Herbal Tea Collection We have a deep love of tea and a passion for growing herbs here at Siskiyou Seeds and we want to share that with you. The Herbal Tea Collection is an array of delicious, easy to grow medicinal herbs. Simple and gentle that can be planted, harvested and dried for tea. A combination of perennial and annual herbs that when combined turn your garden and your cup into something beautiful.  Collection comes with growing tips. Basil, Holy (Tulsi)-  Ocimum sanctum One of our favorite tea herbs, a standard in Ayurvedic medicine. Tulsi has a sweet floral flavor with peppery basil undertones. Has many blooms, welcoming a host of pollinators! Calendula, Resina- Calendula officinalis These bright yellow and orange flowers  will attract bees and butterflies to your garden. Easy to pick and highly prolific. Calendula is a soothing herb, excellent in tea, as a sucus or in topical applications. Chamomile, German - Matricaria chamomilla Well known cheerful Chamomile has delicate white flowers and lacy green foliage. A calming herb with a delightful apple like scent. Lemonbalm - Melissa officinalis Perennial herb in the mint family with a bright lemony flavor. Makes delicious sun tea. Licorice Mint- Agastache rugosa Elegant perennial herb with tiny lavender flowers, leaves are soft and have a faint licorice flavor. An array of delicious, easy to grow medicinal herbs.  Simple and gentle herbs that can be planted, harvested and dried for tea. (Save 12% off the individual packet price!) We reserve the right to make substitutions to this collection with other similar varieties, if necessary.     ...

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Hollyhock, Jet Black Alcea rosea   An heirloom whom dates back to at least 1629 and was planted in the gardens of Monticello by Thomas Jefferson.  Grows to 4-6 feet tall with striking 3” black / purple flowers borne on tall spikes.  As a biennial it flowers in its second year and then tends to naturalize.  A real standout in any garden!  Can also be used as a natural dye.  HOO Packet: (1/2 g~55 seeds)...

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Hollyhock, Sophisticated Lady aka Outhouse Alcea rosea   This old time variety of hollyhock produces single pink, burgundy, red and white flowers, some with contrasting centers.  Grows up to 7’ tall and as a biennial, blooms in the second year, makes seed, and then senesces.  Hollyhocks were at one point referred to as outhouse flowers because they were often planted around outhouses, such that sophisticated ladies simply had to look for where the hollyhocks were growing to determine where the outhouse was, rather than risk the embarrassment of asking where the outhouse was!  HOO.  Packet: (0.5g~55 seeds)...

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Jewel Tone Everlastings Bundle (5 packets)   Rich colors maintain their brilliance when dried in this Jewel Tone Everlasting mix.  Dry individual flowers or bouquets hanging upside-down and out of direct light.  Five different packets with growing tips include:  Aster Bella Mix Celosia Fuchsia Cockscomb Celosia Purple Tassels Cosmos Picotee Marigold Tashkent We reserve the right to make substitutions to this collection with other similar varieties, if necessary.  ...

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Kenaf, Ming Hong aka Annual Hibiscus Hibiscus cannabinus Kenaf is an annual herbaceous plant from Malvaceae family which includes marshmallow, hibiscus, and okra. It is a fast growing plant that can be harvested after 3–4 months. Kenaf is among the oldest domesticated crops in the world, known in cultivation since at least 4000 years ago. It is believed to originate in Africa (possibly in Sudan). It was used in ancient Egypt (for cordage, clothes, bags, even ship-sails). Its primary use has probably always been as a fiber crop for cordage, but it also has edible leaves (a food in India, known as gongura, especially popular as the base for a hot pickled condiment) and oil-rich edible seeds.  In current times it is primarily grown for making paper from the tall stalks.  It can easily grow to 6-7 feet tall. Plants are unbranched an be block planted like corn. The flowers are large (3-5") white 5 petaled wonders that open in a dramatic display. It is among the most commented on plants we have growing on the farm, during farm tours. Kenaf is a frost sensitive annual that flowers at about 80-100 days. The flowers dry down into hibiscus like seed pods containing 1 mm wedge shaped seeds. Can be direct seeded or started indoors and transplanted after the risk of frost has passed.  This hibiscus beat out hundreds of other plants in a USDA study seeking to identify the best alternatives to pine pulp for making newsprint paper. Kenaf won because it makes very fine paper, with 20% less energy than wood pulp requires, and with no clear-cutting of forests. It was recently used in Japan to make the world's thinnest paper.  Packet= 1g ~35 seeds...

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LAMB’S EAR Stachys byzantina  A hardy, drought-tolerant member of the mint family.  Lamb’s ear is known for its tongue-shaped, silver, downy leaves.  When harvested before blooming, the immature florescence of this plant is also attractive fresh or dried.  Silvery floral spikes form in early summer on this perennial plant and regular harvest leads to 6-8 weeks of blooms.  Divide every few years to refresh clumps of this perennial plant.  Grows to 18”.  FLA.  Packet: (0.1g~100 seeds)...

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Larkspur, Fancy Striped Rose- Consolida ajacis  ( 95 days) Rich hues of dark rose and pale pink striped flowers ascend tall spikes on this early season annual. Plants flourish when directly sown into the garden in mid Spring. Cold tolerant, deer resistant and attractive to pollinators. Packet: (0.3g~100 seeds)...

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Larkspur, Galilee Mix Consolida ajacis (80-90 days)  Fully double flowers climb long spikes in a palette ranging from white to soft pink, carmine, lavender, and violet.  Because of its double-petaled quality, this larkspur has a rounder, more romantic feel which softens the upright geometry of these spikes, and it is a superb dried flower.  An annual that grows up to 60” tall (we seed in fall to overwinter for tallest, best crop):  space 6-12” apart.  The closer that they’re planted, the more upright spikes can be achieved. FLA Packet: (0.8g)...

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Larkspur, Sublime Dark Blue Consolida ambigua (100 days)  This reselected strain of the "Imperial" type is recognized worldwide as the best for drying. This larkspur tends towards blue, whereas most dark Larkspurs tend towards purple.  Productive branching habit. Grows 36-48". CDF. Packet: (.3g~100 seeds)...

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Spanish Lavender Lavandula stoeches  This is the first of our lavenders to flower in the garden—it begins several weeks before English or French lavenders bloom.  Distinct also because of it quail-like plume of bracts atop each flowering stem, Spanish lavender makes a good cut flower fresh or dried.  Hardy here even in our coldest winters (Zone 7A), but tender in colder areas.  Drought tolerant.  Grows to 30” and readily reseeds.  Makes an excellent border plant.  FLA.  Packet (~75 seeds)...

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Lion's Ear Leonotis nepetifolia (90 days)    Soft orange flowers surround a bristly whorl and are a magnet for pollinators and hummingbirds.  All ages love this plant in the garden-- our children remove the flowers and suck the rich nectar lode at the base of each fuzzy orange trumpet.  A striking herbaceous shrub up to 8 feet tall.  Frost sensitive in areas with cold winters but perennial in subtropical and tropical climates.  The unusual flowers make a striking addition to flower arrangements and this particular Lion's Ear has a softer colored flowered which blends nicely with a wider range of color palettes. Also known as klip dagga, Lion's Ear is a mint family species that may become a woody perennial in zone 8 or warmer areas.  SSF Packet: (1/4g~100 seeds) Bulk: 1 g...

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Longer-Lived Edible Flowers (5 packets)  Looking for edible flowers that stick around a little longer?  With this collection of biennial and perennial flowers, you’ll be able to have multiple years of edibles from the same plant.  Growing tips included with your packets of:  Basil Discovery Mix Bachelor's Button Mix Campanula Cup N' Saucer Mix Nasturtium Sweet Williams Double Choice We reserve the right to make substitutions to this collection with other similar varieties, if necessary....

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Lunaria, Money Plant  Lunaria annua (90 days)   Money Plant is a biennial that is grown for the silvery green, flattened, disc-like seed pods. Planted in Spring, Lunaria blooms with clusters of lavender flowers and make pods in the second year after seeds are sown. Or, as with most other biennial flowers, sow in late summer for flowers and seed pods the following year.   It is these coin-shaped pods that make it attractive in dried arrangements.       Packet: (1g~75 seeds)...

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Maltese Cross - Lychnis chalcedonica A showy perennial that grows to 2-4’ tall that produces bright scarlet red clusters of flowers with a distinctive cross shape. Originating from Eastern Europe and Western Asia, it arrived through trade to Western Europe in the Middle Ages when it was commonly called Jerusalem’s cross. In the Caryophyllaceae family along with pinks and carnations, it tends to be a short lived perennial, however, it can also self sow and become a nice border planting that attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. 0.1g ~ 90 seeds...

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Marigold, African Giant Tagates erecta (70-90 days)   Large 3 to 4 foot tall plants produce prodigious quantities of big, 3” blooms that can really fill out summer bouquets.  Comes in array of orange and yellow, mostly double petaled, with an occasional white one.  A colorful living hedge!  String up the flower heads and dry them for amazing homegrown leis and ceremonial offerings like the cempoalxóchitl or Cempasúchil of Dia de los Muertos.   Makes a good natural dye.    Packet (1/2 g~115 seeds)  1/2oz+ $40.00...

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MARIGOLD, Cempoalxóchitl Tagates erecta (90-100 days)  This came to us with an Aztec name that is similar to the word for marigold, “cempasúchil”, and marigolds are also called the flor de muertos ("flower of the dead").  Grows to 4-5 feet tall and 3-4 feet wide producing a great many SINGLE and few double petaled orange flowers that are all abuzz with pollinators of all sorts later in the season. Makes a great dye plant. Note: If you are looking for a many double petaled variety check out our African Giant and Peche's Gold varieties. Packet (1/2g~115 seeds) Bulk: 5g...

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Marigold, Dazzling Mix Tagates erecta & T.patula (75-100 days)   For those who enjoy learning about marigold diversity we offer all 7 of the marigolds listed here as a mix.  Tall ones, short ones, single & doubles, yellow, orange and stripped.  Marigolds are actually a pretty amazing pollinator plant.  Very long bloom period extending past first fall frost.  Flowers make a golden plant dye.   Packet: (1/2g~115 seeds)  Bulk: 5g ...

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Mexican Tarragon   Tagetes lucida (80 days) This is a delightful, small marigold with aromatic leaves that can be used in place of French Tarragon. The flowers are diminutive and about 1⁄2 “across on 8-16” tall plants. Once established they are quite drought-tolerant. Their aroma and flavor are somewhat reminiscent of anise and tarragon and mint. Makes a great container grown herb. SSF. Packet (1/4 g) ...

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Marigold, Pesche’s Gold Tagates erecta (80-90 days) Named after Howard Shapiro’s (who was involved in the early days of Seeds of Change) grandmother, Pesche’s Gold makes tall, impressive plants.  These 6-8’ marigolds overflow with blooms all season.  Bright and striking mixtures of golden yellow and orange yellow semi- to fully- double flowers have simple but elegantly crisped petals fringed with ruffles.  This, along with other marigolds, are a great addition to the textile dye garden and yields a yellow dye, with or without mordant.  Packet (1/2g~115 seeds)  Bulk: 5g...

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Marigold, Pinwheel Tagates patula (80-90 days)  Also known as harlequin. A fantastic heirloom curiosity originally from Mexico and tweaked by breeder Alan “Mushroom” Kapular to produce a unique array of blooms exhibiting a pinwheel of alternating maroon and yellow petals. Grows to 3’+ and has an extended blooming period. Makes a golden yellow plant dye.  Packet: (1/2g~115 seeds)  Bulk: 5g ...

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Marigold, Signet Tangerine Gem Tagetes tenuifolia (75 days)   Signet is a charming low growing dwarf marigold with hundreds of golden orange blossoms that bear in a profusion over a long period.  Grows to a 12” bush – making it perfect for a colorful border that attracts a wide variety of pollinators – most notably skippers and small wasps.  This is a darling little plant!  Makes a golden yellow plant dye. Packet: (1/4 g~75 seeds)...

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Marigold, Tashkent Tagates patula (100 days)   These 2 foot tall plants produce a tantalizing display of maroon single petal layer flowers skirted with frilly orange edges and bright yellow centers.  Very long bloom period goes from July until late October here.  From Pakistan originally.  SSF. Packet: (1/2g~115 seeds)...

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Tagetes erecta (50-60 days to maturity) A unique marigold variety with creamy white 2.5” blossoms. Plants are petite and grow to about 18”, making this an excellent choice for layering and interplanting. Flowers have a pleasant citrus aroma and are excellent fodder for butterflies. An easy and charming plant to grow. ( Packet: ½ gram)    ...

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 Milkweed, Narrow Leaf Aesclepias Fasicularis   A perennial herb native to the Western United States, Narrow Leaf Milkweed is a favorite among Monarch butterflies.  Grows to 3 foot with long, narrow leaves and produces approximately 5-inch white or rose-white flower clusters.  Flowers give way to seed pods which split and reveal seeds and silk when mature.  This milkweed has a broad tolerance for garden conditions, but also manages to survive heavy clay, salty, dry soils, and seasonal flooding.  A great choice for butterfly and pollinator gardens.  Likes sun and readily reseeds. Packet: (.4g~35 seeds) * Growing Tip: Being an undomesticated plant, milkweed benefits from a period of cold stratification to help the seeds "wake up".  To do this, one method is to plant in the fall, as wold happen in nature. Or...you can place the seeds on a moist paper towel and put them in a plastic bag in the refrigerator for about 30 days. Check it periodically to see if mold is forming, in which case change the paper towel. This will greatly improve germination....

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Milkweed, Showy Asclepias speciosa   This is the most common milkweed in western Oregon and the best choice for folks in the Pacific Northwest or similar climates with dry summers to attract and support Monarch butterflies. Tropical, non-native species of milkweeds may not die back as well in the winter as our native species. Theoretically, with non-native milkweed, monarchs could hang around and potentially breed at the wrong time for our climate.  Plant is a drought hardy perennial with fuzzy gray-green leaves and pale pink white flowers that come on in mid summer.  To grow our native showy milkweed from seed, you need patience. It takes about three years from seed to really get going in my experience. Seeds should be planted in the fall, in a pot or flat outdoors, as they need cold and wet to germinate. The first spring after sprouting, native showy milkweed plants are tiny and often die back over the summer. If you want to coax seeds to grow in the summer, put them in a damp paper towel and refrigerate for a couple weeks before planting them. Adult monarchs use many species of flowers for nectar besides milkweed. Goldenrod, aster, coneflower, black-eyed Susans and other open flowers make good nectar plants.  Packet (0.4g~35 seeds) * Growing Tip: Being an undomesticated plant, milkweed benefits from a period of cold stratification to help the seeds "wake up".  To do this, one method is to plant in the fall, as wold happen in nature. Or...you can place the seeds on a moist paper towel and put them in a plastic bag in the refrigerator for about 30 days.  Check it periodically to see if mold is forming, in which case change the paper towel.  This will greatly improve germination.  ...

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Milkweed, Swamp  Asclepias incarnata This is a perennial that is native to most of the continental US and parts of Canada.  It is an excellent food source for not only Monarch catapillars, but other butterflies such as Swallowtails. Easy to start from seed, it grows to about 4' tall and spreads to 2-3' wide.  This is a wonderful nectar source for all manner of pollinators late in the season, especially after many other wildflowers have faded.  You will be dazzled with the visitors that you get with these growing in your garden! Packet: (0.5g~95 seeds)  Bulk: 2.5 g. * Growing Tip: Being an undomesticated plant, milkweed benefits from a period of cold stratification to help the seeds "wake up".  To do this, one method is to plant in the fall, as would happen in nature. Or...you can place the seeds on a moist paper towel and put them in a plastic bag in the refrigerator for about 30 days.  Check it periodically to see if mold is forming, in which case change the paper towel.  This will greatly improve germination.  ...

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Millet, Aukse's Foxtail (100 days) Setaria italica - Most typically grown for floral arrangements and bird seed. Tops are dense almost fluffy looking clusters of small seeds that grow from 4-10” long. Tops droop in a form that resembles a foxes tail. Lovely waving growth characteristic when caught by a breeze in the garden.  From our friends at Adaptive Seeds who obtained it while on their Seed Ambassadors Project by The Lithuanian Ministry of Agriculture in Dotnuva, Lithuania, who wrote that “the breeder there had been working with millets since long before the collapse of the Soviet Union and the birds at the zoo prefer his varieties.”  Foxtail millet has a hull which is quite difficult to remove and as such used for the applications above more often than human consumption. Millets may have been consumed by humans for about 7,000 years and potentially had "a pivotal role in the rise of multi-crop agriculture and settled farming societies". Interestingly, millet is the 5th most commonly cultivated grain crop in the world after wheat, rice, corn and barley. HEIRLOOM. Packet 1g (~150 seeds) ...

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Millet, Dragon's Claw (90 days) Eleusine coracana - A finger millet that grows to about 18” tall. 4-8 Panicles containing small seeds reach skyward, curling in much like a claw. Seed has a hull that is difficult to remove, so they are more commonly grown for floral arrangements and birdseed. There are 4 major types of millet which include Pearl (the most common grain type), Proso, Finger, and Foxtail (the type used for birdseed).  Millets may have been consumed by humans for about 7,000 years and potentially had "a pivotal role in the rise of multi-crop agriculture and settled farming societies". Interestingly, millet is the 5th most commonly cultivated grain crop in the world after wheat, rice, corn and barley. HEIRLOOM, Packet 2g (~300 seeds) ...

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Millet, Foxtail  Setaria italica (100 days)    Productive, warm-season grass that yields heavy seed heads with up to an ounce of grain each.  Millet’s small shiny seeds are the only alkalizing grain commonly eaten.  A nice alternative to rice and can be used sparingly as a wheat substitute in baking.  Must be hulled before eating.  Ornamental appeal is nice in dried flower arrangements given its pendulous seed heads that mature from green to golden.  SSF. Packet 2g (~300 seeds)  1oz ...

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Millet, Lime Light Spray (85 days) Setaria italica - A pretty foxtail type with densely packed panicles of small seeds clustered in an appealing lumpy form (think cauliflower) that make charming additions to floral displays and everlasting wreaths. Seed heads are dense clusters of small seeds that grow from 4-10” long in a drooping form that resembles a fox's tail. There are 4 major types of  millet which include Pearl (the most common grain type), Proso, Finger, and Foxtail (the type used for birdseed).  Millets may have been consumed by humans for about 7,000 years and potentially had "a pivotal role in the rise of multi-crop agriculture and settled farming societies". Interestingly, millet is the 5th most commonly cultivated grain crop in the world after wheat, rice, corn and barley. HEIRLOOM, SSF Packet 1g (~300 seeds) ...

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Milllet, Mukombi, Pearl type (110 days) Pennisetum glaucum - A striking Pearl millet type that we obtained from the Kenyan highlands. Plant is a tropical grass that resembles corn until seed heads form that rise 8-12’ above the grown like a valiant torch to the sun. Densely packed bluish ivory seeds cluster around the stem and grow from 10-20” long. They make a striking addition to larger floral displays and wreathes.  There are 4 major types of  millet which include Pearl (the most common grain type), Proso, Finger, and Foxtail (the type used for birdseed).  Millets may have been consumed by humans for about 7,000 years and potentially had "a pivotal role in the rise of multi-crop agriculture and settled farming societies". HEIRLOOM. Packet 2g (~300 seeds) ...

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MILO, Black Sorghum bicolor  (105 days)    An excellent ornamental sorghum that produces black seeds on 7” heads on 6 ft. stalks.  Can be used fresh or dried for bouquets or wreaths.  Also a great bird seed producer.  Globally, milo is used interchangeably with corn to make toritillas (Central America), beer (Africa), couscous, and more.  Very easy to grow.  Direct seed.  SSF. Packet (4g) ...

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Moonflower /Thorn Apple Datura inoxia  (80 days)   Self-seeding annual with large white trumpet shaped flowers that spiral open at night and shut during the day in a most charming way. Foliage is quite stinky, somewhat like tobacco but the flowers are narcotically scented, captivating and nectar rich.  All parts of the plant are toxic if ingested. Can become weedy in areas of little frost.  SSF. Packet:(1 g ~125 seeds) ...

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Morning Glory, Sunrise Blend Ipomoea purpurea  A beautiful and traditional garden favorite.  Sunrise Blend's mix of purple, pink, white and bicolor blooms delight the eye and extend color up to a height of 10 feet.  Let this morning glory run up your corn stalks or support with another garden upright.  Flowers open early in the morning and may stay open all day on cool or cloudy days.  Heart shaped foliage flutters in the wind.  Readily reseeds.  This annual blooms from mid-Summer through Fall's first frost.  SSF.  Packet: 2.5g  (~90 seeds)  ...

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Nasturtium Flowers of solid red, orange, yellow, cream & some streaked. Vigorous & easy to grow. Does well in full sun or part shade; drought tolerant. Flowers & leaves are lightly spicy and  beautiful in salads.  Attracts pollinators & pest fighters. A great companion plant to support the health of curcubits, brassicas and tomatoes! Grows to 36" and makes a lovely trellis.  Packet: 1 1/2 g (~ 10 seeds) ...

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Nigella, Delft Blue Nigella papillosa [70 (flowers)- 85 (pods)] Also known as Spanish nigella, Delft Blue’s white petals are splashed with a deep blue-purple color and flowers have an intricate deep purple center.  Flowers senesce quickly and give way to interesting angular seed pods that can be used fresh or dried.  While Love-In-A-Mist is truly blue, Delft Blue has a more purple tone but is equally delicate, airy and fascinating.  An annual that grows up to 24”; space 6” apart. FLA.  Packet: (.5g ~150 seeds)...

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NIGELLA, Love-In-A-Mist Nigella damascena [70 (flowers)- 85 (pods] ) Romantic, lacy foliage cloaks the true treasure:  blue, pink, and white flowers with exotically captivating centers.  Flowers are short-lived but this plant puts on a second show with highly ornamental green and purple pods that can be used fresh or dried. Readily self sows and overwinters well when seeded in the Fall.  Or sow in late Winter for late Spring blooms.  An annual that grows up to 24”; space 6” apart.    Packet: (1g ~ 150 seeds) ...

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Nigella, White Nigella sativa (70 days to flower, 85 to pods)  A very easy to grow, self-sowing annual that should have a home in all gardens, especially for its charming balloon-like seed pods that young children find delightful to gather and pop, revealing the abundant black seed...spreading their joy for future flower pickers to enjoy.  Lacy, delicate foliage grows to about 18-24” tall and makes many dozen of blooms over a long period.  Works well in bouquets as focal points or filler. This plant is also known as “black- seed” that has been getting a lot of press for its medicinal uses, for treating indigestion, appetite loss, parasites, water retention and fever.   Seeds were found in a Hittite flask in Turkey from the second millennium BCE.  FLA. Packet: (1g ~ 150 seeds) ...

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Not Too Late Bundle (10 packets)   Are you getting a late start on the garden this year?  Our Not Too Late Collection is for gardener’s that are planting just in the nick of time, as all packets included can be direct sown just after Mother’s Day and will successfully bloom that growing season.  We’ve also called this collection our Mother’s Day Mix in the past as it makes a great gift for moms that love to garden. This mix of 10 seed packets includes growing tips for:  Amaranth, Golden Giant Calendula, Zeolights Celosia, Purple Tassels Cosmos, Sunrise Dill, Mammoth Bouquet Marigold African Giant Morning Glory, Sunrise Sunflower, Mother Garden Mix Tithonia, Torch Zinnia, Mega Diversity We reserve the right to make substitutions to this collection with other similar varieties, if necessary.   $53.55 (Save 10% off the individual packet price)  ...

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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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Orach, Lime Green Atriplex hortensis (45 days for leaf, 90-100 days seed heads) A tasty spinach relative, but one which tolerates the high heat of Summer.  Eat when less than 18" for best flavor in the salad.  As the name implies, this brilliantly green orach stands out, especially when allowed to go to seed.  Seeded shoots make small, papery, colorful discs that can provide texture and interest to cut flower bouquets.  Plant closely for smaller plumes.  Spread 12" apart, Lime Green Orach seed heads can reach 6 feet.  Direct sow. SSF  Packet :(1 1/2 g) ...

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Orach, Plume Series Atriplex hortensis [75 (leaf) to 110 (seed) days] Many visitors to the farm last year remarked on the bold and contrasting spikes of orach seed heads in our field.  Red plume, copper plume, and green plume comprise this mix, and while the color names give an indication to their hues, I would characterize the dark, glowing colors in this mix as plum and burgundy.  They are brilliant, fabulous textures to add to any arrangements.  An edible annual that grows up to 72” tall (seed heads) and best spaced 6” apart.    Packet :(1 1/2 g) Bulk :(1/2 oz) ...

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Orach, Purple Mountain Spinach   Atriplex hortensis   (45 days) A relative of spinach, orach makes delicious heat tolerant greens all summer with gorgeous purple sparkly leaves.  When in flower it can reach 6 feet and reseeds easily. Makes an awesome filler in bouquets. Direct sow. Visually spectacular in the garden and on the salad plate!  Packet: (1 1/2 g) ...

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Orlaya, White Finch Orlaya grandiflora  (70 days)  This great filler flower is widely adapted for temperature.  Seeded in the Fall it overwinters here in Zone 7 and blooms in May, or it can be seeded into late May for September harvest.    Orlaya flowers are white, elegant and clustered in an umbel shape-- it can replace ammi or Queen Anne’s lace for use in bouquets.  But don’t let these delicate flowers fool you!  One look at its spiny seeds and you’ll know this plant is tough.  As with most Apiaceae family flowers, pollinators love these blooms.  An annual that grows up to 24”; space 9-12” apart.  FLA.   Packet: (0.5g / ~45 seeds) ...

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Pastel Everlastings Bundle (5 packets)  Some flowers are so perfect it’s hard to see them last such a short amount of time.  This is not true though with everlastings, or flowers that dry well.  In this mix of five different packets, you’ll be able to grow and dry blooms that will retain their delicate color and beauty for many months after harvest.  Create bouquets, wreaths, or include in other crafts like garlic braids.  Selected packets with growing tips include: Amaranth Emerald Tassels Celosia Texas Plume Dill White Scabiosa Fata Morgana Strawflower White/Pink Mix We reserve the right to make substitutions to this collection with other similar varieties, if necessary.  ...

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Pennycress Thlaspi arvense  (120 days) This is a really cool plant!  Commonly grown as a winter cover crop, Pennycress can be direct-seeded in the fall to bloom and make seedheads in late Spring.  Or, start in late Summer and transplant out to overwinter.  Seed heads are a highly ornamental addition to floral arrangements.Can be used for cut or everlasting arrangements. Pennycress seed also produces a high-quality oil which has been used for manufacturing biodiesel.  An annual that grows up to 30”.  Space 9” apart. Packet: .2g ~120 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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Perilla, Shiso, Red Perilla frutescens (80-85 days) This herb is also known as Japanese Basil. It is used in oriental cooking, sushi, and the fresh leaves can be cut into thin strips for salads, spaghetti, and meat or fish courses. This culinary herb is also a sought after long-lasting foliage for bouquet fillers! This variety has green and burgundy-chocolate blushing leaves with serrated edges and curling wrinkled leaves providing lovely texture. It is used as a savory herb in a variety of dishes, even as a pizza topping in place of basil. In the summer of 2009, Pepsi Japan released a new seasonal flavored beverage, Pepsi Shiso. Red Shiso is used to dye radish pickles and umeboshi plums. It can also be made into a sweet, red juice to enjoy during summer. SSF Packet (0.3g ~ 120 seeds)...

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