL$12.50 |
435BACHELORS BUTTONS, BLUECert. BD/OG(Centaurea cyanus)85-95 days.Annual. Masses of 1½ in. sky-blue flowers on branching 3 ft. plants. Blooms from early July till frost. Great cut flower. | S$3.00 | |
| LG$6.25~300 seeds | |
| XL$12.50 |
| S$3.00 | |
| LG$6.25 |
363CALENDULACert. BD/OG(Calendula officinalis)85-95 days.Hardy Self-seeding Annual. Profuse golden-yellow to deep-orange blossoms flower from early summer to late autumn if kept picked. Medicinal. Used in first-aid lotions, ointments and homeopathic preparations.| S$3.00 | |
| LG$6.25 |
440CALLIOPSISCert. BD/OG(coreopsis tinctoria)Traditional dye plant also known as Dyer's coreopsis. North American native with average height of 2 ft. Annual version of coreopsis with showy radiant 2 in. yellow flower heads with reddish/brown centers. Some plants have dark red flowers, others have yellow and red flowers.| S$3.00 | |
| LG$6.25 | |
| XL$12.50 | |
| 0.5 oz.$25.00 |
445COREOPSISCert. BD/OG(Coreopsis grandiflora)Hardy biennial or short-lived perennial. Intense display of deep warm yellow-orange flowers throughout the summer. Flowers the first year, but the second year increases number and earliness of blooms.| S$3.00 | |
| LG$6.25 | |
| XL$12.50 |
449COSMOS, ORANGE, BRIGHT LIGHTSCert. BD/OG(Cosmos sulphureus)100-110 days.Annual. Bushy 30 in. plants. Masses of bright orange flowers that bloom early and continue until killing frost. Easy to collect and save seed, or leave them on the plants to attract birds in the fall and winter.| S$3.00 | |
| LG$6.25 | |
| 0.5 oz.$12.50 |
| S$3.00 | |
| LG$6.25 | |
| XL$12.50 |
955CUP PLANTCert. BD/OG(Sylphium perfoliatum)60-70 days.Impressive perennial which was given its name because of the way its leaves form a cup around the stem. 6-9 ft. native prairie plant with large glossy leaves and a profuse spray of sunflower-type blossoms. A stunning and unique addition to the flower garden, good as a seasonal hedge, up to 9ft. tall in the summer, dies back in the winter.. Flowering begins when plant is approx. 5 ft. tall.| S$3.00~100 seeds | |
| LG$6.25~600 seeds |
446DAHLIA MIXCert. BD/OGMix of yellow, salmon-orange, deep red and magenta flowers with both single and double blossoms. Blooms from August through to a hard frost. Tubers can be dug up and stored to start in a greenhouse or in the garden for earlier blooms in the second year, and all years thereafter. Select the tubers of your favorite colors and shapes for greater garden design potential. Easy to save seed, or propagate from tubers or cuttings.| S$3.00 | |
| LG$6.25 |
375ECHINACEA PURPUREACert. BD/OG(Purple Coneflower)HEIRLOOM. Native of the mid-western prairies of the United States. Hardy perennial. 36 in. tall plants bear large 4 in. daisy-type flowers with prominent cone-like dark centers that have orange tips which look stunning with the lavender-pink petals. A tincture or tea of the roots strengthens the immune system.| S$3.00~50 seeds | |
| LG$6.25 | |
| XL$12.50 |
377FEVERFEWCert. BD/OG(Tanacetum parthenium)Perennial. 24-36 in. plants with attractive clusters of small 1/2 inch white and cream colored double daisy-like flowers are long-lasting in flower arrangements, with a pungent chrysanthemum-like aroma. Adds light to perenial borders and helps to compliment other brighter or more colorful flowers in flowerbeds or in arrangements.
| S$3.00 | |
| LG$6.25 |
956FLAX, OMEGA BLUECert. BD/OG(Linum usitatissimum)60-70 days.Annual. Lots of delicate little sky blue flowers on slender 24 in. stems. Flax seed is a nutritious dietary supplement.
| S$3.00~100 seeds, sows 10 ft. | |
| LG$6.25~600 seeds, 60 ft. | |
| 0.5 oz.$12.50 |
473FLAX, PERENNIAL BLUECert. BD/OG(Linum perenne lewisii)Hardy Perennial. Lacy 18-24 in. plants with lots of delicate little sky blue flowers on slender 24 in. stems. Once established, blooms through the whole season.
| S$3.00 | |
| LG$6.25 |
451FOUR O'CLOCKSCert. BD(Mirabilis Jalapa)These flowers have a reputation for blooming after 4:00 PM. 12 - 24in. plants with fragrant red, pink, yellow, and white flowers. Plants can thrive in hot and windy conditions and look nice in barrels or planted close together as an annual hedge. Will grow as a perennial in climates without frost. The large dark seeds are easy and fun for children to collect and sow next year! (But do NOT eat the seeds, they are not edible!)
| S$3.00~25 seeds |
461FOXGLOVE, YELLOWCert. BD/OG(Digitalis grandiflora)Perennial. 1½ in. long, lovely, pale yellow blossoms on tall spires. This flower also naturalizes well, and can cope with part-sun, such as at the edges of woodland or hedgerows. Not for human consumption! Leaves can be mistaken for comfrey but are poisonous!| S$3.00 | |
| LG$6.25 |
462HELICHRYSUM (STRAWFLOWER)Cert. BD(Helichrysum brachteatum)Annual. The classic dried flower. Branching plants up to 30 in. tall with numerous 1½-2 in. red, pink, yellow and white papery daisy-like blossoms for dried flowers.| S$3.00 | |
| LG$6.25 |
466LARKSPUR, BLUE SPIRECert. BD/OGor466bdLARKSPUR, BLUE SPIRECert. BD(Delphinium spp.)Annual type of Delphinium: 36 in. plants with numerous spikes of deep blue flowers. Excellent fresh-cut flower, may also be dried. Can be sown in spring or autumn, as it can overwinter, and makes bushier plants when sown in the autumn. Stunning shade of blue with occasional pink renegades.
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| 0.5 oz.$12.50 |
Catalog # 466bd:
| S$3.00 | |
| LG$6.25~300 seeds |
467LOVE-IN-A-MIST (NIGELLA)Cert. BD/OG(Nigella damascena)Annual. Branching 12-24 in. plants bear 1½ in. blue blossoms amidst lacy foliage followed by decorative seed pods with "horns" which give this plant its other name of "devil-in-a-mist". Blossoms for cut flowers, seed pods for dried arrangements.
| S$3.00 | |
| LG$6.25 |
486LUPINE MIXCert. BD/OGA mix of mostly blue-purple flowers with some pink and occasional white, yellow and dark red flowering plants. These hardy biennials have showy flower spires in May and June of their second year. Seeds may need pre-soaking to germinate well. Lupines have delicate roots and need to be transplanted with care. Sow outside in the spring to bloom the following spring, or start indoors and If the Lupines like where they are, they can be perenial. Stunning in the garden or as a cut flower.
| S$3.00~50 seeds |
468MARIGOLD, AFRICANCert. BD/OG(Tagetes erecta)Annual. 3-4 ft. plants with profuse 2-3 in. yellow, orange, and gold double flowers make a vivid display from mid-summer until frost.
| S$3.00 |
465MARIGOLD, GEM MIXCert. BD/OG(Tagetes tenuifolia)Both a border plant and an edible garnish. Fresh-picked flowers have a refreshing lemony aroma and make a delightful addition to salads. 10-14 in. compact plants with fine-cut leaves are bedecked with a canopy of little yellow, orange or red star-like flowers.| S$3.00 | |
| LG$6.25 |
472MORNING GLORYCert. BD/OG(Ipomoea tricolor)Annual. Fast growing twining vines with a profuse display of attractive 4-5 in. blue and purple flowers that open in early morning and close after noon. Blooms from July until frost.| S$3.00 |
476NASTURTIUMCert. BDA lovely mix of oranges, yellows and bi-color flowers, these beautiful edible flowers grace any garden. Try these flowers and leaves chopped and added to softened salted butter with lemon zest for a delicious and beautiful spread. Can be self-seeding in milder climates.
| S$3.00~25 seeds |
474PETUNIA, PERSEVERANCECert. BD/OG(Petunia sp. multiflora type)Annual with spreading growth habit. We have been selecting mostly purple and rose flowers with a few white or blue blossoms, which makes for a very pleasing color pallette. Blooms early and continues until a hard frost. This extremely hardy strain self seeds readily, even in the north, and survives light autumn frosts. Start indoors and transplant after the danger of frost is over. To see some of the range of colors in this mix, look for the Petunia Perseverance Portaits on our Facebook page.| S$3.00~100 seeds | |
| LG$6.25~600 seeds | |
| XL$12.50~1500 seeds | |
| 0.125 oz.$17.50 |
475PHACELIACert. BD(Phacelia tanacetifolia)Bee Plant. Annual. The blue curled sprays of this little known flower are loved by the bees. Though a native to North America, phacelia is widely grown as a soil building cover crop on biodynamic farms in Europe. Bushy plants spread to 18 in. Sow 4 oz/1000 sq. ft.| S$3.00~100 seeds | |
| 1 oz.$6.25 | |
| 4+ oz.$4.25/oz. bulk rate | |
| 1 lb$40.00 |
478POPPY, JOCELYNCert. BD/OGAnnual red poppy on 30 in. tall plants. 3 in. wide cup-shaped flowers with four single showy petals. Direct sown in early spring or in fall for the following year.
| S$3.00~100 seeds | |
| LG$6.25~600 seeds | |
| XL$12.50~1500 seeds | |
| 0.25 oz.$17.50 |
479POPPY, ZIAR BREADSEEDCert. BDHEIRLOOM from the Romanian village of Ziar. Annual. Large 2 in. heads with pale-red to pink flowers. Blue-gray seed.
| S$3.00~100 seeds | |
| LG$6.25~600 seeds | |
| 0.25 oz.$15.00 |
480PORTULACA, PARTYCert. BD/OG(Portulaca grandiflora)Annual. This old fashioned Moss Rose has been grown at Turtle Tree gardens for many seasons. Bright pink, rosy red, apricot yellow, and pale yellow flowers make borders and rock gardens shine with tropical colors. Low spreading succulent plants which prefer full sun.| S$3.00 | |
| LG$6.25 | |
| XL$12.50 |
483SALPIGLOSSISCert. BD(Salpiglossis sinuata)Annual. 18-24 in. tall plants. Stunning, yet subtle purple and maroon trumpet shaped flowers with the brilliant, rich colors of stained-glass interspersed with yellow veining. Start indoors and transplant outside after frost. Also great for containers and hanging baskets.| S$3.00~100 seeds | |
| LG$6.25~600 seeds | |
| XL$12.50~1500 seeds |
824SCARLET RUNNERCert. BD(Phaseolus coccineus)65-75 days.Pole bean with vines up to 10 ft. producing snap green beans or shell beans. Colorful maroon and black seed. Red flowers attract humming birds.| S$3.00 |
| S$3.00~100 seeds | |
| LG$6.25~600 seeds | |
| XL$12.50~1500 seeds |
495SWEET PEA, EDELWICKECert. BDHEIRLOOM from Europewith a wonderful fragrance and an array of lovely reds, purples, white and pink. We are so happy to be able to offer this to our gardening friends!
| S$3.00~25 seeds |
498SWEET WILLIAMCert. BD/OG(Dianthus Barbatus)Perennial. 24in. plants start blooming the 2nd year with a showy display of flower clusters. A mixture with red, white and pink types. Great for cut flower arrangements.
| S$3.00 | |
| LG$6.25 | |
| XL$12.50 | |
| 0.25 oz.$25.00 |
469TITHONIACert. BD(Tithonia speciosa)Also known as Mexican Sunflower. Large, sturdy, branching annual with a bright display of 3 in. bright orange daisy-like flowers from mid-summer until frost. Velvety dark green leaves. Nice cut flower.| S$3.00 | |
| LG$6.25 |
492TOBACCO, FLOWERINGCert. BD(Nicotiana langsdorfii)Annual. 6-7 ft. plants with striking large 12-18 in. long and 8-10 in. wide leaves, and panicles of 2 in. long, pink, trumpet-shaped flowers. Blooms from July until frost.
| S$3.00~100 seeds | |
| LG$6.25~600 seeds | |
| XL$12.50 | |
| 0.125 oz.$25.00 |
496ZINNIA, PURPLE DAHLIACert. BD/OG(Zinnia elegans)Annual 3-5 ft. plants with rich plum-purple single and double blossoms. Flowers from August until frost. Beautiful and long-lasting in bouquets.| S$3.00 | |
| LG$6.25 |
497ZINNIA, RED PERUVIANCert. BD/OG(Zinnia peruviana)Annual. 24 in. plants bear a constant display of 1½ in. antique-red colored blossoms from mid-season till frost. A nice cut flower. Direct sow or transplant.| S$3.00 | |
| LG$6.25 |
499ZINNIA, STATE FAIRCert. BD/OG(Zinnia elegans)Annual. 40 in. tall plants with lots of 3-4 in. single and double blossoms in an array of colors including scarlet, pale rose, orange, bright pink and dark pink.| S$3.00 | |
| LG$6.25 |
FLOWER, SUNFLOWER
| S~25 seeds | |
| LG~150 seeds |
487SUNFLOWER, ABENDSONNE (EVENING SUN)Cert. BD/OG(Helianthus annuus)Annual multiple headed sunflower with rich dark center and golden yellow periphery. Six to eight feet tall.| S$3.00 | |
| LG$6.25 | |
| 1 oz.$18.00 |
488SUNFLOWER, GIGANTEUSCert. BD/OG(Helianthus annuus)Annual. Sturdy 8-12 ft. stalks with single flower heads to 12 in. across. Bright yellow corona with maroon tipped disk flowers. Produces good yields of large white edible seeds. Truly a giant in the garden!| S$3.00 |
965SUNFLOWER, PEREDOVIKCert. BD/OG(Helianthus annuus)90-100 days.HEIRLOOM Old oil seed annual cultivar from Russia. 4-5 ft. plants bear classic 4-8 in. sunflowers. Small black seeds for oil, wildlife plantings and bird seed. There were some multiple headed plants in our original seed stock, and we are still in the process of selecting it for only single heads. Per acre sow 20-25,000 seeds (1.5 pounds/acre).| S$3.00~25 seeds | |
| LG$6.25~150 seeds | |
| 1 oz.$15.00 |
489SUNFLOWER, RAPHAEL GARDEN MIXCert. BD/OG(Helianthus annuus)Annual. Colorful mix of multi-headed, multi-colored sunflowers.| S$3.00 |
490SUNFLOWER, TARAHUMARACert. BD/OG(Helianthus annuus)HEIRLOOM from Canada and New Mexico. Annual. 7-10 ft. stalks with single 8-10 in. solid gold heads maturing to ivory white edible seeds. Very tolerant to heat, drought and wind.
| S$3.00 | |
| LG$6.25 | |
| 1 oz.$15.00 |