This perennial wildflower is 1-2½’ tall, sending up one or more unbranched stems from the base. Depending on environmental conditions, these flowering stems are more or less erect, or they can sprawl across the ground. The stems are gray-green or gray-blue, and hairless. Arranged around each stem, there are dense whorls of small leaves. These leaves are up to 1½” long and less than ¼” across; they are linear-oblong, gray-green or gray-blue, smooth. The blooming period usually occurs during early to mid-summer. The short-lived flowers open during the early morning and close by noon. Culture: Sow, in early spring after last frost date for your area, in a well tilled soil, raked smooth. Choose a sunny location. Broadcast seed evenly and rake lightly into the soil. Regular watering is essential to establish plants. During growing season, spot weeding where needed.
Blue Flax
If you want a graceful native wildflower with delicate blue blooms that open in the morning sun, Blue Flax brings natural beauty and resilience to sunny landscapes. Sow in early spring, keep watered while establishing, and enjoy a low-maintenance perennial that thrives in open, well-drained soil.
Planting guide:
Type: Perennial
Height: 1′-2½’ (30-75 cm)
Planting Depth: 1/8″ (3 mm)
Seed Spacing: NA
Thinning Height: Spot Weed
Spacing After Thinning: NA
Days to Germination: 30
Variety: 993
Heirloom
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Planting guide: Type: Annual. Height: 24″-36″ or 60-70cm. Planting depth: 1/8′ or 3mm Seed spacing: 2″ or 5cm. Thinning height: Thinning not recommended. Sapcing after thinning: 8″-12″ or 20-30cm. Days to germination: 15-20
Variety: 851
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Planting guide: Type: annual. Height: 1′ or 30cm. Planting depth: 1/4″ or 6mm. Seed spacing: 1″ or 2.5cm. Thinning height: 2″ or 5cm. Spacing after thinning: 6″-10″ or 20-25cm. Days to germination: 10-15
Variety: 843
Looking for sweet scent and soft elegance? Royal Family Sweet Peas climb gracefully with fragrant flowers perfect for trellises and beautiful homegrown bouquets.
Planting guide: Type: Annual. Height: 6′ or 180cm. Planting depth: 1.5″ or 3.75cm. Seed spacing: 1″ or 2.5cm. Thinning height: 2″ or 5cm. Spacing after thinning: 3″-6″ or 7.5-15cm. Days to germination: 10-20
Variety: 877
You want sunflowers that feel artistic and full of movement instead of ordinary. Joker Sunflower guides you to a garden bursting with layered color, textured blooms, and long-stemmed flowers perfect for cutting all season long.
Planting guide:
Bloom Color: Red, orange, brown blend rimmed with gold
Sow: Directly where plants will grow
Germinates: 10-14 days
Height: 6′-7′
Sun: Full sun
Soil: Normal, loamy
Moisture: Moist, well drained
Spacing: Thin 12″-15″ apart when plants are 3″ tall
Variety: 999
You want dramatic, rich color that makes your garden and bouquets stand out. Velvet Queen Sunflower delivers deep crimson blooms on tall stems, helping you create striking arrangements with ease.
Planting guide:
Bloom Color: Crimson with dark brown center
Sow: Directly where plants will grow
Germinates: 10-14 days
Height: 5′-8′
Sun: Full sun
Soil: Normal, loamy
Moisture: Moist, well drained
Spacing: 18″ apart when plants are 3″ tall
Variety: 999
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Planting guide: Type: Annual. Height: 12″-14″ or 30-35. Planting depth: 1/4″ or 6mm. Seed spacing: 1″ or 2.5cm. Thinning height: 3″-4″ or 7.5-10cm. Spacing after thinning 1″ or 2.5cm. Days to germination: 10-15.
Variety: 868
You want cheerful, full blooms that bring instant joy to your garden and home. Sungold Tall Sunflower helps you grow fluffy, pompom-style flowers that shine in bouquets and make summer feel brighter.
Planting guide:
Bloom Color: Golden Yellow
Sow: Directly where plants will grow
Germinates: 7-10 days
Height: 5′-6′
Sun: Full sun
Soil: Normal, loamy
Moisture: Moist, well drained
Spacing: 6″-12″ apart when plants are 3″ tall
Variety: 999
You want clean, professional-looking sunflowers that are easy to cut and arrange. Pro Cut Orange Sunflower gives you strong single stems and vibrant, pollen-free blooms that make every bouquet look intentional and polished.
Planting guide:
Bloom Color: Bright orange with dark brown center
Sow: Directly where plants will grow
Germinates: 7-14 days
Height: 4′
Sun: Full sun
Soil: Normal, loamy
Moisture: Moist, well drained
Spacing: Thin 6″ apart when plants are 3″ tall
Variety: 999
You want elegant sunflowers that brighten your garden without overwhelming it. Moonshine Sunflower helps you grow soft yellow blooms on strong stems that fill vases, attract pollinators, and shine all summer long.
Planting guide:
Bloom Color: Pale yellow petals surrounding dark centers
Sow: Directly where plants will grow
Germinates: 7-14 days
Height: 6’-8’
Sun: Full sun
Soil: Well drained, fertile
Moisture: Dry to moderate
Spacing: 12”-18” apart when plants are 3” tall
Variety: 999
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Planting guide: Tpye: annual. Height: 2′ or 60cm. Planting depth: 1/4″ or 6mm. Seed Spacing: 1″ or 2.5cm. Thinning height: 3″-4″ or 7.5-10cm. Spacing after thinning: 9″ or 23cm. Days to germination:21
Variety: 786
