Scabiosa, Starflower Scabiosa stellata  (80 days) A texture lover’s dream, the Starflower is actually a seed pod.  Very diminutive petals quickly senesce to reveal a swelling, globe-like center with many papery transparent seeds all distinguished with a small black star at the center.  These are so fun fresh or dried, and they are also an eye-catching addition to the annual border.  A tender perennial that grows up to 30”; space 12” apart.  FLA.   Packet: ( 1/2g ~20 seeds) Bulk: 5g. ...

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Scabiosa, Fata Morgana Scabiosa atropurpurea  (100 days)           This pincushion flower’s unique creamy yellow color has occasional highlights of apricot.  Blooms are small (1”) but are an excellent compliment to antique or honey floral arrangements.  Stems are thin and strong.  Provide horizontal trellis for straight stems.  Readily self-sows if allowed to go to seed. A short-lived perennial that grows up to 48”.  Space 12” apart.  FLA. Packet:( 1/4g ~40 seeds) ...

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Scabiosa, Black Knight Scabiosa atropurpurea (100 days)  Uniform, almost jet-black flowers stand tall on strong, slender stems. A dramatic addition to any bouquet or garden. Blooms profusely over a long season.  Flowers are beautiful in bouquets. Also known as mourningbride or pincushion flower, and is the most sought-after color in Scabiosa mixes by floral designers. Ht. 24-36". Attracts butterflies, beneficial insects, and hummingbirds. Packet:1/2 g ( ~75 seeds) ...

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Scabiosa, Beauty Mix Scabiosa atropurpurea  (90-100 days) Perennial mix of Scabiosa flowers in abundance for 3-4 months with blooms in burgundy, lavender, white and various shades of pink.  Eye catching flowers are followed by fascinating seeds heads, both of which are outstanding and long-lasting in fresh flower bouquets.  Stems are long, and although thin, they are quite strong and the plant easily produces 60-80 blooms over the course of its flowering season under optimum growing conditions.  Dry the seed heads for an interesting textural element in your everlasting bouquets or wreaths.  Plants readily reseed.  FLA.   Packet:1/2 g (~45 seeds) ...

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Scabiosa, Fama Mix Scabiosa caucasica (120-140 days) Fama Mix is comprised of both white and periwinkle blue ruffled flowers.  Soft, flowing 2-3” blooms sit atop long (sometimes upwards of 24”!) sturdy stems perfect for cutting.  Long lasting in the vase and perfect for bouquet making, Scabiosa Fama is a first year flowering perennial that is sure to delight with its 2-3 month blooming period.   Provide horizontal trellising to keep flowers from falling over.  Looks great in the mid-border.   A perennial that grows up to 30”; space 12” apart.  FLA.    Packet :-1/2 g (~50 seeds) Bulk: 5 g ...

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Everlastings Flowers Collection (10 packets)   Here’s an assortment of seeds for everlasting flowers and seed pods--for the Crafter Gardener wanting to produce unique floral art.  Ten packets with growing tips are found in the Collection: Amaranth Love Lies Bleeding, Ammobium, Broom Corn, Strawflower Showy Mix, Nigella White, Starflower Scabiosa, Rattle Poppy, Celosia Cockscomb Fuchsia, Feverfew White Wonder and a Mystery flower.  We reserve the right to make substitutions to this collection with other similar varieties, if necessary. $45 (Save 10% off the individual packet price)...

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