Agrostemma - Githago bianca  Graceful and hardy with lovely white flowers. Agrostemma  also known as Corncockle is both cold and drought tolerant. Blooms in late Spring and attracts pollinators to your garden. Grows to about 36” tall  in well drained soil and full sun. Sow early for best results as a cut flower. Once and done this lovely white flower should be planted in successions for continual harvest. Packet 0.4g ~ 70 seeds Photo from Flora Organic Flowers...

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AMMI, Green Mist (85-95 days) Ammi visnaga Closely related to dill and Queen Anne’s lace, but a superior filler because of its robust stems.  This is a prolific blooming, cut and come again flower.  Ammi produces a 3-5” white umbel that compliments any color palette; foliage is feathery with a warm green hue that sometimes gets a hint of blue.  Widely adapted to a range of temperatures.  An annual that reaches 60” (under cover); space 12” apart.  Packet(0.8g)...

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Ammobium (80 days),  Ammobium alatum Also known as ‘Winged Everlasting’, Ammobium produces a ¼-½” paper white flower that is great for drying and use in garlic braids, flower crowns and wreaths.  Ammobium’s bright yellow center is visible when fully open, but flowers can be picked while closed and retain their white color, which then also makes it a great accent for small crafts like boutonnieres and corsages, or any fresh use where a small white flower is desired as an accent, perhaps in lieu of baby’s breath.  An easy to grow annual that grows up to 24”; space 9” apart. Packet (0.2g)...

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Aster, Bella Mix (110 days)  Callistephus chinensis  A fully double scabiosa-like aster with pronounced disc flowers on long, strong stems.  Sometimes called a “pom pon” aster.  Flower colors vary from white to cream, ruby red, fuchsia, lavender, purple and dark plum.  Deep colors yield to a hint of butter cream in the center of each bloom.  Flowers are held at a perfect angle for arranging.  An annual the reaches 36” in height; space 9-12” apart.  FLA.  Packet- (~75 seeds, 0.3g)...

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Aster, Sea Star Mix Callistephus chinensis (120 days)  Cuts from this mix of purple, fuscia, pale pink, white, and cream asters always turn heads at the farmers' market.  Delicate, thin petals form a wild flower display reminiscent of a dense group of sea anemones in tide pools at the coast.  Sea Star Aster's strong stems hold flowers upright and yield approximately 20-30 3-inch flowers per plant. This aster benefits from horizontal trellising. Packet ~ 0.3g (~70 seeds)...

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Baby's Breath, Covent Garden (50-60 days) Gypsophila elegans ORGANIC For years I shied away from growing baby’s breath and offering it to clients because in my mind it is synonymous with uninteresting grocery store flower bouquets.  However, this single-petaled baby’s breath changed my mind, offering something more remarkable and elegant than I anticipated.  Flowers bloom profusely atop delicate panicles.  Plants are quick-growing, light, airy, and generous.  I plant successions and begin seeding in early Spring.  An annual that reaches 30”; space 9” apart and provide horizontal trellising.  FLA Packet 0.3g...

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BASIL, Mrihani (55-70 days) Ocimum basilicum   We obtained this seed from Frank Morton who had gotten it from Richo Cech. Richo saw the basil growing on Pemba Island in the Zanzibar Archipelago, off the coast of Tanzania, in 1990. The farmer who was growing the crop asked Richo to return the next day to receive a gift of seeds. When he did so, she handed him a triangular packet of seed, folded from newspaper. She called it "Mrihani." It is unique in its wavy toothing along the leaf margins and olive green with purple highlights on the leaves and stems.  Flowers are purple. Very beautiful and distinctly aromatic.  Packet (1/2 g ≈ 400 seeds)...

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Basketflower, American, Aloha Mix (90-100 days) Centaurea americana The most intriguing new flower addition to the farm this year with its fascinating papery buds that look like little fairy baskets.  Buds give way to large 4-5” quill-petaled flowers abuzz with pollinators, and flowers dry well in bud, flower, or spent flower stage.  Grow like bachelor’s button (its close relative) and it holds 4-5 days in the vase.  Our mix includes seed from the Aloha Blanca and Aloha Rosa varieties so you’ll get both white and lavender flowers.  An annual growing up to 72”.  Best spaced 12” apart. Packet: .5g ~50 seeds...

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BUPLEURUM, GREEN GOLD (80-90 days) Bupleurum rotundifolium   Another spectacular filler flower/foliage plant, bupleurum’s chartreuse-colored foliage and diminutive flowers are a unique accompaniment to flower bouquets.  Amidst the incredible tulips, ranunculus and anemones of early spring, people comment just as readily on the bupleurum!  Holds 2 weeks in the vase and can be dried.  An annual that reaches 42”; space 9” apart.   FLA Packet: 1g...

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Campanula, Cup ‘N Saucer Mix (240 days) Campanula medium This Cup ‘N Saucer Mix includes both single and double-type flowers in purple and white.  Campanula spires are a majestic contribution to the early Summer border and readily self-sow if allowed.   Flowers are bell-shaped and sit upon a broad cupped disc, hence their other names of “Bellflowers” or "Canterbury Bells".  Cut when 1/3 of bells have opened for long-lasting vase life.  Seed in late Summer to overwinter (hardy to Zone 5) and bloom in May-June.  A biennial that grows up to 36”; space 12” apart.  FLA. Packet: ( 0.2g ~120 seeds) ...

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Celosia, Flamingo Feather Celosia spicata (75 days)  Flamingo Feather Celosia is a wheat-type celosia that creates long white to pale-pink spikes which provide interesting texture in the fresh or dry cut flower bouquet.  Like wheat, when the wind rustles through the papery florets, you can hear a soft rustling as the stems brush up against one another.   Also a great bedding plant in the mid-border, Flamingo Feather has strong branches that reach up to four feet and bear approximately 30-40 stems per plant.  FLA.   Packet- (0.3g ~150 seeds) ...

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Cerinthe, Kiwi Blue  (70 days) Cerinthe major purpurescens Cerinthe overwinters spectacularly in our Zone 7 fields and is the first thing to bloom amongst all overwintered annuals and flowers even before our anemones!  The Kiwi Blue produces cascading grey-green speckled foliage that terminates in a blue-purple bract.  This showy bract is the attraction of Cerinthe, but it actually hides a diminutive flower, and in this way is very similar to statice.  An annual that grows up to 30”; space 12” apart.  SSF Packet (1.5g ~25 seeds) ...

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Dyer's Chamomile Cota tinctoria  For you dyers out there.  This perennial grows easily in a wide range of soil conditions and offers copious amounts of 1-2” blooms each year (including the first) that can be collected and used to make a yellow dye.  Cut back hard with the first flush of flowers when just opened and you’ll likely get a second flush later in the season.  An annual that grows to 36”; space 12” apart. Packet (~0.4g)...

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Clarkia, Grace Mix, Clarkia amoena  Brilliant shades of salmon, fuchsia, white, red and lavender color delicate, tissue-like petals atop strong stems up to 24 inches in length.  A long lasting cut flower, clarkia (aka godetia) is a stellar addition to bouquets because its folded, rounded petals give the romantic, soft feel of roses.  Expect some variation in stem length as we stabilize this former hybrid.   First photo from Stacey Denton at Flora Organics Packet - (0.2g ~85 seeds)...

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Columbine, Mrs. Scott Elliot, Aquilegia caerulea   Sow this cottage garden heirloom from mid-Summer to January for blooms the following Spring.   This is the traditional lavender and white columbine with long lavender spurs, atop strong, thin 24-30” stems and lacy foliage.  It blooms prolifically for up to two months, readily reseeds itself and needs no trellising.   Columbine attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds and is a mainstay of the perennial garden.  This is one of the earliest, most reliable cut flowers on our farm.  FLA. Packet -(0.2 g ~140 seeds) ...

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Coreopsis, Dyer’s  (80 days) Coreopsis tinctoria  The brilliant crimson and gold variegated petals of this variety of Coreopsis warrant carrying it along with our Coreopsis Calliopsis.  Both can be used to dye textiles a color along the spectrum of gold to sienna.  Amongst the Dyer’s Coreopsis, some plants exhibit bold, solid crimson petals, some bicolor gold/red, and others yellow-flecked red.  Use this coreopsis for a bold filler flower to accent other autumnal colored flowers.  Cut regularly for months of bloom.  An annual that grows up to 30” tall.  Space 12” apart.  A good dye plant.  FLA.  Packet - (1/4g ~185 seeds)...

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Cosmos, Afternoon White, Cosmos bipinnatus (75-90 days)  Bright white delicate 2-3 inch blooms grace sturdy stems. Long lasting and the absolute best choice for cut flower production. Afternoon White is a stand out Cosmos variety.  Plants grow to a vigorous 4 feet. Packet: (1g ~70 seeds)...

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Cosmos, Double Click Mix, Cosmos bipinnatus (80 days)  Tall plants grow to nearly 4' festooned with large, fully-double and semi-double blooms in shades of fuchsia, pink, and white.  Double Click is a must-have for the cut flower grower--less likely to drop petals than other cosmos and longer lasting in the vase.  It's also an excellent choice for the garden border.  Its long bloom season makes for up to 8 weeks of flowers.  Succession plant to extend the number of weeks you have Double Click in its full glory.  Cosmos can tolerate light frosts and may be sown in a wide range of temperatures for early and late season blooms.  FLA. Packet: (1g ~70 seeds)...

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Cosmos, Sunrise Cosmos bipinnatus (75 days)  A great border plant that grows to a large 4-6’ bush with hundreds of 2” yellow and orange blossoms.  Even just one plant really brightens up the landscape.  Self seeds readily.  Multi-use in that it also yields a yellow dye for your textile dye projects.  FLA. Packet (1g ~70 seeds) ...

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Daisy, Crazy Leucanthemum × superbum   A welcomed variation on the Shasta Daisy,  'Crazy' Daisy is easy to grow from seed, drought tolerant, and has a long bloom period (about 2 months under optimal conditions).  The petal shapes are intriguing with everything in between flat to quilled, and single to fully double petals.  20% of blooms have closed centers.  Some individual plants are reminiscent of mums with their quilled, doubled, and varying lengths of petals.  Long lived and easy to divide.  A perennial garden mainstay with edible leaves that can be added to late Spring salads. Packet -( 0.2g ~80 seeds)...

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Dame’s Rocket (240 days) Hesperis matronalis  Also known as Sweet Rocket or Wild Phlox, this fragrant Spring-blooming flower will delight you with its tall, early color and clove-like aroma.  Dames Rocket sends up purple and white spikes; cut it regularly and it will continue to side branch or cut it all-the-way back (before it makes seed) for a second flush a few weeks later.  Plant in late Summer for early Spring bloom, either directly or plan to transplant.  Will readily self-sow.  A biennial or short-lived perennial that grows up to 60”; space 9-12” apart.  FLA. Packet (1g ~290 seeds) ...

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Delphinium x belladonna   130-135 days  Delicate and airy pale blue blooms on lacy slender branches. Grows to 3-4”.  A Belladonna type, perennial with flowers that bloom in the first year. Delphinium seeds germinate best with 2-4 weeks of moist cold stratification. Highly recommended variety for cut flowers. Packet: 0.1g ~15-20 seeds  ...

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White Dill Ammi majus (65-75 days) Here’s another popular filler flower with large white umbels (5-6”) that the pollinators go crazy for any time of year.  White Dill is a sturdy, highly-productive cut-and-come again flower that overwinters in the greenhouse in our climate for early spring blooms and can be planted in succession most months of the year for a steady progression of white flowers that combine well with just about anything in a mixed bouquet. An annual that reaches up to 72”; space 12” apart.  FLA Packet: 0.3g...

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Echinacea purpurea  This perennial herb is easy to grow as its seeds germinate without stratification (cold-treatment). A vigorous grower, echinacea can reach 4 feet in flower with dozens of beautiful pink/purple blossoms arising from a mound of dark green leaves. Flowers usually emerge the second year and hold well in bouquets.  Highly attractive to beneficial insects, echinacea is one of the flowers most visited by butterflies in the garden. Aerial parts and roots are used medicinally to support the immune system, and simply chewing on pieces of their central cone will make the mouth tingle. FLA Packet (1/5 g ≈ 90 seeds)   ...

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Echinops, Globe Thistle Echinops ritro (240 days) A beautiful perennial thistle that produces gorgeous pale purple / blue metallic looking globe shaped 2-3” blooms. Works really well in fresh and everlasting bouquets.  Being a thistle, the leaves are pokey.  1/2 g (~30 seeds)...

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Eryngium, Glitter Mix  Eryngium planum   A glistening, thistle-like flower with either a grey-green (white) or blue glittering sheen.  Spiny but manageable in arrangements, Eryngium is actually highly coveted by florists and brides for its interesting, wildflower-like texture.  Blooms hold for weeks in the garden and the vase.  Eryngium is also known as ‘Sea Holly’ and is a tough plant that tolerates drought, poor and salty soil conditions.  A perennial that grows up to 36” tall.  Very slow to germinate.  Space 9” apart.  FLA. Packet: (0.3g ~150 seeds) ...

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Feverfew, White Wonder  Tanacetum parthenium (100 days)   A fully double snow white feverfew with the faintest hint of a yellow center.  Excellent as a filler in fresh cut bouquets and dries well for wreaths and everlasting bouquets.  White Wonder Feverfew is a short lived perennial that can be cut hard in early summer and has a second blooming period, although lighter, in the fall.  Cheery and abundant, this feverfew can invoke both elegance and a country garden romantic feel.  White Wonder is good choice for gardeners or professionals.  FLA. Packet: (1/10 g)...

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Forget-Me-Not, Chinese Cynoglossum amabile (80 days) This delicate star-shaped blue flower is like a kiss of coolness among the warm tones of summer.  Plant en masse for the border or for the cut flower garden.  Chinese Forget-Me-Not makes great filler flowers for bouquet making and readily reseeds in the garden.  Packet: (1/2g ~115 seeds)...

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Foxglove Mix Digitalis purpurea A blend of seeds collected from the various foxglove cultivars we grow.  This mix includes colors ranging from white, cream, pink, and apricot to purple.  Seed in late summer/early fall for blooms the following early summer.  A biennial that reaches 36”; plant 12” apart.  FLA Packet:  (0.3g)...

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Geum Geum quellyon   Just when you’re yearning for more warmth, this hardy perennial delights with red/orange semi-double 2” blooms in late spring and continues blooming for the months of summer and into early fall if regularly dead-headed.  Long, 30-36” thin but strong stems rise up out of a diminutive base of fuzzy, toothed, evergreen leaves.  Geum flowers hold well in the vase and provide airy texture to mixed flower bouquets.  They also make a great border plant and their compact based earns them a choice place in the rock garden.  FLA.  Packet: (1/4g ~70 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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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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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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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, 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 2-4’ 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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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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Mustard, Purple Rapa Pop,  (40-60 days) Brassica rapa  For those of you that enjoy salad diversity, but chose the milder end of the mustard spectrum. This mix bred by Frank Morton, delighted us in our trials last season, so we are bringing seed to you this year. Leaves explore the purple and green color spectrum, with some having purple midribs and veins and green leaves and others being all dark purple. Very bolt resistant from a spring planting for a Brassica rapa. Flavor is sweet and mild and would complement salads, braising mixes or ferment equally well. OSSI (Open Source Seed Initiative) Pledged Variety. Packet -1/2 g. (~250 seeds) ounce ...

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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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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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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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Poppy, Double Mixed Shirley Papaver rhoeas (120 days) The brilliant colors of poppies are a welcome relief in the cool days of Spring when most flowers are still many weeks away from blooming.  Petals are soft, crinkled, and delicate but profuse on this double- petaled Shirley Poppy of rose, salmon, pink and scarlet coloration.  3-4” flowers can be cut and singed to last longer in the vase.  Also, the Shirley Poppy has a small elongated pod that accents well any fresh or dried arrangement.   An annual that grows up to 48” and is best spaced 9” apart.  FLA.   Packet:(0.1g or ~120 seeds) ...

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Russian Statice Psylliostachys suworowii  (80-90 days) Fascinating rose carmine spikes atop diminutive basal rosettes highlight the front garden border.  Flowers begin blooming in June and, if cut regularly, will continue to produce until August.  Russian statice is a great addition to fresh cut flower bouquets and also holds its color well dried for flower crafts.  An easy plant to grow!  An annual that grows up to 24”; space 9-12” apart.   Packet: 0.05g ≈ 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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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.   Packet: ( 1/2g ~20 seeds) Bulk: 5g. ...

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Strawflower, Apricot Mix Helichrysum bracteatum (90 days)   Must have  annual everlasting variety with flowers that range from creamy peach to bright coral. Start seeds indoors and transplant in May after the danger of frost has passed.  These beauties can grow up to 5 feet and produce branching stems. Plant in full sun.  Packet: (0.1g~55 seeds) Photos credited to Flora Organic Farm...

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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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