Fresh Seed Packets

Annual Wildflower Mix Seed Packets

A sun loving, one-season annual wildflower seed mix. Supplement your perennial gardens for maximum color or plant in it's own space.

More than 20 annual wild flower varieties have been carefully blended into this quality, easy-to-grow mixture. These annual wildflower seed mix packets produce colorful plants throughout the growing season. Many varieties will re-seed themselves, and produce for years. The large selection insures that some varieties will survive wherever planted. Need wildflower seeds for shade instead? We have that, too!

Planting Information

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.

Packet size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"

Region: North America
310-320 Seeds Per Wildflower Seed Packet
Use: Single Season
Height: Varies
Low Maintenance: Yes
Bloom Season: Summer to Fall
Lifecycle: Annual

Annual Wildflower Seed Mix Breakdown

Baby Blue-Eyes, Forget-Me-Not Chinese, Candytuft Annual, Aster Single Mix, Cosmos Sensation Mix, Larkspur Rocket, California Poppy, Five-Spot, Corn Poppy, Dwarf Godetia, Bird's Eyes, Snapdragon, African Daisy, Creeping Daisy, Clarkia, Catchfly, Dwarf Plains Coreopsis, African Stick Daisy, Sweet Alyssum

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Artichoke, Green Globe Seed Packets

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
Seeds Per Packet: 50
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

Packet size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"

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Arugula, Roquette Seed Packets

Packet size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"

Spice up your salad mix with arugula! The white flowers are also edible with a spicy, nutty flavor.

Start planting arugula seeds in a prepared container or garden bed in early spring. Can be harvested as soon as 20 days for baby greens. Flowers are edible. You can also purchase arugula seeds in bulk from us. Also known as rucola.

ARUGULA SEEDS INFORMATION:

Lifecycle: annual
Time to Maturity: about 1 month
Sun Requirement: sun/part shade
Spacing: 8" apart
Depth: 1/8 inch
320-325 Arugula Seeds Per Packet
Bloom Season: n/a
Height: Leafy plants grow 6 to 12 inches while in the harvest stage.
Uses: edible, container, salad mix
Low Maintenance : yes
Plant Scientific Name: Eruca vesicaria ssp. sativa

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Asparagus, Mary Washington Seed Packets

Mary Washington Asparagus

A perennial vegetable, plant them once and enjoy these delicious spears season after season. Initial cuttings will be ready in two years, and then annually after. Asparagus is worth waiting for. Healthy and succulent, grill or freeze to save your harvest!

Start indoors 8-12 weeks and keep moist. Seedlings emerge in 10-14 days. Alternately, direct sow in the spring when soil is 60° or warmer. Harden off and move outside to a bed that will not be disturbed when seedlings are 6-10 inches tall. Do not harvest the first year. Wait until late fall to cut tops for the following years regrowth. Harvest in 24 months.

Packet size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"

SEED INFORMATION:

Lifecycle: perennial (vegetable)
Sowing Method: transplant or direct sow
Time to Maturity/Harvest: 24 months
Sun Requirement: Full Sun is Ideal
Germination: 60°F or warmer
Spacing: 2"
Depth: 1/2"
Height: 9"
Seeds/Oz: 360
Seeds Per Packet: 50
Uses: eating and freezing, full of nutrients including fiber, folate and vitamins A, C and K
Heirloom Year: 1900 Heirloom
Plant Scientific Name: Asparagus officinalis

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Baby's Breath Covent Garden Seed Packets

Clouds of dainty white flowers grace these classic plants. A complimentary addition to your garden or containers! Or enjoy them inside as an excellent cut flower.

Prepare a bed or container of loose soil. Sprinkle baby's breath seeds in prepared area and cover loosely with soil. Keep the area moist until seedlings begin to emerge. Thin to 12" apart. Keep stems pinched back to promote bushiness.

Packet size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"

Gypsophila Seed Information:

Lifecycle: annual
Time to Maturity:
Sun Requirement: sun
Spacing: 12" apart
Depth: surface
525-535 Baby's Breath Seeds Per Packet
Bloom Season: summer
Height: 24" to 36"
Uses: garden bed, container, cut flower, dried flower
Low Maintenance : yes
Seeds/Oz: 23000
Sowing Method: Direct Sow
Plant Scientific Name: Gypsophila

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Basil, Genovese Sweet Seed Packets

Packet size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"

A classic pesto basil! This herb gives you a double dose of both fragrance and flavor. Sweet Genovese basil seeds are a wonderful choice for growing both inside and outside.

Planting Directions:

To start inside, plant sweet Genovese basil seeds 1/4 inch deep in starting mix. Transplant 10" apart after all danger of frost has passed. To start outside plant in late spring when danger of frost is passed. Thin to 10" apart. Great for both containers and gardens! Sweet basil seeds are very frost sensitive.

Seed Information:

Lifecycle: annual
Time to Maturity: about 2 1/2 months
Sun Requirement: sun
Spacing: 8"
Depth: 1/4 inch
320-330 Sweet Basil Seeds Per Packet
Bloom Season: Summer
Height: 2-3 feet
Uses: edible, dried, container, indoor/outdoor
Seeds/Oz: 10,000
Ideal Germination Temperature: 65F
Sowing Method: Transplant
Plant Scientific Name: Ocimum basilicum
Seed Count: Approx. 290 seeds per 400mg

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Basil, Lemon Seed Packets

Packet size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"

This herb gives you a double dose of both fragrance and flavor. A wonderful choice for growing both inside and outside.

Great for both containers and gardens. Very frost sensitive.

To start inside, plant seeds 1/4 inch deep in starting mix. Transplant 10 inches apart after all danger of frost has passed. To start outside, plant in late spring when danger of frost has passed. Thin to 10 inches apart. Harvest: 2.5 months. Container approved.

Seed Information:

Lifecycle: annual
Sowing Method: start inside or direct sow
Time to Maturity/Harvest: about 2 1/2 months
Sun Requirement: full sun
Ideal Germination: 75-85°F
Spacing: 10”
Depth: 1/4”
Height: 3’
Seeds Per Packet: 355-365
Lbs./Acre: 8
Uses: use fresh or dried in cooking or as a mosquito repellent
Plant Scientific Name: Ocimum basilicum citriodorumm

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Basil, Purple Opal Seed Packets

Gorgeous purple color and excellent basil flavor, dark opal basil is a great choice for cooking and garnishing!

To start inside, plant purple basil seeds 1/4 inch deep in starting mix. Transplant 10" apart after all danger of frost has passed. To start outside, plant dark opal basil in late spring when danger of frost is passed. Thin to 10" apart. Great for both containers and gardens! Very frost sensitive.

Packet size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"

Seed Information:

Lifecycle: annual
Time to Maturity: about 2 1/2 months
Sun Requirement: sun
Spacing: 8" apart
Depth: 1/4 inch
505-515 Purple Basil Seeds Per Packet
Bloom Season: Summer
Height: 12-18"
Uses: edible, dried, container, indoor/outdoor
Low Maintenance : yes
Seeds/Oz: 14000
Ideal Germination Temperature: 60F
Sowing Method: Transplant
Plant Scientific Name: Osmin Purple

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Beans, Henderson's Lima Bean Seed Packets

Henderson Lima Beans are a classic variety that has been found in gardens for generations! These heirloom lima bean seeds grow into a productive, bushy plant that does well in both garden beds and containers.

Heirloom lima bean seeds should be planted about 1 1/2 inches deep and 3 inches apart after danger of frost. Can be planted in rows or sections 2 feet apart. No need for trellis as Henderson Lima Beans grow low to the ground in a compact bush.

Seed Information:

Lifecycle: annual (vegetable)
Sowing Method: direct
Time to Maturity/Harvest: about 2 months
Sun Requirement: sun
Ideal Germination: 75°F
Spacing: 3"
Depth: 1 1/2"
Height: 18-24"
Seeds/Oz: 100
Seeds Per Packet: 10-15
Uses: salads, casseroles, soups, canning— low-fat source of healthy complex carbs, fiber, and protein, rich in potassium, iron, magnesium, and vitamin C, they also provide zinc, calcium, vitamin K, and vitamin A
Heirloom Year: 1888 Heirloom
Plant Scientific Name: Phaseolus lunatus

Packet size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"

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Beans, Provider Bush Bean Seed Packets

An easy, productive green bean seed choice for your garden! Wonderful space savers for a smaller garden or for growing in containers. Use this tasty bean for canning, freezing and eating fresh to enjoy the multiple health benefits of beans during the growing season and beyond!

Provider Bush Bean seeds should be planted about 1 inch deep and 2 inches apart after danger of frost. Can be planted in rows or sections 3 feet apart. No need for trellis as Provider Bush Beans grow low to the ground in a compact bush. Very prolific producer. We also carry bulk green bean seeds.

Seed Information:

Lifecycle: annual (vegetable)
Time to Maturity: about 1 & 1/2 months
Sun Requirement: sun
Spacing: 2" apart
Depth: 1 inch
20-30 Seeds Per Packet
Seeds/Oz: 100
Ideal Germination Temperature: 75F
Sowing Method: Direct
Heirloom Year: 1965 Heirloom
Plant Scientific Name: Phaseolus vulgaris

Packet size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"

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Bee Feed Wildflower Mix Seed Packets

Give back to nature with this gorgeous bee feed flower mix! It provides nectar and pollen to honey bees, wild bees and other pollinators. It’s also ideal for borders and garden beds. Enjoy!

This bee feed mix is a blend of annual and perennial flowers that 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. It contains early, mid, and late blooming flowers in order to provide bee forage all season long. Flowers are suitable for short-tongued and long-tongued bees and come in a wide range of colors for an attractive display. We also carry bulk wildflower seeds for bees!

Prepare a bed of loose soil. Sprinkle bee feed 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!

Packet size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"

Seed Information:

Lifecycle: annual/perennial mix
Time to Maturity: varies
Sun Requirement: sun
Spacing: 3
Depth: 0.25"
595-600 Seeds Per Packet
Bloom Season: early summer to fall
Height: varies
Uses: Bee attractant
Low Maintenance : yes
Region: North America

Bee Feed Flower Mix Breakdown

Chinese Forget-Me-Not, Purple Coneflower, California Poppy, Blue Flax, Lance-Leaved Coreopsis, Annual Baby’s Breath, Corn Poppy, Crimson Clover, Siberian Wallflower, Clasping Coneflower, Indian Blanket, Baby Blue-Eyes, China Aster, Plains Coreopsis, Sweet Alyssum, Lavender Hyssop, Bergamot, Globe Gilia, New England Aster.

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Beets, Chioggia Bassano Seed Packets

These heirloom beet seeds yield sweet and beautiful produce! Pink and white stripes compliment any dish!

Plant Chioggia Beet seeds in deep, moist rich soil. Cover lightly with soil and water evenly. Thin when seedlings are 3-4 inches tall. Plant your Chioggia Beet seeds from spring to fall for a continuous harvest. The thinned greens can be eaten! Prepare the greens as you would spinach.

Seed Information:

Lifecycle: annual (vegetable)
Sowing Method: direct sow
Time to Maturity/Harvest: about 2 months
Sun Requirement: sun
Ideal Germination: 70°F
Spacing: 1"
Depth: 1/2"
Height: 2-4"
Seeds/Oz: 1,150
Seeds Per Packet: 220-225
Uses: eating raw and cooking with, excellent source of manganese, folate, vitamin C, magnesium, potassium, and fiber
Heirloom Year: 1840 Heirloom
Plant Scientific Name: Beta vulgaris

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Packet size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"

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Beets, Detroit Dark Red Seed Packets

Packet size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"

Wholesome and beneficial! Bring the heart benefits and superb taste of Detroit Red Beets to your garden!

Plant Detroit Dark Red Beet seeds in deep, moist rich soil. Cover lightly with soil and water evenly. Thin when seedlings are 3-4 inches tall. Plant from spring to fall for a continuous harvest. The thinned greens can be eaten! Treat the greens as you would spinach.

Seed Information:

Lifecycle: annual (vegetable)
Time to Maturity: about 3 1/2 months
Sun Requirement: sun
Spacing: 2" apart
Depth: 1/2 inch
175-185 Seeds Per Packet
Seeds/Oz: 1500
Ideal Germination Temperature: 60F
Sowing Method: Direct
Heirloom Year: 1982 Heirloom
Plant Scientific Name: Beta vulgaris

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Bird & Butterfly Wildflower Mix Seed Packets

This colorful, vibrant mix will attract all of your favorite winged friends! Blooms, nectar and seeds - something for everyone!

This annual and perennial mixture is great for creating a backyard habitat to attract your favorite winged wildlife. Flowers in this mix will provide colorful blooms all season long as well as nectar and seed for songbirds, hummingbirds and butterflies.

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!

Packet size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"

Seed Information:

Lifecycle: annual/perennial mix
Time to Maturity:
Sun Requirement: sun
Packet Weight: 600 mg
Bloom Season: summer to fall
595-600 Seeds Per Packet
Height: varies
Uses: Bird attractant, Bee attractant, Butterfly attractant, Pollinator
Low Maintenance : yes
Oz Per 1000 Sq Ft: 8 Ounces
Region: Midwest, Northeast, Northwest, Southeast, Southwest, Texas/Oklahoma, Canada, Western

Mix Breakdown

Annual Candytuft, Siberian Wallflower, Rocket Larkspur, Perennial Lupine, Gayfeather, Purple Coneflower, Blanketflower, Orange California Poppy, Single Mix China Aster, Cornflower, Indian Blanket, Lance Leaved Coreopsis, Dwarf Godetia, Prairie Coneflower, Dwarf Plains Coreopsis, Lemon Mint, Butterfly Milkweed, Tall White Sweet Alyssum, Black-Eyed Susan

Scientific Names: Iberis amara, Erysimum, Consolida ajacis, Lupinus perennis, Liatris, Echinacea, Gaillardia, Eschscholzia californica, Callistephus chinensis, Centaurea cyanus, Gaillardia pulchella, Coreopsis lanceolata, Clarkia amoena, Ratibida, Coreopsis tinctoria, Monarda citriodora, Asclepias tuberosa, Lobularia maritima, Rudbeckia hirta

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Black-Eyed Susan Seed Packets

A gorgeous bright classic yellow flower to have in your gardens and borders! Easy and drought tolerant, they make long lasting cut flowers. A wonderful perennial addition to any cutting garden. Larval host for the Gorgone Checkerspot and Bordered Patch butterflies.

Start inside 8 -10 weeks before last frost date. After 2 pairs of true leaves appear transfer to larger containers. Before transferring to garden accustom plants to the outside by moving to a sheltered shady area for a week.

Seed Information:

Lifecycle: perennial
Time to Maturity:
Sun Requirement: sun
Spacing: 12"
Depth: 1/8 inch
660-665 Seeds Per Packet
Bloom Season: late spring to summer
Height: 12" - 36"
Uses: drought tolerant, pollinator, cut flowers
Low Maintenance : yes
Seeds/Oz: 100000
Sowing Method: Transplant
Plant Scientific Name: Rudbeckia hirta

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Broccoli, Green Sprouting Seed Packets

Packet size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"

Enjoy this cold hardy plant from spring to fall! Prolific and healthy, Green Sprouting Calabrese Broccoli is a must-have!

Calabrese Broccoli seeds can be planted 1/2 inch deep in spring and again in midsummer for a second fall harvest. Thin seedlings to 16" apart. After you harvest the main head, leave the stem and enjoy smaller heads that continue to form on side shoots!

Seed Information:

Lifecycle: annual (vegetable)
Time to Maturity: about 2 1/2 months
Sun Requirement: sun
Spacing: 16" apart
Depth: 1/2 inch
145-150 Calabrese Broccoli Seeds Per Packet
Seeds/Oz: 9000
Ideal Germination Temperature: 55-65F
Sowing Method: Transplant
Heirloom Year: 1880 Heirloom Broccoli
Plant Scientific Name: Brassica oleracea var. italica

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Brussel Sprouts, Long Island Seed Packets

Packet size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"

Cold hardy! A prolific producer, our Long Island Improved Brussel Sprout seeds have been a garden standard for over a 100 years!

Seeds can be planted in garden in spring 1/4 inch deep in prepared soil or started inside in April. Thin plants 20" apart. Water regularly. Roots are shallow and should be mulched to protect from weeds and potential damage. The Long Island Improved Brussel Sprout is sweeter after a few frosts!