Open Pollinated Heirloom Seeds That are Selected To Thrive Here in Florida & Other Sub Tropical Locals.
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This is a curated collection of seeds I have found to grow well in Florida over the years. It is designed to take the overwhelm and thought process out of figuring out which varieties to select that will actually grow well here. Some of the seed is saved from myself and other small local growers for harder to source varieties that you cant find online. The majority of the seed varieties will come from larger seed supply companies like Working Food or Southern Exposure Seed Exchange to keep up with demand.
Vibrant blooms that thrive in Florida's subtropical summers. From cheerful marigolds that bloom nearly year-round to drought-tolerant native sunflowers, these flower seeds handle afternoon rainstorms, scorching sun, and humid nights. Attract pollinators, fill vases with cut flowers, and enjoy edible blooms for salads. Perfect for creating a pollinator paradise, companion planting in veggie gardens, or adding non-stop color.
Packet of 20 seeds. (Hibiscus sabdariffa) Beautiful 3-5 ft. plants with red stems and leaf veins. The bright red calyxes can be used to make “zingy” tea, sauce, syrup, or...
(Tagetes erecta) Classic marigold. Big, 3-4 in. flowers in shades of yellow, gold, and orange, on 3-4 ft. plants. When Ira was growing up in Florida, this was her grandmother's...
A mixture of colors: Red, yellow, orange, pink, and rose. Single and double flowers with some bi-colored flowers. Use edible flowers in vinegar to make Indian Cress vinegar, or use...
A very popular ornamental and the most common Echinacea species, widely used as a medicinal plant. The flowers are 3-4 in. across with pink-orange cone-shaped centers and purple-pink rays. Easy...
(Tagetes patula) 93 days. Tidy 3-4 ft. tall plants are covered with dark red-purple single flowers with a dramatic gold rim around each petal. 8 in. stems make lovely bouquets....
54 days. [Selected by Merlyn and Mary Ann Niedens of Illinois.] Beautiful 5-7 in. golden yellow flowers borne on 30 in. plants, perfect for borders and growing seed to feed the birds...
(Matricaria recutita) The sweet-scented flowers of Chamomile are used to make Chamomile tea which has a distinctive apple-like flavor and fragrance. Medicinal: Chamomile has long been used as a carminative,...
(Zinnia elegans) Large 4 in. single, double and semi-double blooms in mixed colors on 48 in. tall plants. Tolerant to alternaria and mildew. A wonderful cut flower for bouquets. Popular...
(Bee Balm)(Monarda fistulosa) A favorite of hummingbirds and bees. Flowers of varying shades of lavender may be added to salads. Use fragrant dried leaves for tea and potpourris. Medicinal: Used...
(Amaranthus viridis) [Jamaican variety, via Melissa DeSa in FL.] Tasty, quick-growing, self-sowing hot weather greens popular throughout the African diaspora, as well as in Asian cuisines. The abundant leaves are...
(Calendula officinalis) Bright yellow, medium-size flowers; variety includes a few orange flowers. Can be used as a natural food dye. Medicinal: used for anything related to skin and also as...
(Cosmos bipinnatus) 65 days. Uniquely rolled and ruffled petals come in mixed shades of red, pink, and white, giving a bicolor feel. Well-branched plants up to 6 ft. tall thrive...
This blend of 17 native species of perennial grasses and wildflowers is designed for the environmental conditions of the Southeastern Coastal Plain and for sites with dry to mesic soils....
This heirloom was brought to the USA from Germany in the 1880s and so named because the huge flower heads often take on the appearance of an elephant’s trunk. The...
(Lobularia maritima) Low, spreading mounds with sweetly fragrant tiny white flowers in clusters. Often blooms so thickly as to completely hide the foliage! Long-blooming, especially if spent blooms are cut...
Stalks average 9' tall and may reach a height of 10' or more. Heads average 11" across, with some reaching 14" or more when plants are well grown. Black seeds....
Deep-red velvet rays surround a dark chocolate brown center. Some flowers have a darker halo at the base of the rays. Well-branched, sturdy plants. Use for cut flowers and tall...
Spotted bee balm or dotted horsemint is an herbaceous perennial that occurs along roadsides, on sand dunes, in meadows, in scrub areas, and in butterfly gardens–it is an incredible insect...
Annual re-seeding bright orange and yellow flowers are long lasting over several months and the plants can get 12-18" wide and tall or more! Peak flowering is mid spring to...
(Amaranthus caudatus) Crimson tassels up to 24 in. long “drip” from these showy plants. Good fresh or dried. Stake plants for best display. Pkt (0.15 g, 750 seeds) Annual. Germination: 70-75°F,...
(Cosmos bipinnatus) 56 days. Beautiful 1½-2 in. cosmos in shades of pink, red, and white, mostly with streaked petals. Good for cut flower arrangements. 4-5 ft. plants. Pkt (0.5 g,...
(Cosmos sulphureus) 57 days. Bright orange flowers bloom in profusion. Flowers are 2-2½ in. wide. 6 ft. plants bear until frost. The small packet has about 52 seeds. North Florida:...
53 days. Shades of autumn colors ranging from red, mahogany-red, burgundy, russet-bronze, vivid gold, all in bicolor blends. 3-5 in. flowers. Plants grow 6-8 ft. tall with a number of...
(H. debilis cucumerifolius) 56 days. The attractive wild sunflower is native to the Gulf Coast. Multi-branching plants grow to 6 ft., with dozens of 2-4 in. yellow flowers on long...
(Tithonia rotundifolia) [1951, AAS winner] A member of the sunflower family. Flowers are 3” orange discs surrounded by red petals. Highly branched. Attracts butterflies. Spectacular in mass plantings. 58 days....
Plants produce abundant long purple stems, with lovely yellow flowers that attract pollinators. Tastes great at all life stages from baby greens through flowering. It has a pleasing mild mustard...
Partridge pea is an herbaceous annual or short-lived perennial that occurs naturally in scrub, sandhill, flatwoods, beach dunes and disturbed areas throughout the state. Flowers appear from late spring through late fall, and year-round in...
Purple Shiso, or Perilla, is an edible herb from Southeast Asia that is as beautiful as it is flavorful. A bit of mint and basil with a touch of coriander,...
