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Say "Hello Spring" with these darling seed packets featuring butterflies and flowers.
Welcome the season with these pretty packets filled with a beautiful garden of sweet wildflowers. Exclusive to Bentley Seeds in a fresh and bright crisp aqua-blue packet highlighted by flowers and butterflies—perfect to give as keepsakes for special occasions, to recognize teachers, students, clients or customers or to grow in your favorite garden spot. Offering approximately 10’ of blooms that nurture and support habitat for our essential pollinators.
Use the space provided on the back of the packet to write your own personalized message, or even place a label sticker with your preprinted logo and contact info on it!
This wildflower mix provides nectar and pollen to honey bees, wild bees, hummingbirds, butterflies, and other pollinators.
This packet will cover approximately 10 square feet of space.
Pollinator Mix Wildflower Planting Directions -
Prepare a bed of loose soil. Sprinkle seeds in prepared area and cover loosely with soil. Keep the area moist until the plants are about 6" tall. It really is that easy!
SEED INFORMATION:
- Lifecycle: annual/perennial mix
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Sun Requirement: Full Sun
- Depth: 0.25"
- Bloom Season: early summer to fall
- Height: varies
- Uses: Bee Feed, Butterfly Feed, Pollinator Garden, Wildflower garden, border garden
- Low Maintenance: yes
- Packet Weight: 400 mg
- Seeds Per Packet: 210-220
Packet size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"
Varieties Included: Painted Daisy, Rocket 'Imperial Mix' Larkspur, Single Mix China Aster, Dwarf Mixed Cosmos, Lance Leaved Coreopsis, Sulphur 'Bright Lights Mix' Cosmos, Purple Coneflower, Blanketflower, 'Alaska' Shasta Daisy, Sweet William Pinks, Bishop's Flower, Clarkia, Gloriosa Daisy, Mexican Hat, Plains Coreopsis.
Scientific Names: Chrysanthemum carinatum, Mixed Delphinium consolida, Callistephus chinensis, Dwarf Mixed Cosmos bipinnatus, Coreopsis lanceolata, Cosmos sulphureus 'Bright Lights Mix', Echinacea purpurea, Gaillardia aristata, Chrysanthemum maximum 'Alaska', Dianthus barbatus, Ammi majus, Clarkia unguiculata, Rudbeckia hirta gloriosa Ratibida columnifera (Mexican Hat), Coreopsis tinctoria
Here at Bentley Seed, we only fill our seed packets with the freshest crop NON-GMO seed in our 3rd generation family-owned small business in upstate NY! Our packets are hand-picked for you!
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Green Globe Artichoke
A staple of Mediterranean cuisine. Grows best with a long, mild growing season, but can grow as an annual in cooler regions. Colorful flower buds appear year round in warm climates. Cut back to the ground after it has flowered to encourage regrowth.
Group 3 seeds every 6 inches. Start seeds indoors 12 weeks before your average last spring frost date. After 4 weeks transplant outside. Protect seedlings from frost. Harvest buds while they are closed. After initial harvest, side shoots will produce delicious smaller bonus buds. Harvest: 5 months
SEED INFORMATION:
- Lifecycle: perennial in warm weather, annual is cool climates (vegetable)
- Sowing Method: transplant
- Time to Maturity/Harvest: 5 months
- Sun Requirement: sun Ideal
- Germination: 70-79°F
- Spacing: 3"
- Depth: 1/2"
- Height: 5'
- Seeds/Oz: 630
- Lbs./Acre: 1.3
- Uses: eating, great for dips, rich in iodine, calcium, iron, protein and vitamins A, B1, and C
- Heirloom Year: 1863 Heirloom
- Plant Scientific Name: Cynara cardunculus var. scolymus
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Try Bentley Seeds All Purpose Wildflower Mix, our exclusive easy to grow flower garden mix!
This mix is a blend of annual and perennial flowers. All-purpose wildflower mix is designed for anyone wanting to start a wildflower garden. These varieties provide nectar and pollen to wild bees, honey bees and other pollinators. It is well suited for maintained landscapes such as garden beds, borders and managed meadows.
Prepare a bed of loose soil. Sprinkle seeds in prepared area and cover loosely with soil. Keep the area moist until the plants are about 6" tall. It really is that easy!
Bulk Wildflower Seeds for Bees INFORMATION:
- Lifecycle: annual/perennial mix
- Time to Maturity: varies
- Sun Requirement: sun
- Spacing: 3
- Depth: 0.25"
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Bloom Season: early summer to fall
- Height: varies
- Uses: Bee attractant, pollinator garden
- Low Maintenance : yes
- Lbs. Per Acre (First Seeding): 12 Pounds
- Lbs. Per Acre (Reseeding): 6 Pounds
- Oz Per 1000 Sq Ft: 5 Ounces
- Region: North America
Mix Breakdown:
Tall Blue Cornflower, Annual Baby's Breath, Crimson Clover, Chinese Forget-Me-Not, 'Pacific Beauty' Calendula, Blue Flax, Evening Primrose, California Dwarf Poppy, Catchfly
Scientific Names: Centaurea cyanus, Tall Blue Gypsophila elegans, Trifolium incarnatum, Cynoglossum amabile, Calendula officinalis 'Pacific Beauty', Linum perenne, Oenothera biennis, Eschscholzia caespitosa, Silene armeria
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Long lasting greens that provide that zippy classic mustard green flavor!
Plant seeds 1/4 inch deep in early spring. Thin seedlings 6 inches apart. Can be harvested throughout the growing season to encourage new growth. Great for container gardening!
Seed Information:
- Lifecycle: annual (vegetable)
- Time to Maturity: about 1 1/2 months
- Sun Requirement: sun
- Spacing: 6" apart
- Depth: 1/4 inch
- Seeds/Oz: 15000
- Ideal Germination Temperature: 45-65F
- Sowing Method: Direct
- Heirloom Year: Pre 1900 Heirloom
- Plant Scientific Name: Brassica
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Wholesome and beneficial! Bring Bee Balm (bergamot) to your garden for cooking and treating common ailments. P.S. the bees love it too!
Sow bee balm seeds directly into your flower garden after all danger of frost. Bergamot seeds can also be spread around fields as a wildflower.
Seed Information:
- Lifecycle: perennial
- Time to Maturity: about 2 1/2 months but comes back.
- Sun Requirement: full sun
- Spacing:18" - 24"
- Depth: 1/2 inch
- Uses: Perfect for teas and flavoring fish dishes.
- Plant Scientific Name: Monarda
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A wonderful salad green! You will find the tartness delicious and refreshing.
A wonderful salad green! You will find the lemony tartness delicious and refreshing. Can be used a s a microgreen. Also known as Spinach or Narrow-Leaved Dock. Use pureed for soups, or add to a fresh salad!
Prepare a well drained-bed with well-tilled soil. 1/2 inch, 6 inches apart. Also container approved. Keep the bed moderately moist until germination and then thin the plants when they reach 2 inches high. Harvest: 2.5 months but comes back.
SEED INFORMATION:
- Lifecycle: Perennial
- Sowing Method: direct sow
- Time to Maturity/Harvest: 2.5 months
- Sun Requirement: full sun
- Ideal Germination: 64-75°F
- Spacing: 12"
- Depth: 1/4"
- Height: 12-18"
- Seeds/Oz: 15,000
- Lbs./Acre: 8
- Uses: perfect for soups, salads and stews
- Plant Scientific Name: Rumex acetosa
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A garden classic! This colorful mix of shaggy, bright blooms will bring delight to your home! Late season aster flower colors!
Can be started inside 6 weeks before last frost. Transplant outside after all frost has passed. Can also be planted directly in prepared flower bed or container. Keep watered until plants begin to emerge.
Packet size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"
ASTER CREGO MIX SEED INFORMATION:
- Lifecycle: annual
- Time to Maturity: 90-120 days
- Sun Requirement: sun
- Depth: surface
- 105-115 Seeds Per Packet
- Bloom Season: summer
- Height: 24"
- Uses: containers, garden beds, borders, cut flowers
- Low Maintenance : yes
- Seeds/Oz: 12000
- Sowing Method: Transplant
- Plant Scientific Name: Callistephus chinensis
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This is a patriotic blend of classic floral varieties was inspired by the colors on Old Glory. Our Red White and Blue Flower Mix is as vibrant as the American Flag. These packets "Made in the USA" packets are a fun Americana favor for your upcoming event.
Great for the 4th of July, Flag Day, Memorial Day, or any other American Holiday or day of remembrance.
Planting Directions:
Plant in well-drained cultivated soil during early spring or fall (recommended in mild climates). For best results, loosen soil with rake or hoe. Mix seeds with a cup of sand or other inert material and spread over calculated area. Lightly rake seed into soil or cover with peat moss or similar light mulch. Keep soil moist until plants begin to grow.
SEED INFORMATION:
- Lifecycle: annual flower mix
- Sun Requirement: sun
- Packet Weight: 300mg
- Bloom Season: late spring to fall
- Height: varies
- Uses: cut flowers
- Low Maintenance : yes
- 890-900 Seeds Per Packet
MIX BREAKDOWN:
Tall Blue Cornflower, Annual Baby’s Breath, Scarlet Flax, Blue Flax, Tall White Sweet Alyssum, and Red Corn Poppy.
Packet size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"
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Not only is nasturtium colorful and fun to look at but the flowers, leaves and pods are edible! Also known as Indian Cress, the flowers look especially awesome in salads!
After danger of frost has passed plant seeds 1/4 in deep in prepared bed or container. Keep moist and thin seedlings to 12" apart.
Packet size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"
Seed Information:
- Lifecycle: annual
- Sowing Method: direct sow
- Time to Maturity: 1-2 months
- Bloom Season: summer
- Sun Requirement: sun/part shade
- Ideal Germination: 55-65°F
- Spacing: 12"
- Depth: 1/2"
- Height: 6"-12"
- Seeds/Oz: 300
- Seeds Per Packet: 15-25
- Low Maintenance: yes
- Uses: edible flower, containers, garden beds, hanging basket, trellis
- Plant Scientific Name: Tropaeolum majus
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Delicious, peppery, colorful, and fresh Bentley Seed Spicy Mix Microgreens are ready to harvest in just two weeks from sowing in your window! These vitamin-rich greens are perfect for growing year-round indoors. Add a fun kick and vibrant color to sandwiches, salads, omelettes, soups, avocado toast, and more. Also known as "baby greens," this mix includes a combination of Cress, Cabbage, Radish, and Mustards.
Growing Instructions:
- Plant in prepared soil 1/4 inch deep.
- Sow every 10 days for a continual harvest.
- Seed thickly and grow indoors in a container or greenhouse.
- Heat can speed germination, but keep the soil moist.
- Keep dark until seedlings sprout, then provide regular light. Water regularly.
- Trim when the microgreens reach 1-2" with scissors and wash before eating.
- Harvest in 10-15 days.
Seed Information:
- Lifecycle: Annual (vegetable)
- Sowing Method: Direct sow
- Time to Maturity/Harvest: 10-15 days
- Sun Requirement: Dark then sun
- Ideal Germination Temperature: 55°F
- Spacing: 1/4"
- Depth: 1/4"
- Height: 1.5-3"
- Seeds/Oz: 15,500
- Seeds Per Packet: 1,050-1,060
- Seeding Rate (per 10"x 20" tray): 18 grams
Uses:
- Perfect for garnishes, smoothies, salads, and more. Packed with antioxidants and nutrients like potassium, iron, zinc, magnesium, and copper.
Additional Information:
- Plant Scientific Names: Lepidium sativum, Brassica oleracea var. capitata, Raphanus sativus, Brassica juncea
- Packet Size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"
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Brighten things up both inside and out with this lovely cut flower mix! Easy to plant, easy to grow and even easier to enjoy!
Prepare a bed of loose soil. Sprinkle seeds in prepared area and cover loosely with soil. Keep the area moist until the plants are about 6" tall. It really is that easy!
Seed Information:
- Lifecycle: annual/perennial mix
- Sun Requirement: sun
- Bloom Season: summer to fall
- Height: varies
- Uses: cut flowers
- Low Maintenance : yes
Lbs. Per Acre (First Seeding): 12 Pounds
Lbs. Per Acre (Reseeding): 6 Pounds
Oz Per 1000 Sq Ft: 5 Ounces
Mix Breakdown
Annual Baby's Breath, Crimson Clover, Chinese Forget-Me-Not, Tall Blue Cornflower, Sulphur Cosmos, Cosmos Sensation Mix, China Aster, Painted Daisy, Calendula, Love-In-A-Mist.
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Brighten things up both inside and out with this lovely cut flower mix! Easy to plant, easy to grow and even easier to enjoy!
Prepare a bed of loose soil. Sprinkle seeds in prepared area and cover loosely with soil. Keep the area moist until the plants are about 6" tall. It really is that easy!
SEED INFORMATION:
- Lifecycle: annual/perennial mix
- Sun Requirement: sun
- Bloom Season: summer to fall
- Height: varies
- Uses: cut flowers
- Low Maintenance : yes
MIX BREAKDOWN
Varieties Included: Tall Mixed Centaurea, Pacific Beauty Calendula, Annual Baby's Breath, Perennial Lupine, Dwarf Sunspot Sunflower, Sensation Mix Cosmos, California Giants Mix Zinnia, Sulphur Bright Lights Mix Cosmos, Blue Flax, Clarkia, Rocket Imperial Mix Larkspur, African Daisy, Mixed Annual Phlox, Tall Spurred Northern Lights Snapdragon, Plains Coreopsis, and Black-Eyed Susan.
Scientific Names: Centaurea cyanus, Tall Mixed Calendula officinalis 'Pacific Beauty' Gypsophila elegans Lupinus perennis Helianthus annuus 'Sunspot' Cosmos bipinnatus 'Sensation Mix' Zinnia elegans 'California Giants Mix' Cosmos sulphureus 'Bright Lights Mix' Linum perenne Clarkia unguiculata Delphinium consolida, Mixed Dimorphotheca sinuata Phlox drummondii, Mixed Linaria maroccana 'Northern Lights' Coreopsis tinctoria Rudbeckia hirta
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Adaptable to many conditions and grown across all of North America, this little gem will be an easy, delightful addition to your garden!
In prepared garden bed plant seeds 1/8" deep after danger of frost has passed. Keep soil moist until seedlings begin to emerge.
Seed Information:
- Lifecycle: perennial
- Time to Maturity:
- Sun Requirement: sun
- Spacing: 16" apart
- Depth: 1/8"
- Bloom Season: spring to summer
- Height: 12"-24"
- Uses: containers, flower beds
- Low Maintenance : yes
- Seeds/Oz: 19000
- Lbs./Acre: 9
- Sowing Method: Direct Sow
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A garden essential for years! Enjoy the mix of golds, yellows and orange with these flowers. Great for containers!
A tall variety, great to integrate into a flower or vegetable garden to repel pests!
In prepared garden bed or container plants seeds 1/4 inch deep. Thin seedlings 12" apart.
Packet size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"
Seed Information:
- Lifecycle: annual
- Time to Maturity: Seeds will sprout in 15-20 days, blooming in about 8 weeks.
- Sun Requirement: sun
- Spacing: 12"
- Depth: 1/4 inch
- 140-145 Seeds Per Packet
- Bloom Season: Summer to Fall
- Height: 36"
- Uses: cut flowers, containers, garden beds
- Low Maintenance : yes
- Seeds/Oz: 6000
- Sowing Method: Direct Sow
- Plant Scientific Name: Tagetes
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This historic variety is the most popular in the home garden! Traditional flavor and great for storage! Enjoy the greens as well!
Plant seeds 1/4 inch deep in prepared garden bed. Thin to 6" apart. Can be planted all season but prefers cooler fall conditions.
Seed Information:
- Lifecycle: annual (vegetable)
- Time to Maturity: about 2 months
- Sun Requirement: sun
- Spacing: 6" apart
- Depth: 1/4 inch
- Seeds/Oz: 9500
- Ideal Germination Temperature: 70F
- Sowing Method: Direct
- Heirloom Year: 1881 Heirloom
- Plant Scientific Name: Brassica rapa subsp. rapa
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An easy and beautiful addition to your garden, the Black Beauty Eggplant has a wonderful flavor and classic oblong shape.
Start seeds inside about 6 weeks before last frost date in area. Transplant to a sunny location after all danger of frost is past in the spring. Plant seedlings 24" apart in garden or pots. Plants will need to be staked early in the season due to their large heavy fruit.
Seed Information:
- Lifecycle: annual (vegetable)
- Time to Maturity: about 2 1/2 months
- Sun Requirement: sun
- Spacing: 24" apart
- Depth: 1/4 inch
- Seeds/Oz: 6500
- Ideal Germination Temperature: 80F
- Sowing Method: Transplant
- Heirloom Year: 1902 Heirloom
- Plant Scientific Name: Solanum melongena
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Size doesn't matter with these golden beauties! Sometimes called teddybear sunflower. A perfect choice for growing in containers, planters, yards and gardens it will only grow as big as it has room for.
Sow when danger of frost has passed. Cover seed 1/2" deep in prepared soil and pack down firmly. When plants are 3" tall, thin to 18-24" apart. Water during dry periods. Full sun is best.
Seed Information:
- Lifecycle: annual
- Sun Requirement: sun
- Spacing: 12" apart
- Depth: 1/2"
- Bloom Season: mid summer
- Height: 24" - 36"
- Uses: cut flowers, edible seed, container, great for children
- Low Maintenance : yes
- Seeds/Oz: 1400
- LBS./Acre: 47
- Sowing Method: Direct Sow
- Plant Scientific Name: Helianthus
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This all perennial mixture of colorful flowers, once established, will provide years of beauty. Most varieties will not bloom until the second year but will continue to perform year after year with very little maintenance.
Prepare a bed of loose soil. Sprinkle seeds in prepared area and cover loosely with soil. Keep area moist until the plants are about 6” tall. It really is that easy.
SEED INFORMATION:
Lifecycle: Perennial mix
Time to Maturity: Blooms second year in most areas
Sun Requirement: Full sun preferred
Packet Weight: 600mg
Bloom Season: Spring, summer, fall
Height: Varies
Uses: For permanent plantings
Low Maintenance: Yes
Lbs. Per Acre (First Seeding): 4 to 5 lbs
Lbs. Per Acre (Reseeding): 2 lbs
Oz Per 1000 Sq Ft: 1.5 ounces
Region: Most of North America
MIX BREAKDOWN
Siberian Wallflower, Lance Leaved Coreopsis, Purple Coneflower, Blanketflower, Blue Flax, Perennial Lupine, Russel Lupine, Shasta Daisy, Sweet William, Gayfeather, Dwarf Columbine, Maltese Cross, Evening Primrose, Purple Moss Verbena, Black-Eyed Susan, Prairie Coneflower, Dwarf Red Coneflower, Greyheaded Coneflower.
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Materials: NonGMO Seed