Obedient Plant, Crystal Peak Physostegia virginiana (120 days) Also known as False Dragonhead (which sounds way more interesting!), this white Physostegia makes elegant spikes.  Flowers begin opening from the bottom upward; harvest when the lower third of the spike has opened.  A great addition at the front of the garden border, each plant produces dozens of blooms which drop flowers when they’ve been pollinated.    Seed in late Winter for June bloom time.  A perennial that grows up to 30”; space 12” apart and pinch when 8” tall.  FLA. Packet: (~115 seeds) ...

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 Pepper, Bolivian Rainbow Capsicum annum (75-90 days) A different species than other commonly grown peppers, this variety has purple=green foliage and stems.  The fruits go through a rainbow of colors: green, purple, yellow, orange then red.  Often all colors are seen on a plant at once.  Very ornamental.  Fruits are small, ¾” and very spicy, actually make that very, very spicy!  Can be grown in a pot as an edible houseplant.  Scoville 10,000-30,000 SHU.  Packet (2/5 g ≈ 40 seeds) 1 g ( ~100 seeds)...

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Strawflower, White/Pink Mix Bracteantha bracteata (90 days)  This is a variety like our other strawflower mix, however, it has been selected for flowers in white to pale pink shades. An excellent everlasting flower for bouquets and wreaths and a dependable, long-lasting flower in fresh bouquets. SSF Packet: (0.1g~65 seeds)...

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Sunflower, Amber Eye Helianthus annuus (80-100 day)   A poly-headed beauty that grows to 10’ with abundant blooms that are a mix of golden blossoms with an amber “eye” in the center.  Easy to grow cut flower, wildlife food and joyful expression of creation!  Packet: 2 1/2 g (~65 seeds) Bulk: 1 oz ...

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Sunflower, Maximilian Helianthus maximiliana   Blooming 2-3" flowers atop strong, multiple branches reaching up to 10 feet in height, Maximilian Sunflower is a must-have for the permaculture garden. This flower blooms from late summer into fall and creates edible seeds that are under consideration for perennial oil production.  Like Jerusalem artichoke, Maximilian sunflower makes edible tubers, and will also reproduce vegetatively from these rhizomes in addition to seed. Flowers can be cut and used for fresh flower arrangements. The flower display is spectacular-- as other plants begin to fade, Maximilian comes on strong! Packet: (0.2g ~20 seeds)...

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Sunflower, Tarahumara   Helianthus annuus (90-100 days) A traditional variety developed by the Tarahumara people of Northern Mexico. Tall (7-11’) plants produce a single, large (up to 24” across) solid golden flower with pure white seeds. Seeds are large, plump and delicious. SSF Packet -(~45 seeds) Bulk-1 oz Bulk-1/4 lb ...

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Sunflower, Tiger Teddy  Helianthus annuus (90 days)    Fantastic blending of Tiger’s Eye bicolor and Teddy Bear genetics.  Colors are bronze, maroon, red, gold and yellow.  Blooms are mostly double-petaled flowers with single outer layers, with an occasional fully double individual. Outrageous cut flower. Bred by Don Tipping. Siskiyou Select Original. FLA.  Packet -2 1/2 g (~50 seeds) ...

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Veronica, Sight Seeing Mix Veronica spicata   A quaint garden perennial that can be used in the border or as a cut flower.  Veronica has long flower spikes in purple, white and pink, although purple predominates in the mix.  Plants bloom from June until first frost with the bulk of the blooms in the first month of its flowering season.  Each year as the plant ages it grows wider and reproduces vegetatively, so after initially starting from seed, you can divide plants with a spade to increase the number of plants in your garden.  A long-lasting cut flower bloom and attractive spike.   FLA. Packet (1/4 g)...

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Yarrow, Common Achillea millefolium - Perennial    A widespread native plant with pretty compound white flowers that grows across the entire northern hemisphere.  Many medicinal uses internally and externally.  Easy to grow once established. Can spread readily.  Drought tolerant. Traditionally the I Ching is thrown using yarrow flower stalks. SSF. (.1g ~ 150 seeds)...

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