FLOWERS and VINES

Most of our seed packages are $2.50 unless otherwise stated
Your entire seed order ships for only $3.00.
Does not include heavy or large seed such as Black Walnut.

Don't forget to check our Herb section as well. Many herbs are overlooked for their ornamental value
because gardeners tend to assume herbs are just for 'herbing'. Don't miss out on the unique properties of
the herb other than medicinal purpose.

AMARANTHUS - FUCHSIA Amaranthus 250+ seeds - $2.50. In the photo provided, my younger son stands next to one single growth of this beautiful Amaranthus. It's hard to believe that one single seed, yes, ONE, will produce a plant of this size. And just imagine...there are hundreds of seeds in this package!

Amaranth is traditionally a leafy green plant with attractive seed heads in long mass groupings of seed heads. This one in particular is a brilliant fuchsia (think pinkish red) which seems to absolutely glow in the sunshine, and is simply amazing at sunset! The stems are fuchsia, the leaves and the veins, it's quite a bright one, not a dull and boring green. It is very easy to grow, and here in Northeastern Oklahoma, comes back without fail everywhere the seeds have fallen. Have no fear, don't want it there? Just yank it up. For edible purposes, simply harvest young greens 5-6 weeks after sowing. Growing 2-4' tall, it is very impressive planted in mass, or simply in a grouping surrounded by stones or landscaping rock. Makes a nice fresh cut flower or filler. Though suggested to be in the full sun, many of our plants are in the partial sun and they do just wonderfully! Planting is so easy! Start indoors 2-4 weeks before the last frost in spring. Sow seeds in a good seed starting mix, not potting soil. Cover seeds very lightly with preferably sifted soil...not too much! Mist soil well. Begins best in a 70 degree environment.in 6-10 days. These seeds are tiny, so please don't despair. Little seeds grow just as well as large seeds.

AMARANTHUS - LOVE LIES BLEEDING Polygonum orientale 250+ seeds - $2.50 Yet another of the fabulous Amaranthus we grow here at Wuv'n Acres. An heirloom treasure you'll want to grow and save seeds from for future gardeners! An easy to grow annual plant featuring long reddish colored strands of tiny blooms with a bounty of precious seed inside. A mere shake of the limb releases many seed, therefore making it a wonderful self-seeding plant. Don't want the extras? Simply pull them up, it's that easy. Late summer to fall flowering. Can reach 60" tall. Protect from strong winds to prevent breakage. Excellent everlasting choice in floral displays. Appreciates rich, well drained soil.

BEE BALM / PURPLE BERGAMOT Monarda Fistulosa Bergamot $2.50 - package = 1 smidgen (approx. 100+ seeds) What a unique bloom this one sports! It reminds me of a sparkler on the 4th of July, only fuzzy. It's minty fresh scent calls our winged friends from afar. You'll be amazed at the butterflies this one brings in. Very easy to propagate by seed or root division in spring or late fall. After the first blooming session has ended and seed heads are dry, you can cut the plant back to bring on a fresh burst of attractive foliage. Nice!

BLACKBERRY LILY / LEOPARD LILY Belamcanda chinensis 20+ seeds - $2.50 Seeds benefit from a cold period, so fall planting is a good idea, or toss the seeds into the refrigerator until you are ready to plant them. Actually an iris, this big plant boasts hundreds of tiny yet wonderful toad lily blossoms! Quaint and quite interesting speckled flowers are a sweet treat topping off the sturdy foliage. Propagates easily, divides well. Performs even in partial shade. When it is time to harvest seeds, they truly do resemble a cluster of blackberries!

BUCKWHEAT - SEED PACKET $2.50 (Fagopyrum esculentum) 1 tsp. = approximately 100 seeds. Plenty! Here's a bit of trivia you won't want to forget! Did you know that buckwheat honey has eight times the antioxidant levels of clover honey? Don't believe me? Click here to read for yourself. Yep, not only is this pretty little plant beneficial to the soil when tilled under after it's lifecycle is completed, it attracts honeybees and has a multitude of uses. Don't forget about Buckwheat pancakes! Seeds are available in seed package for $2.50 or half pound packages for $5.00 for those who wish to grow a nice crop of Buckwheat. 2-3 pounds will cover 1,000 square foot. Grown as an annual.

BUTTERFLY WEED - ORANGE Asclepias tuberosa - $2.50 FOR 20+ SEEDS

BUTTER PRINT Abutilon theophrasti - 50+ seeds - $2.50
Seeds look like itty bitty hearts. Also known as Velvet Leaf, Piemarker Plant, Butter Print and China Jute. Not for fancy gardens, the purpose of planting this one would be for it's oddity and use in potpourri. Interesting rounded pods with raised ribs resemble a marker for pie slices. Though rumored to be used by farm housewives to make fancy designs on butter pats, this should not be used as such. It is merely a resemblance to the interesting twisted tops of individual butter servings. Leaves are so velvety soft, you can't help but to keep feeling them. A tall one indeed! A summer bloomer from Southern Asia.

CANNA 10 seeds - $2.50
Plant food choice of the South American Owl Butterfly! I will be more than happy to stratify (file) these before sending upon request. We have a unique method which allows for a smooth nick and keeps your fingers safe! Cannas are incredibly durable and very easy to grow. After filing, simply drop the seeds into a glass of clean, warmish-hot water. When they produce roots, plant them. Yep, it's that easy! Average height varies from 3-15 foot, depending on soil quality and amount of water provided. A nice blend of many colors including red, orange, yellow and more. Our current stock consists of King Humbert Orange, King Humbert Yellow, King Humbert Red, City of Portland, President Red and some very nice striped canna as well. While zones under 7 would be safer in digging up the rhizomes for winter storage, I have never dug mine up here in zone 7 and they survive every year in the ground just fine. Full sun / partial sun. Germinates in 10-20 days in proper conditions and lighting. A fun and easy tropical looking plant!

CASTOR BEAN Ricinus communis $2.50
A variety of colors and sizes.
Please see our CASTOR BEAN PAGE to order our Castor Bean varieties such as Zanzibar, Giant Red, Miniature Gray, Carmencita Red, Carmencita Pink, New Zealand Purple, Straight Run, Variety Pack and more!

CLEMATIS - SWEET AUTUMN VINE Clematis paniculata 50+ seeds - $2.50
Zones 4-9. A beautiful perennial vine that is absolutely covered in tiny white flowers, a brilliant burst of white even from distances far away when in full bloom. Seeds can be testy and sporadic to germinate, but the best way I've found to grow Clematis from seed is to fall plant the seeds, mark the spot, and allow them to go through natural fluctuations in temperatures. Come back in the spring and check for progress. Easily grown from seed and cuttings. A nice country touch! Beware the Epicauta pennsylvanica - a nasty black beetle that will devour your clematis. If you spot even just one beetle, treat your clematis immediately!

CLOVER - CRIMSON Trifolium incarnatum 50 seeds - $2.50
Also known as Italian Clover. Generally grows the average of 2 1/2 foot tall, topped by an erect tip in gorgeous scarlet red hues. Make a mass bed for the effect, plant in groups among your plants or just plant it in pots...there are numerous ways to grow it. In mass plant, you will find the area to look like a wave or red for weeks and weeks!

This winter annual does best in zones 6 and all zones warmer. but I have had no problem here in zone 6-7 Northeastern Oklahoma. I often plant this legume with Buckwheat, another tidy cover crop! It prefers moist soil and does not tolerate drought well. In other words, water it and care for it like any other plant. We wouldn't look too good without water, would we? Grows faster than other clovers and thus is a beneficial helper in keeping the weeds out! A p.h. of 6.5 is most preferred for crimson clover, but don't fret if you don't know what this means. Basically, you need decent soil for it to do well. Tolerates a bit of shade but prefers the full sun. Simply plant 1/2-3/4" in a well tilled area and keep watered. Often planted in late summer or in the fall at least six weeks prior to the first fall frost in order to give it time to get established and set for the winter. In areas where the temperature does not get below -10 degrees, it will return come spring for a beautiful display. After it's season is over with, simply till it under to aid in adding nitrogen to your soil! This is one "cannot lose" plant to grow!

CLOVER - NEW ZEALAND WHITE DUTCH Trifolium repens $2.50 per 1/2 TSP. SEEDS = Plenty!
Remember when you were a kid, a flower child, perhaps? Sitting in the park plucking long strands of clover, twisting and braiding them into necklaces, bracelets? Pretending you were a princess? Okay, well at least I did. *chuckle* The White Dutch Clover is also known as Ladino Clover. Just a bit of trivia for you. A perennial clover which does well in zones 6-9. In late spring to early summer, this clover grows on average about a foot tall. Sprinkle this spoonful here and there in full sun, well drained soil. Allow new seeds to dry and fall from the plant and you'll find more next season.

COCKSCOMB (CRISTATA) Celosia cristata $2.50. Approx. 200 seeds per scoop. Even after the gardening season has been tucked away for winter, this wonderful plant will provide you with a beautiful bouquet to get you through until spring! Picked when dry, the colors remain in beautiful hues of deep pink and fuchsia. Wow. What a gorgeous dried floral display! I have a nice display of these in our bathroom for all to see year 'round.

COLUMBINE Aquilegia $2.50. Very attractive and oddly unique blooms! A nice mixture of yellow, pink, purple, every Columbine we grow is tossed into this lovely mixture! Barlows, Winkys, so much more! Includes McKana's giant - very attractive with unique, perhaps odd, blooms! McKana's Giant Columbine will make quite a statement in your garden. A favorite among Columbine growers, McKanas will quickly become your favorite, too!

COTTON - NATURAL BROWN Gossypium hirsutum Nankeen 5 seeds - $2.50
My apologies for the low seed count. Supply is scarce and we
would rather share a bit than hog them all. Limited supply for a limited time. Hopefully next year will be better. Natural brown color, natural seeds, natural cotton, no chemicals. Not just scraggly plants on a farm, no sir! When grown in a garden and cared for properly, cotton makes an absolutely beautiful plant. Those not familiar with cotton may not even know what it is until it bursts forth with it's fuzzy bolls! A mixed seed package with creamy yellow and blended pink blooms. Fibers are white. Requires a long growing season and plenty of warm full sunshine. Very nice plant with interesting foliage and attractive Hibiscus-like flowers followed by bolls (pods) full of cotton-covered seeds. Very pretty!

CYPRESS VINE Ipomoea 20+ seeds - $2.50
Often mixed up with the Cardinal Climber, this one is much airy, with fern-like foliage, very fine and feathery. Cardinal climber seeds look typical of morning glory seeds, while the Cypress Vine seeds look like small rodent droppings. A delight to hummingbirds, attracted to it's long-throated red blooms about the foliage. An annual 8-10' climber, this one is so pretty.

DATURA - LILAC THROATED JIMSON Datura stramonium / Jimsonweed 50 seeds $2.50. Also referred to as Common Thorn-apple. A tall Datura with smaller flowers than Datura. Throats are lined with deep purple hues! Plants can become five foot tall with ease, so support from winds may be necessary. Blooms up until late summer, then followed by large spine-covered seed pods which create interest. Use gloves when handling seedpods, you'll surely be poked, which really itches! Yes, many people consider this particular plant a weed. One of those 'eye of the beholder' things, I guess.

DATURA / WHITE DATURA 50 seeds $2.50
Even young plants put off hundreds of huge 6" blooms which smell wonderful! Honeybees can't help themselves when it comes to the sweet smell calling them closer. Profusions of blooms every evening can be kept going full speed ahead by simply removing the spent blossoms, which can number in the hundreds, and we're not kidding. I have a dozen of these plants that are several years old now along the front of our fence by the road, and WOW, does that attract attention! Very easy to grow perennial beauty! See additional pictures here: (1) (2) (3)

DATURA - TRIPLE PURPLE 20 seeds $2.50
Stunning flowers will have your neighbors green with envy! In our area, the frost will kill these pretty plants, so I dig mine in the fall to live in the greenhouse over winter. Another item of confusion due to folks using the wrong common names. This plant is of Datura, not Brugmansia. Brugmansia plants are known as "Angel's Trumpets" because the flowers look down as if 'angels' would look down from a 'heaven', whereas the Datura features blooms which face upward. Often called the "Devil's Trumpets" as if they were devils down below looking up toward a 'heaven'. Now that we have that mystery solved, you must grow them in your garden! Stunning trumpet shaped blooms feature two and often three frilly necked ruffles about the blooms. Not one, not two, but three within itself. Beautiful!

FOUR O'CLOCKS - SEEDS - FRAGRANT / MARVEL OF PERU PINK Mirabilis jalapa 20+ seeds - $2.50
Absolutely fragrant perennial you must have! Beekeepers, you'll surely want this one around, it calls the honeybees from miles around to it's bounty of wonderfully fragrant blooms in bright and light pink. Plants grow by both seed and return in warmer climates from root. Our roots are now several years old and put off the biggest bounty of blooms ever! Very easy to grow and sow.
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FOUR O'CLOCKS - SEEDS - FRAGRANT / MARVEL OF PERU YELLOW Mirabilis jalapa 20+ seeds - $2.50
Absolutely fragrant perennial you must have! Beekeepers, you'll surely want this one around, it calls the honeybees from miles around to it's bounty of wonderfully fragrant blooms in bright and light yellow. Plants grow by both seed and return in warmer climates from root. Our roots are now several years old and put off the biggest bounty of blooms ever! Very easy to grow and sow.
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FOUR O'CLOCKS - SEEDS FRAGRANT / MARVEL OF PERU MIX Mirabilis jalapa 20+ seeds - $2.50
Absolutely fragrant perennial you must have! Beekeepers, you'll surely want this one around, it calls the honeybees from miles around to it's bounty of wonderfully fragrant blooms in light pink, bright - almost fluorescent pink, and yellow. Plants grow by both seed and return in warmer climates from root. My roots are now several years old and put off the biggest bounty of blooms ever! Very easy to grow and sow.
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FOUR O'CLOCKS - TUBERS / ROOTS - FRAGRANT MARVEL OF PERU Mirabilis jalapa 1/2 pound of roots / tubers - $10.00. Mixed colors. Will dig and ship late April through about September. For those with shorter seasons or if you just can't wait a full year to see blooms from seed, we offer topped (foliage removed) tubers. Fear not, plant them early enough and you'll see blooms the same season. I will send the largest tubers I can find and mix in some other sizes. Generally, tubers with a pink tinge will bear pink flowers, the greenish-yellow tips will sport yellow blooms. This item will require Flat Rate shipping of $4.95.

HOLLYHOCKS - Click here for our Hollyhock collections!

HONEYSUCKLE - JAPANESE PURPLE LEAF - PLANT / DIVISION Lonicera japonica purpurea Of the Caprifoliaceae family. One plant - $5.00. Plants may be small, but I'll be generous. In other words, you'll get more than one if I'm in a good mood. (Heh heh, just kidding, you will be happy) Best in zones 6-11. 10-15 foot long perennial vines featuring pretty blooms mid-spring to mid-fall. Does quite well in sun to partial shade, and loves something to climb on. Evergreen deciduous foliage. I've been waiting for the seeds from our wonderful Japanese Honeysuckle, and my patience has been rewarded! We have this gorgeous deep hued Honeysuckle planted at the base of a frame I hope will one day be covered! Wonderful scent, sturdy and a great choice for those who think they can't grow anything. Nothing spells sweet summer like a whiff of Honeysuckle. Not a good plant choice if you are allergic to honeybees, as ours truly love visiting the vine for sweet, sweet nectar!

HONEYSUCKLE - JAPANESE PURPLE LEAF - SEEDS Lonicera japonica purpurea Of the Caprifoliaceae family. 20+ seeds - $2.50. Best in zones 6-11. 10-15 foot long perennial vines featuring pretty blooms mid-spring to mid-fall. Does quite well in sun to partial shade, and loves something to climb on. Evergreen deciduous foliage. I've been waiting for the seeds from our wonderful Japanese Honeysuckle, and my patience has been rewarded! We have this gorgeous deep hued Honeysuckle planted at the base of a frame I hope will one day be covered! Wonderful scent scent, sturdy and a great choice for those who think they can't grow anything. Nothing spells sweet summer like a whiff of Honeysuckle. Not a good plant choice if you are allergic to honeybees, as ours truly love visiting the vine for sweet, sweet nectar! Seeds are a lot like those of Liriope, which start out juicy and round, then later dry up to round-like raisins.

IRIS - BLACK GAMECOCK - PLANT One small plant / rhizome - $2.50.
My apologies, I did not get a photo of the pond until after the Gamecock had quit blooming. This photograph was taken one January.
Though it has been cool off and on, we seem to be skipping winter at this point. Look how green the foliage of the Gamecock is in January!
Sadly, I made too much noise approaching the pond, scaring off the two Mallard ducks that were sitting in the middle of the pond.

CREEPING CUCUMBER Melothria pendula, syn. Melothria pendula var. pendula Previously mistaken as Ivy Gourd. Also known as Guadelupe cucumber. This tiny vine works it hardest to please you in many different ways. The dainty little leaves are very attractive. Soon come the tiny little flowers and still yet to come are the fruit...ah, the fruit! This tiny viner, also known as Tum Lung in the Orient produces tiny fruit which much resembles an itty bitty watermelon. Considered a member of the curcurbita family, but not at all like the gourds America is used to. This fruit will shrivel up like a little raisin after it's show is over so be sure to squeeze the seeds out before it does or allow to dry and separate the flesh from the seeds often. Prefers to grow in full / partial sun sheltered from wind, but mine adorns the base of our black walnut tree each year with ease.

Rumored to be Dioecious; requiring both male and female to reproduce
but since you are receiving 20+ seeds, it is doubtful that you would receive twenty which were all the same sex. No need to worry. Odd that this vine is considered a weed in Hawaii,
so it is therefore not to be shipped to such.
It is my understanding that Ivy Gourd is to Hawaii is what Kudzu is to the south. Hmmm. You will receive 20+ seeds which is more than you will need. Please share them with others.

JASMINE - ORANGE Murraya paniculata 10 seeds - $2.50.

JEWELS OF OPAR Polygonum orientale 100+ seeds - $2.50. Sedum-like foliage supports tall stalks with tiny jewels of ruby, burgundy and red. Prior to the beauty of the tiny little beads, itty bitty bright pink flowers appear! When the jewels are done 'sparkling', they turn grey and dangle from the stalks, meaning it is time to remove them, (they are full of seeds) or allow them to drop seeds and produce mass bedding. Gorgeous!

LAVENDER - ENGLISH MUNSTEAD Lavendula angustifolia - $2.50.

LION'S TAIL - ORANGE Leonotis nepetaefolia 20+ seeds. $2.50. Often mistakenly called Lion's Ears. These are Lion's Tails - the stalks actually resemble a lion's tail! Exotic looking African herb is often smoked among tribe members in place of other herbs, if you get my drift. We prefer to grow it for fun and gardening pleasure. Give this tiny seed a good jump start on the season by starting it indoors before spring, then transplant. Amazing herb grows very tall with long square woody stems sporting bursts of sharp spines with bright orange petals 'leaping' from them. Very interesting, mint-like foliage and quite a butterfly attractant. One of the plants your neighbor will almost never be growing. Grow as an annual. Cut the stalks in fall for use as an everlasting. I have a vase of stalks in my office every year from home harvests. Very nice plant! Support in strong winds or grow against a fence to prevent breakage.

LIPSTICK PLANT Bixa orellana syn. Bixa katagensis Also known as Urucum or Annatto and Achiote. Not to be confused with Aeschynanthus radicans. 20+ seeds. $2.50. Alright, so you wanted weird, this is it. If you have seen the movie "Little Shop of Horrors" then you will be able to imagine this one. The monster plant which opened it's jaws begging for human blood, well, this is what this plant reminds me of, only when the 'jaws' are opened, many seeds are contained within. Quite a sight, indeed. Depending on your gardening methods as well as your zone, this South American plant can range from 6-15' tall. It is winter hardy only to zone 11, so consider growing this one indoors or make sure you bring it indoors during cold weather below 40� Pink blooms appear late in the season. Take it easy on the water, this one doesn't like to sit in soggy soil.

The seed pods are gorgeous before drying and opening to release the seeds. In fact, if you have grown castor beans to maturity, the seed pods remind me of them, except they are shaped more like a pistachio.
Used in many ways in a variety of Mexican dishes ranging from color to taste. It is even used to color butter, cheese and popcorn! Though the seeds have a fragrance about them, worry not, the scent will not transfer to the taste of your food. Used often as a substitute for Saffron, an expensive spice which lends similar color.

LOTUS - AMERICAN WATER Nelumbo l. 5 seeds. $3.00. No need to spend a fortune on exotic plants for your pond, these seeds are so easy, you'll shake your head in disbelief. And think of the prices in the aquatic plant shops, good gosh, you could grow a pond full of plants for a few dollars! Seeds come with easy-to-read instructions will have your pond looking lovely before you know it. Assorted colors included may include pink, yellow or off white. Lovely! I'll be more than happy to scarify these for you. The shell is so hard, you'll need to nick this, but we have a clean way of cutting just enough of the shell so as not to induce harm to the embryo within. Sprouts in just a few days after properly following the instructions included.

LOVE IN A PUFF / BALLOON or HEART VINE Cardiospermum halicacabum 20+ seeds - $2.50. Everyone should grow this vine, it is SUCH a wonderful addition to the garden! Absolutely beautiful when grown on a trellis. I grow mine in tomato cages because they rise to the top and then cascade over - what a beautiful thing! Dainty foliage with gazillions (I love that word!) of puffed up ballons, each housing three round black seeds with a white heart on them. Too cute. There are tiny little white flowers all over the vine which attract the butterflies and honey bees. I can't say enough about this vine. It readily self-seeds here in our zone 7, so I never have to replant it. I think of weddings when I see this vine. For another image, click here. Cannot ship to Alabama.

MONEY PLANT or HONESTY or SILVER DOLLAR PLANT Lunaria 20+ seeds - $2.50. I remember seeing the shiny silver-like coins in a woman's home when I was a child. I thought about that everlasting floral display for years to come, and now I enjoy not only growing my own, but having a vase full of them year 'round! Such a fun plant more people should grow. Very easy to grow plant exhibits unique foliage the first year. The second year, a burst of tiny violet-shaped flowers appear, only to be followed by very unique see through green pods with 1-3 seeds inside each. After the plants die back, the pods will turn brown. Each pod will divide into three parts, but unless the wind blows, hidden inside are the seeds. If you gently peel back the petals on each side, you will find many stalks loaded with amazing coin-shaped pods with a shiny appearance similar to Mother of Pearl. Absolutely beautiful and very expensive when purchased at your local florist. Also known as Satin Flower, Moonwort, Bolbonac. Zones 4-9, though some in zone 3 report luck in growing. Partial shade, dappled sunlight is best. Well drained soil. Requires long season to mature.

MANDRAKE ROOT Podophyllum peltatum 1 root per order. A perennial herb which resembles a little Fairy Umbrella. When I first saw these on our property, I thought about little Brownies running amuck, hiding under the leaves, which seem almost too big for the little stem which supports them. Hardy in zones 3-9, this one grows best in shade or partial shade. Don't eat this one, folks, as it can be poisonous. Each plant grows one flower and one fruit, but multiplies well. Also known as American Mayapple. Makes an attractive ground cover early in the season. Can be container grown as well. Very cute! Plants will be healthy, but foliage will likely be trimmed, as once it is transplanted, the foliage tends to droop. The root will return the following year. I can leave the foliage untrimmed upon request, but remember, if you plant it and the leaves droop, that doesn't mean it is dead, it just needs recovery time. Appreciates water, does not tolerate drought well.

Shipping begins March 15, ends May 15.

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MULLEIN - ARCTIC SUMMER FROST Verbascum 1/8 tsp. of seeds. These seeds are tiny, but you'll receive well more than plenty. We refrigerate seeds after harvest to assist in stratification period. Tall stalks with graduated lemon yellow blossoms are the highlight of this plant after the first year. Initially they are a wonderful mass of velvety leaves similar to Lamb's Ears, but not as messy and unkempt looking. Oddly enough, while everything else is dormant, this plant is busy doing it's thing in winter, getting ready to burst forth with amazing stalks come summer. Very interesting herb.

A member of the Snapdragon or Figwort Family Scrophulariaceae A unique biennial herb which is two in one! Dainty 3/4' lemonade yellow blooms graduate a single 36-96' unbranched sturdy stalk which is similar in blooming nature as a Hollyhock. Downy fuzz-covered leaves stand up to cold weather! While everything else is ugly and brown, the Mullein remains attractive throughout the seasons maintaining it's charm. Also called 'Quaker Rouge' in that it has been used as an organic make-up...when rubbed on the skin it may cause your cheeks to become red and irritated. (I think I'll stick to my store bought regimen, though.) A member of the Snapdragon or Figwort Family Scrophulariaceae. A unique biennial herb which is two in one! Dainty 3/4' lemonade yellow blooms graduate a single 36-96' unbranched sturdy stalk which is similar in blooming nature as a Hollyhock. Downy fuzz-covered leaves stand up to cold weather! While everything else is ugly and brown, the Mullein remains attractive throughout the seasons maintaining it's charm. Also called 'Quaker Rouge' in that it has been used as an organic make-up...when rubbed on the skin it may cause your cheeks to become red and irritated. (I think I'll stick to my store bought regimen, though.) A member of the Snapdragon or Figwort Family Scrophulariaceae. A unique biennial herb which is two in one! Dainty 3/4' lemonade yellow blooms graduate a single 36-96' unbranched sturdy stalk which is similar in blooming nature as a Hollyhock. Downy fuzz-covered leaves stand up to cold weather! While everything else is ugly and brown, the Mullein remains attractive throughout the seasons maintaining it's charm. Also called 'Quaker Rouge' in that it has been used as an organic make-up...when rubbed on the skin it may cause your cheeks to become red and irritated. (I think I'll stick to my store bought regimen, though.)

PASSION FLOWER / MAYPOP Passiflora incarnata 20+ seeds - $2.50. What an amazing bloom. You'll want to visit our Passion Flower Page for many more pictures and loads of information. Absolutely amazing flower is so bizarre you'll think it's artificial, but oh no, it's quite real, and quite fragrant! Bring on the bees with this one. The fragrance and the blooms...I can't decide which wins. Requires stratification, but easily accomplished by keeping the seeds in the refrigerator until spring or planting in the fall in warmer zones. Give it full sun and regular well-drained water for a perennial show your neighbor's can't beat.

POKEWEED Poke weed - Polk Salad / Sallet / Salet - Phytolacca americana 50+ seeds - $2.50
Often called the Poor Woman's Brugmansia. It's a shame more people don't recognize this one as a multi-purpose plant. Called a weed and shamed to the back acres, what a waste of talent. When cared for as a plant and not a weed, this herb offers so much so few know about. A bounty of berries await the songbirds, and who couldn't use a few of those in the garden? In our zone 7 they return by the root each year, producing a shrub-like umbrella with cascading clusters of berries in bright green, turning pink and then later turning a deep purple, almost black. The fuchsia dye from these berries is beautiful and bright! Young tender shoots are cooked and eaten much like spinach! There are even festivals celebrating Pokeweed!

POPPY - ORIENTAL - Oriental Blend - Papaver orientale 500+ seeds, heavy on the pink, includes red as well. Self-sows, acting like a perennial! This season we enjoyed an absolute profusions of these beautiful blooms. We are thrilled to share our bounty! Growing on average about two foot tall even in dappled sun under a Black Walnut tree, the blooms just don't stop coming! Easy to grow, fun to share with friends. Simply scatter on top of the last snow of the season before spring, or sow in fall for a bounty of beauty come spring. Keep seeds in the refrigerator until planting time.

PURPLE HYACINTH BEAN VINE Dolichos lablab 10+ seeds - $2.50. Absolutely beautiful vine with vivid hues of purple and
shades of the earth with regard to it's foliage. Pea-like blooms burst forth with colors of wine, white and more - so pretty!
While a single bean produces a lovely plant, this bean is amazing en masse! This year I grew a handful of seeds at the base of a tomato
cage. It grew to the top of the cage and then cascaded with vines, beans and beautiful blooms. It takes it's sweet time getting along,
but by summer you'll be glad you were patient. Lovely! A nice mix of black seeded, rust and speckled seeds may be included. Ah, lest we
forget the importance of diversity!

QUEEN ANNE'S LACE / WILD CARROT / BEE'S NEST $2.50 QAL - Daucus carota L. / Pastinaca syluestris tennuifolia As this 2-4' tall biennial begins to fruit, the rays curl up into what appears to be a bird's nest, tightly holding the seeds inside. Very pretty fern-like foliage. Tall stalks support a burst of snowflake-like blossoms in white. In mass, mow after first bloom to produce a quick crop of more blooms at half the height this time!

ROSE OF SHARON - Pink with deep pink center Hibiscus syriacus 20+ seeds - $2.50. SHRUB ALTHAEA - HOLLYHOCK TREE. Actually more of a shrub, this plant can be cut back to short heights, even as a hedge. Prune as much or as little as you want. Regular pruning brings about larger blooms. Often thought to be the Hollyhock Tree, referred to as the Shrub Althaea. Malvaceae family member. I could not be any happier with this deciduous shrub! With easy-to-do pruning in autumn, you can train the Rose of Sharon to become a bushy hedge, a tall shrub, you decide! You can even let it do it's own thing and it will become much like a small tree bursting with blooms early summer on. Can easily grow to 10' tall by 6' wide. Very easy to grow and care for, does fine in shade, sun and even dappled lighting. Prune in the fall for larger flowers the following year. You can't go wrong adding this one to your garden! These seeds were collected from a plant I originally grew from seed planted indoors in the fall of 2001!

ROSE OF SHARON - Variety package - SHRUB ALTHAEA - Hibiscus syriacus 20+ seeds - $2.50. A rainbow of blooms await you! In counting seed packs of all our Rose of Sharon seeds, I often have several seeds left over, which I toss into this variety pack. Sometimes I forget to mark which is which, and of course, these all go into the hodge podge pot. The result? A wonderful blend of blooms in so many shades!

RUDBECKIA - NATIVE Rudbeckia A good pinch with hundreds of seeds - $2.50. Far too often overlooked, but quite a treat! Even after the show is over in the extreme heat of summer, the stems and seed heads stand tall, just waiting for you to pick them. I like to pick the entire plant prior, hang upside down and wait for the seeds to begin dropping. After sifting, the chaff (leaves and petals) make the most interesting potpourri ingredients, because if they are picked at the right time, they retain the yellow petals and varied shades of green foliage. Easy to grow, easy to transplant if root is moved intact.

RUNNER BEAN - SCARLET Phaseolus coccineus 20+ large beans / seeds - $2.50. Annual edible ornamental indeed! Vines are quick growing and lush when grown in rich soil. Pea-type red blossoms make way for beans-a-plenty! Easy to grow and quite fun for children, too. Make a few teepees out of sticks and twigs, plant Red Scarlet Runner beans at the base of the teepee and lookout, here comes a fun place to play, and you can eat the beans growing on it! Bountiful and pretty annual.

SHOO-FLY / BLACK POD Nicandra physalodes 130+ seeds - $2.50. A Victorian Heirloom said to repel flies in an era gone by. Unique seed pods house a cherry-like casing loaded with seeds. Pretty flowers often give off an almost blue / purple hue. Dainty and delicate with attractive foliage. Returns each year from dropped seeds. Easy and quite a conversation piece! 130+ seeds is a lot, please share with friends.

SENSITIVE PLANT - Sleeping Grass - Mimosa pudica 50+ seeds.

Did you know? Sunflower is the official state flower of Kansas!

SUNFLOWER - COLORS IN THE CLOUDS Helianthus gigantus 20+ seeds - $2.50. Yep, that's me almost buried in the Sunflower stalks! If you're looking for the tallest sunflower we know of, this is it! Huge, huge, huge! Giant Russian Mammoth sunflowers will tower above most houses and buildings! It seems odd that such a small seed could produce such a result, but these seeds will grow just that! The more you feed and care for them, the bigger they get! Well drained soil in full sun with regular water and a tad of fertilizer now and then will get you a spot in the state fair for sure! Excellent food source for birds. If you don't want our fine feathered friends to dine on your sunflowers, simply slip cheesecloth over the sunflower faces until harvest time. Fun for kids and adults, too!

SUNFLOWER - SKY BRIGHTS Helianthus 20+ seeds - $2.50. Very easy to grow sunflower is a nice tall one, but not too tall. Looks fabulous grown in mass. Full sun and well drained soil lend this flower many favors. A good choice to grow along a fence line, against a wall, etc. Very nice!

SUNFLOWER - GRINS & GIGGLES Helianthus gigantus 20+ seeds - $2.50. Also known as the Teddy Bear Sunflower, this is the most adorable fluffy faced sunflower we could find. A treat in the garden because though it is short, it bursts with personality and beauty. Great conversation starter in the garden and a wonderful choice for cuttings on the luncheon table! Full sun is best. Well drained soil and regular water will contribute to the success of growing this beautiful sunflower. Easy to grow and a delight for all ages.

VIRGINIA CREEPER Parthenocissus quinquefolia 20+ seeds. When seeds are freshly harvested, they should be allowed to dry just a bit before planting, perhaps a week or two. When dry, you will receive seeds, not berries. Also known as American Ivy and Wild Woodbine. The Virginia Creeper is a gorgeous climbing deciduos woody vine with handsome five-leafed compound foliage which turns various shades of red, rust and more each fall! A tall climber, it clings to brick walls and other places enabling it to become a dense coverage for stone walls, etc. The tendrils are rumored to be able to twine 1-2 coils per hour! Oddly enough, it is often confused for being Poison Ivy... but if you look you will see that Virginia Creeper has five leaves while Poison Ivy has three. Mom taught me to remember Poison Ivy by this little phrase: Leaves of Three? Stay away from me! The vine is covered with clusters of tiny grape-like berries which migratory songbirds dine on all winter long. Indeed a treat! (Berries are actually seeds, not for human consumption) Easy to plant. I will include complete growing instructions. This pretty vine is considered a pest in some states, even though it is a native to the eastern United States. It grows quite well in zones 3-9. It is spread by birds dropping the seeds and also by little tendrils which will root if in touch with the soil.

WISTERIA - CHINESE Putting a rumor to rest, there is no such thing as a species of Wisteria tree, unless you prune it that way. Many people are under the impression that a tree form and a vine form are two differing plants. Oh, so not true. Let it grow with occasionall light pruning and it will be a vine. Cut it back to the largest section of the growth and allow it to form a trunk and wa-la, it will form an umbrella-like tree. Easy to grow, easy to start. Too often one hears horror stories of how out of control the Wisteria can be, but with regular pruning, there is no reason why this should be so. After the last frost you may transplant seedlings you would have started in the house several weeks earlier. The wisteria is very easy from seed, you'll be surprised! If you do your homework you will see that just a few seeds is more than anyone truly needs. One plant alone is a magnificent and grand asset to the garden! Wisteria often do not grow true from seed. This means your wisteria may revert back to it's ancestor's background, or it may retain the seed parent color, grow deeper or lighter in color as the plant shown You may even get an interesting new color. What fun! Performs best in a minimum of six (6) hours of full sun in a well drained fertile soil with a P.H. level of 6-7. Provide a trellis or other material if it will be allowed to climb.
Available in white, pink, purple and mixed variety packages below:

WISTERIA - CHINESE - MIX Wisteria 6 Seeds - $3.50. Includes 2 white, 2 purple and 2 pink seeds. See above for full description.