Flower Seeds
All packets contain a minimum of 100 seeds unless otherwise stated.
We are currently offering 36 varieties of Flower Seeds.
New, Anchusa (Anchusa azurea) ($3.50)
Low growing, spreading biennial with beautiful vibrant blue/purple flowers. Prefers fertile moist soil. Easily plucked flowers are great in salads and the tender stems can be boiled, steamed or fried. Commonly called "Italian bugloss". Direct sow. (Approx. 30 seeds)
New, Blue Bachelor's Button (Centaurea cyanus) ($3.50)
Upright 2-3 foot annual plants produce abundant flowers. Loved by bees, the plant prefers full sun and thrives in any well-drained soil. Best sown direct. Also known as "Cornflower" and "Bluebottle", it is the national flower of Estonia. In herbalism, a decoction of cornflower is effective in treating conjunctivitis, and as a wash for tired eyes.
New, Honesty/Money Plant (Lunaria annua) ($3.50)
Biennial 2-3 ft. plant has herbaceous foliage and fragrant, early spring magenta flowers that attract major bees, butterflies and birds. Self-sows readily (or direct sow outdoors in fall or early spring). Seedpods resemble "coins" and are stunning dried and used in bouquets. Other names include Moonwort, Judas' Penny, Satin Flower, and Silver Dollars.
New, Matucana Sweet Pea (Lathyrus odoratus) ($3.50)
The slightly smaller flowers of this heritage Sicilian variety is more than made up for by the rich colour combination of claret red and violet. Highly scented on 3-6" stems.
New, Mixed Lupines ($3.50)
Lupinus angustifolius. This blend is a mix of colourful spikes of deep blue purple, red purple, white and a sweet white and pink. Plants come back bigger and more vigorous each year.
New, Scabiosa Ping Pong (Scabiosa stellata) ($3.50)
Native to southwestern Europe and North Africa, Scabiosa is known widely as an ornamental plant. The inflorescence is a spherical cluster of pale blue flower-heads to 8cm across, followed by attractive papery, spherical, bronze seed-heads that make wonderful dried arrangements. Scabiosa thrives in well drained soil with full sun. An incredibly beautiful plant that has to be seen to be believed! Is known by numerous names some of which include Drum Stick Star Scabious, Pincushion Flower, Star Flower, Sweet Scabious, Scabious Drumstick, Moonflower. (Approx. 20 seeds)
New, Shooting Star ($3.50)
(Dodecatheon sp) Exquisite coastal wildflower resembling Cyclamen. Does well in sunny location where there is not much competition from tall vegetation. Magenta blossoms.
New, Dark Orange French Marigold (Tagetes patula) ($3.50)
A hardy native of southern Europe, grows in all soils with good light. Great insecticidal companion, repels white fly in the tomato garden. Short, uniform dense plants. Many medicinal uses from the treatment of chronic ulcers and varicose veins, to reducing the pain and swelling of wasp or bee stings. A lotion made from the flowers is helpful with sprains and water distilled from the flowers relieves inflamed and sore eyes.
New, Yellow Bush/Tree Lupine (Lupinus arboreus) ($3.50)
Short-lived perennial growing to 2-meters high with a deep taproot. Tolerates temperatures down to -12C and is an effective nitrogen fixer. Grey-green leaves are hairless on top, silky underneath. Covered with short racemes of delicately perfumed, pale yellow flowers after the first year. Produces poisonous, soft hairy seed pods. Scarlfy seeds. (Approx. 25 seeds)
New, Sunflower Mix (Helianthus spp) ($3.50)
A new mix of dazzling and radiant annuals from the Aster family, always a treat in the garden especially for beneficial insects. Great fall fare for birds. Prefer well drained soil. Drought tolerant.
New, Pink & White Cosmos Mix (Cosmos bipinnatus) ($3.50)
4-5 foot, annual, free flowering single beauties. Carefree and easy to save for seed. Bloom from midsummer to frost, deadheading provides long lasting display. Tolerates practically any soil, though does prefer full sun. Direct sow after last frost.
Amber Jewel Marigold (Tagetes sp.) ($3.50)
Beautiful bright orange/yellow Marigold. 2 feet high plants with 2" wide flowers. (From Sharon Doobenen)
Blue Seeded Breadseed Poppy (Papaver somniferum var. nigrum) ($3.50)
Slate-blue seeds, widely used on baked goods as "poppy seeds" for breads, cakes, bagels, and in Middle Eastern delicacies such as halva. Seeds yield a quality oil used for salads and for making soap and ointments.
Bolander's Phacelia (Phacelia bolanderi) ($3.50)
Beautiful herbaceous perennial bearing 3/4" - 1" lavender/purple flowers. Grows well in moist to dry shade and full sun with water, flowering mid-season. Native to the west coast.
Burgundy Gaillardia/Blanket Flower (Gaillardia X grandiflora) ($3.50)
Perennial. Blooms first year. Raised centers with burgundy petals. Great for borders and cutting gardens. Flowers all summer. Grows well in poor soils, requiring little water once established. Deadheading will keep it producing beautiful blooms into the autumn season. (Approx. 60 seeds)
Calendula Mix (Calendula officinalis) ($3.50)
Sometimes called Pot Marigold, Calendula is an annual with light-yellow-to-orange blossoms that brings sunshiny brightness to gardens for most of the year. Usually about two feet high, it has coarse surfaces and many branches. The leaves are oblong, without teeth or with small inconspicuous teeth. They are three to six inches long. The flower heads are from two to three inches across and have several rows of ray florets and a central cluster of tubular flowers. Calendula blossoms appear about six weeks after planting and will keep blooming until the first snows. This is an electric mix of yellows and oranges. An extremely hardy plant that flowers here even in winter. Often used in skin lotions. Flower petals are a special salad addition. Stagger plantings for continuous display. Self-sows readily.
Coreopsis Tinctoria ($3.50)
Hardy annual, growing 2-3 feet, that stands poor dry soil and blooms abundantly through summer and autumn. Golden yellow flowers with beautifully fluted petals. Look amazing when planted en masse. Excellent cut flower.
Evening Primrose (Oenothera lamarckiana) ($3.50)
Bright yellow 2" church bell blooms on elegant 3 to 5 foot tall spires. This plant is attractive to bees & butterflies and has a long-blooming period (mid-summer into fall). Roots can been eaten as a vegetable and the shoots as a salad. These hardy plants prefer full sun and well drained soil and is in fact, drought-tolerant. Sow in early spring or fall. Self seeds. Hardy annual.
Magenta Snap Dragon (Antirrhinum majus) ($3.50)
Annual to short-lived perennial. Great accent plant for the garden and a bumble bee favourite. Tall spires of large stunning magenta flowers with a yellow throat. Warm start seeds in early spring.
Munstead Lavender (Lavendula angustifolia) ($3.50)
A small compact variety of English lavender. Extremely fragrant spikes of edible blue flowers. Cold hardy and drought tolerant. Great insect attracter. Sow in spring.
Musgrave Medley Sweet Pea (Lathyrus odoratus) ($3.50)
Highly scented flowers in vibrant hues of red, salmons, red rimmed white, purples and mauves on 3-6 stems. (Minimum 25 seeds)
Rose Campion (Lychnis coronaria) ($3.50)
A plant in gardens since at least the 1500s. Bright magenta rose single bloom above downy silver-grey leaves. Full sun to half-sun. Drought tolerant and deer resistant. Needs light soil and good drainage. Will bloom the second summer after planting and will self seed generously. Height 2 feet. Also called Mullein Pink.
Sensation Sweet Pea (Lathyrus odoratus) ($3.50)
White flowers with lavender edged trim, supported on long 7-12" stems. Elegant with delightful heady scent. (Minimum 25 seeds)
Shoo Fly Plant (Nicandra physalodes) ($3.50)
"Splash of Cream". Peruvian annual growing 3-4 feet. Creamy white and splashy green leaves with purple stems. Small bushes grow multiple purple/blue flowers which turn into unique paper pods. This plant does repel flies and is grown in the greenhouse to attract and kill whiteflies. Also known as "Apple of Peru".
Tennessee Coneflower (Echinacea tennesseensis) ($3.50)
Rare Echinacea, endangered in its natural habitat. Beautiful erect purple ray flowers in contrast to the more drooping or curled flowers of other Echinaceas. A favourite for bees and butterflies. Until 1968 this species was thought to be virtually extinct, at which time botanists and conservationists made a concerted effort to bring it back - which they did. (Seed contains some chaff.)
Transylvanian Sage (Salvia transylvanica) ($3.50)
Herbaceous perennial growing to 2 feet with spires of purple blue flowers. Grows well in moist soils, also fairly drought tolerant. An excellent humming bird, butterfly and insect attracter. Sow in fall or early spring.
Zinnia (Zinnia elegans) ($3.50)
2-3 ft tall plants with beautiful 3-4 inch double blooms, in scarlet, rose, salmon, orange, and yellow, until late fall. Gorgeous cut flower. Prefers full sun and warm soil to thrive. Easy to grow, cutting increases blooming. (Approx. 50 seeds)
Cempoalxochitl Marigold (Tagetes Erecta) ($3.50)
Wild Mexican heirloom species from Oaxaca. Produces 3 foot tall bushes, loaded with rich scented, vivid yellow flat disc flowers. A true heat lover and very rare. (Pronounced "Zem-pul-so-chee-tul").
Edible Dianthus Mix (Dianthus spp.) ($3.50)
Hardy and profuse perennials, with mixed colours of pinks, reds and whites and doubles. These flowers have a long tradition of being used in potpouris, and made into syrup, by infusing the petals. (Clove Pinks are included in this mix.)
Bearberry Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster dammeri) ($3.50)
Low-growing shrub for sunny banks, retaining walls, rock gardens or containers. Small white flowers, followed by many scarlet berries. Beautiful autumn display. Resembles true bearberry (kinnikinnick).
Phacelia tanecetifolia ($3.50)
Annual with ferny, feathery foliage growing to 2 feet tall. Lightly scented gentian-blue blooms attract many bees and other beneficial insects. Excellent green manure.
Breadseed Poppy (Papaver somniferum) ($3.50)
Huge capsules on tall stems, excellent for dried flowers. To 6 feet with short-lived, large, delicate, pale mauve flowers. Capsules do not scatter seed like common poppies. Direct sow.
Poppy Mix (Papaver spp.) ($3.50)
Special mix of the most stunning red, purple and mauve singles and doubles.
Poached Egg Plant (Limnanthes douglasii) ($3.50)
Free-flowering annual prized for its showy, fragrant, inch-wide, white, yellow-centred flowers. Good bee plant in early spring. Direct sow.
Lemon Gem Marigold (Tagetes tenuifolia) ($3.50)
Plant these bushy, lemon-scented plants in knot gardens and walkway edging to enjoy the glorious scent. The profuse, edible, lemon-yellow blossoms are a delightful addition to salads, as fish garnishes and in cold drinks.
Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-Mist/Miss Jekyll) ($3.50)
Native to southern Europe, north Africa and southeast Asia, this heirloom flower has been grown in gardens since the 1600's. Bright blue, semi-double flowers which seem to float amidst the finely cut leaves. Commonly called "Love-in-a-Mist".