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FLOWER SEED SPECIES INFORMATION:

To purchase any of the following species please go to Silver Falls Seed Company for smaller quantities and Oregon Wholesale Seed Company for larger quantities. We may or may not have these available at any given time. Availability depends on supply and demand. If you are unable to find the species by scientific name we have made a list located at the bottom of the page of common names by alphabetical order. Please email us if you have any more information to add to what we already have or find any errors. Thank you!

(Achillea millefolium) WESTERN YARROW

Seeds Per Pound: 2,770,000
Perennial- Native to the U.S.-36" Tall-Color(s): White- Bloom Time: Spring to Fall- Germ Time: 20-45 days- Seeding Rate Per Acre: 1

The most trouble free of perennials. Yarrow grows in clusters and is very hardy and can grow with little water or care. It requires full sun to partial shade. This flower can grow in dry or moist well-drained soil. Yarrow grows in many soil types so it often works great in those trouble spots in the garden or somewhere you want something nice to grow but want to forget about it.  This flower has fern like foliage. It makes a great cut and/ or dried flower. Yarrow attracts birds, bees and butterflies.  This perennial has been used over the centuries as a herb for many things. Yarrow also grows by runners under the ground which can be good if you are using it as a ground cover or erosion control on a hillside. Plant this flower in the Fall or Spring in a full sun to partial sunny area outdoors.

(Aquilegia formosa) RED COLUMBINE

Seeds Per Pound: 248,000
Perennial-Native-Height: 1-3 ft.Tall -Color(s) Red & Yellow -Bloom Time: May-Aug. -
Germ Time: - days- Seeding Rate Per Acre: -

Red Columbine is found from Southern Alaska to Baja, CA east to Montana and Utah. This flower attracts hummingbirds and butterflies. Stems on this flower may spread to 3 ft. long and this flower can grow up to 3 ft. tall. Columbine is shade tolerant and will grow in medium to course textured soils. Medium moisture is required by this flower. Deer love to eat this plant in our experience with it so if you have deer in your area this might not be a good flower to have.* In the Northwest Fall plant for best results directly outside .. most Oregon natives need the cold weather to get them growing good.(*Be patient with natives...some can take longer to get out of the ground and grow and may take 2-3 yrs to establish)

(Calendula officianlis) CALENDULA

Seeds Per Pound: 75,000
Annual- Introduced- 12" Tall- Color(s): Orange, Yellow- Bloom Time: Spring to Fall-Germ Time: 10-20 days- Seeding Rate Per Acre: 25

The Calendula is a hardy annual and enjoys cooler temperatures which can lead to this flower coming back year after year from reseeding itself if it is planted in just the right growing zone. (This flower grows well in the Willamette Valley of Oregon and usually comes back every year).  It is often referred to as an old fashion marigold. This flower is a good cut flower. Calendulas are a herb and the petals from this flower can be added to salads for color. This flower can be started outdoors but they last longer and do better if planted outdoors. Some of the problems you can encounter with this flower is aphids and mildew.  You may fall plant this flower if you are in zones 7-10

(Centurea cyanus) BACHELOR BUTTON

Seeds Per Pound: 96,000
Annual-Introduced- 24-30" Tall- Color(s): Blue, Pink, Purple, White- Bloom Time: Spring to Summer- Germ Time: 7-25 days- Seeding Rate Per Acre: 4

This mix is a colorful blend of blue, pinks, purples and white knee high bachelor buttons. Bachelor Buttons enjoy full sun and well drained soil. They are a hardy annual and can be fall planted in zones 7-10. This flower can be started indoors but you may have better success starting directly outdoors. Bachelor Buttons are one of the easiest flowers to start from seed and make excellent cut flowers. 

(Cherianthus allionii) SIBERIAN WALLFLOWER

Seeds Per Pound: 340,000
Biannual/Perennial-Introduced-12-18" Tall- Color(s): Orange- Bloom Time: Spring to Summer- Germ Time: 15-30 days-Seeding Rate Per Acre: 6

Siberian Wallflowers are native to Europe. They have a nice fragrant smell. These flowers act as a Biannual in cold climates and can act as a Perennial in warmer climates. In warmer climates plant this flower somewhat in the shade. This flower does not enjoy humid temperatures. Plant this flower in the spring or fall. Plant in the fall in warm climate areas. This flower can be started indoors in a greenhouse and be transplanted. Siberian Wallflowers enjoy cooler temperatures where it can be planted in full sun and tolerate drier soil once established. 

(Cherianthus cherii) ENGLISH WALLFLOWER
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(Cichorium intybus) CHICORY

Perennial- Introduced- 1-4 ft. Tall- Color(s): Blue Bloom Time: Summer -Germ Time: - days- Seeding Rate Per Acre:

Seeds Per Pound: 426,000
Chicory is a perennial native to the Mediterranean. In Oregon this flower is often seed growing in the ditches or along side the road.  This flower can grow like a weed.  The first year you will only see plant growth; the second year it will bloom.  Plant Chicory in full sun.  This flower is also considered a herb.  The roots of Chicory are used to make 'Chicory Coffee' - a coffee substitute.  Chicory is very drought tolerant and has a deep taproot.

(Chrysanthemum carinatum) PAINTED DAISY

Seeds Per Pound: 191,000
Annual- Introduced- 24" Tall- Color(s): Mixed- All different colors-Bloom Time: Spring to Summer- Germ Time: 10-20 days- Seeding Rate Per Acre: 5

The Painted Daisy is a native to Morocco and will adapt to most climate conditions. It can tolerate low moisture and supplies colorful blooms. This flower is excellent for starting indoors and can be grown as a border or in pots. Painted Daisy does better in cooler temperatures such as along the Pacific Coast. This flower will grow in zones 1-11. There are no known bad problems known with diesease and pests with this flower. Plant Painted Daisies in full sun in just about any kind of soil as long as it is well drained.  This flower makes an excellent cut flower and comes in many different color combinations.

(Chrysanthemum corinarium) GARLAND DAISY

(Chrysanthemum maximum)SHASTA DAISY

(Clarkia amoena) GODETIA

Seeds Per Pound: 1,790,000
Annual- Native to the U.S.-Tall-Color(s): Pink, Purple, White, Red-Bloom Time: Spring to Summer-Germ Time: 25-35 days-Seeding Rate Per Acre: 2

This flower is a native from California to British Columbia. Clarkia is named for Captain Clark of the famous Lewis and Clark Expedition. This flower is good bee plant and best if mass planted and works excellent as a colorful border. Godetia have bright colors will stand out even when growing amidst grasses around them or will catch your eye when planted along the road.  This flower is related to the Evening Primrose. Plant Godetia in poor soil. Godetia has been known to grow in soils that are sandy, alkaline, or have salt. When planted in rich soil this flower will produce more foliage and less flowers. Seeds of this flower will germinate better in cool weather. This flower enjoys cooler climates that stay 80-90F or lower and does not tolerate hot, humid climates as much. Godetia does not transplant well so start outdoors into soil or into outside pots. This flower is excellent as a cut flower. Plant this flower's seeds in the fall if you live on the west side of the US and plant the seed in the Spring if you live in the Eastern US.

(Clarkia unguiculata ) MOUNTAIN GARLAND

Seeds Per Pound: 1,587,000
Annual- Native to the U.S.-2-3 ft. Tall- Color(s): Pastels of Pink, Purple, White-Bloom Time: Spring to Fall-Germ Time: 15-30 days- Seeding Rate Per Acre: 2

Mountain Garland is a native to the Western United States. This flower comes in a variety of fluorescent shades of pinks, purples, white and reddish pink. Mountain Garland is related to Godetia. You may need a support for this plant when it is full grown. In the Northwest US this plant can get 3-4 ft. tall. This flower grows well in zones 1-11. Rose bud looking flowers grow up the branches of its maroon colored spikes. Mountain Garland makes an excellent cut flower and will last longer if you pick when the flowers are just starting to bloom at the bottom of the stem and there are lots of buds left to open on the top. These flowers are very eye-catching and colorful because they are so bright. Plant this flower in full sun to partial shade. This flower dislikes hot humid weather.  If it is planted in soil that is too rich and also if this flower is given too much water it will get lots of foliage and not many blooms. This flower grows well in nitrogen low soil. Mountain Garland does not transplant well and therefore should be planted outdoors. You may plant this flower in the spring and if you are in zones 7-10 you may also plant this flower seed in the fall.  

(Collinsia heterophylla ) CHINESE HOUSES

Seeds Per Pound: 400,000
Annual-Native to the U.S.-24" Tall- Color(s): Purple, White-Bloom Time: Spring-Germ Time: 10-30 days-Seeding Rate Per Acre: 6

Chinese Houses are a native to California where they are often seen in shadier places growing wild. This flower enjoys cooler weather and likes partial shade and dry, well-drained soil. The reason this flower is named Chinese Houses is because it looks like a roof  of a Chinese Pagoda. This flower can be fall planted in zones 7-10 and makes an excellent border plant. Chinese Houses do not tolerate heat and like night temperatures that drop below 65F. 

(Collinsia rattanii) STICKY BLUE EYED MARY

(Collomia grandiflorum)
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(Coreopsis lanceolata) LANCE LEAVED COREOPSIS

Seeds Per Pound: 221,000
Perennial- Native to the U.S.-24" Tall-Color(s): Yellow-Bloom Time: Spring to Summer-Germ Time: 14-30 days-Seeding Rate Per Acre: 10

Lance Leaf Coreopsis is a hardy drought tolerant perennial. This flower will grow a lot with some blooms the first year and then bloom a lot the second year. This flower is also called Tickseed because the seeds resemble bugs. Any soils will work for this flower and it is a native to many US States. It makes an excellent cut flower. Lance Leaf Coreopsis can be started indoors or outdoors. Plant this flower in full sun to partial shade. This flower may need staking up once it is full grown. Deadhead flowers to keep them blooming longer. The bright color of this flower looks wonderful with Larkspur and Daisies. This flower may reseed itself also. Plant seeds in the spring or you can fall plant them in most US States. 

(Coreopsis tinctoria) PLAINS COREOPSIS

Seeds Per Pound: 1,400,000
Annual- Native to the U.S.- 36" Tall-Color(s): Red, Yellow- Bloom Time: Spring to Summer-Germ Time: 15-30 days- Seeding Rate Per Acre: 2

Plains Coreopsis is found native in many US States. This flower attracts birds, bees and butterflies with its bright yellow and red colors. It makes a good cut flower. Plains Coreopsis can be started indoors if transplanted when very small or just  outdoors. Once established this flower may need a support. It needs to be planted in well drained soils. In areas with mild winters this flower may be fall planted. All other areas must spring plant this flower. Too much heat and humidity can cause less blooms. This flower needs average watering and do not over water. To promote more blooms deadheading this flower may help. Plains Coreopsis grows in many different kinds of soil. 

(Cosmos bippinatus) COSMOS

Seeds Per Pound: 89,000
Annual-Introduced-40" Tall-Color(s): Purple, Pink, White-Bloom Time: Spring to Fall-Germ Time: 7-21 days- Seeding Rate Per Acre: 15

Cosmos are a native to Mexico. This flower loves full sun. It works great for cut flowers and is a good container plant. The birds like eating the seeds of this flower. Cosmos do not like overly rich soil. If you fertilize them they can get very tall and fall over. These do best if planted and then watered until established. Once established these flowers do not need as much water. This flower loves warm weather and doesn't tolerate cold as well. 

(Cosmus sulphureus) SULPHUR COSMOS

Seeds Per Pound: 63,000
Annual- Introduced-30" Tall-Color(s): Red, Orange, Yellow-Bloom time: Spring to Fall-Germ Time: 7-21 days-Seeding Rate Per Acre: 15

Sulphur Cosmos do well in hot, dry climates. They are a native to Central America and can grow in 100F temperatures. This Cosmo has a smaller flower than the Cosmos Bipinnatus that come in Pink, Purple and White colors.  When you plant this flower you can expect it to bloom later in the season. You can plant this flower seed in the fall in warmer climate areas. In cooler areas wait to plant this seed until spring when the ground warms up otherwise this seed will sit in the ground and rot because it needs heat to get this seed growing. Sulphur Cosmos attract birds and make good cut flowers. They grow in dry to moist soil. Avoid planting this flower in overly rich soil and don't fertilize it. Fertilizing causes more plant growth and less blooms. This flower does good with neglect. It can be started indoors but does best if planted directly outside.  

(Cynoglossum amabile) CHINESE FORGET ME NOTS

Seeds Per Pound: 87,000
Annual-Introduced-16" Tall-Color(s): Blue-Bloom Time: Spring to Summer-Germ Time: 7-30 days-Seeding Rate Per Acre: 4

Chinese Forget-Me-Nots were introduced from China. They enjoy being in full sun and can grow in warm or cool climates in wet or dry soil.They can be started indoors or outdoors. This flower is a hardy annual and canreseed itself. This forget-me-not is an annual, it can reseed itself but caneasily be controlled unlike the native forget-me-not sometimes. This flower canwork as a cut flower but is very short. It produces small sky blue flowers. This flower can be fall planted in zones 7-10.

(Delphinium ajacis) ROCKET LARKSPUR

Seeds Per Pound: 251,000
Annual-Introduced-40" Tall- Color(s): Pink, Purple, White, Blue- Bloom Time: Spring to Fall-Germ Time: 15-30 days-Seeding Rate Per Acre: 10

This flower is a native to Europe. Rocket Larkspur comes in many colors and makes a great cut and/or dried flower. Bees and Butterflies are attracted to it.  Note: The leaves and seeds of this flower are poisonous so be cautious when planting around children or pets. Rocket Larkspur can be spring or fall planted. If you plant this seed in the spring for better success try putting the seed in the refrigerator for about 2 weeks and then plant them. This flower likes to get cold first before it will grow sometimes. Expect blooms mid to late season. Rocket Larkspur can be started indoors but make sure you transplant when the plants are small. 

(Dianthus barbatus) SWEET WILLIAM
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(Digitalis purpurea) FOXGLOVE

Seeds Per Pound: 4,535,924
Perennial-Introduced-3-6 ft. Tall-Color(s): Shades of Pink, Purple, White/Cream -Bloom Time: Spring to Summer- Germ Time:  -  Days- Seeding Rate Per Acre: 1

Foxglove is native to Europe.  This flower needs to be planted in soil that is rich in organic matter. Foxglove is highly toxic and may be fatal if eaten. The leaves, flowers and seeds are all poisonous. This flower is considered a herb. Hummingbirds and bumblebees are attracted to this flower. Foxglove can be started indoors and transplanted or just planted directly outdoors from seed.  This flower will tolerate a bit of shade.  Plant in full shade in hot climates and full sun to partial shade in cooler climates. Will not bloom the first year planted. May be spring or fall planted from seed.

(Dimorphotheca sinuata) AFRICAN DAISY

Seeds Per Pound: 251,000
Annual- Introduced-14" Tall-Color(s): Orange, White, Yellow- Bloom Time: Spring to Summer-Germ Time: 10-13 days-Seeding Rate Per Acre: 1

African Daisy comes from South Africa. They do best in full sun. They don't like hot humid weather as much and will have less blooms and more foliage the more humid the weather. At the beach they can tolerate some cool humid areas. They like hot-dry weather similar to what it is where they come from.. This flower is very drought tolerant. It can be started indoors. Deadheading this flower will prolong blooming. Make sure this flower is provide well-drained soil.  The flowers on this flower will close when in a shaded area and close at night. African Daisy can be a good winter annual to plant in zones 10-13 and a good spring/summer annual in zones 8-10. This plant will die at frost. One interesting thing about this flower is the plant produces two different looking seeds- a stick and a flake looking seed that will both produce the same looking plants and different colors this variety comes in. This flower is also called a Cape Marigold.

(Echinacea purpurea) PURPLE CONEFLOWER

Perennial- Native- 2-3 ft. Tall-Color(s): Purple/ Lavender -Bloom Time: Summer-Germ Time: 10-15 days-Seeding Rate:12

Seeds Per Pound: 117,050
Purple Coneflower is a drought tolerantperennial native to the Midwest and Southeastern United States. This flowerattracts birds & butterflies and makes a good cut flower. Also known asEchinacea this flower is also known as a herb. Plant the seeds in well-drainedsoil in a full sun or partial shady area. 

Plant this flower outdoors in the spring or start indoors 4-6 weeks beforethe last frost in cooler climates. In warmer climates in the Southern US fallplant this flower. Because this flower is a perennial it also may be fallplanted in other parts of the US.

(Eriophyllum lanatum) OREGON SUNSHINE

Seeds Per Pound: -
Perennial-Native-Height:1-2 ft. Tall- Color: Yellow -Bloom Time: May- Aug.-Germ Time: - days- Seeding Rate Per Acre: -

Oregon Sunshine is also called Golden Yarrow and Wooly Eriophyllum. This flower has yellow flowers and usually found in uplands commonly  in sandy or well drained gravel soil. Oregon Sunshine is also found in dry open habitats at low to mid elevations. This flower may become leggy and needs to be cut back every once in a while. Found growing from Southern B.C. to east of the Cascades to the Sierra Nevadas over to Western Montana, South eastern Idaho, northeastern Nevada and Southern California. Blooms can occur anytime in May to August. This flower is low growing, drought tolerant and a long lasting perennial. *In the Northwest Fall plant for best results directly outside .. most Oregon natives need the cold weather to get them growing good. (*Be patient with natives...some can take longer to get out of the ground and grow and may take 2-3 yrs to establish)

(Eschscholzia californica) CALIFORNIA POPPY

Seeds Per Pound: 293,000
Annual/Perennial-Native to the U.S.-24" Tall-Color(s): Orange, Red, Pink, Cream, Peach, Purple - Bloom Time: Spring to Summer- Germ Time: 15-30 days- Seeding Rate Per Acre: 8

This flower is a native to California. It prefers full sun and can grow given little water. This flower does better if planted outdoors because they don't like to be transplanted. California Poppies are frost sensitive. They need well-drained soils to grow in. This flower can be fall planted in zones 7-10. There are several varieties of California Poppies. There is a Perennial and Annual native California Poppy that are Orange in color. There are also multicolored varieties that come in single and double petals such as the 'Mission Bell Mix' pictured on the right.

(Gaillardia aristata) BLANKETFLOWER

Seeds Per Pound: 32,000
Perennial- Native- 1-2 ft. Tall- Color(s): Yellow/ Orange/ Red- Bloom Time: Summer -Germ Time: 15-50 days- Seeding Rate Per Acre: 10 lbs

Blankeflower is a native to a lot of US States. This flower is an excellent cut flower and is easily grown from seed. Being a perennial this flower may not bloom the first year but once established is an excellent garden flower. Blankeflower is very drought resistant and enjoys well drained sandy soil. Plant this flower in full sun and keep out of heavy clay soil. This flower is a member of the sunflower family and may attract birds and bees. Blankeflower may be started indoors but does best if started outdoors.

(Gilia capitata) GLOBE GILIA

Seeds Per Pound: 1,000,000
Annual-Native-1-3 ft. Tall-Color(s): Blue -Bloom Time: Summer-Germ Time: - Seeding Rate Per Acre: -

Globe Gilia is a native to the Pacific Coast.  This flower can be planted in full sun or a light shaded area.  This gilia is drought tolerant and grows in many soil types.  Globe Gilia is also called Blue Thimble Flower.  

(Gilia tricolor) BIRDS EYES

Seeds Per Pound: 1,020,000
Annual-Native to the U.S.-12" Tall- Color(s): Purple-Bloom Time: Late Spring to Early Fall -Germ Time: 20-30 days-Seeding Rate Per Acre-3

Birds Eyes enjoys full sun to partial shade. This flower enjoys well-drained average to light soil and will tolerate some sandy soil. This seed is best propagated by sowing outdoors in cool climates. Birds Eyes can adapt to many different conditions and is a more cold tolerant flower. It does not do well when transplanted because it has too weak of a stem.  There are over 100 species of Gilia. Birds Eyes can be fall planted in zones 7-10.

(Gilia leptantha) BLUE GILIA

Seeds Per Pound: 475,000
Annual-Native-under 1 ft. Tall-Color(s): Blue -Bloom Time: Summer-Germ Time: - Seeding Rate Per Acre: -

Blue Gilia is a native to California.  This flower is also called Gabriels Trumpet. Plant this flower in full sun to a partial shady area.  

(Gypsophilia elegans) BABYS BREATH

Seeds Per Pound: 174,000
Annual-Introduced-1-2 ft Tall- Color(s): White-Bloom Time: Spring to Summer-Germ Time: 10-20 days-Seeding Rate Per Acre: 10

Baby's Breath is related to the carnation. They work excellent as a cut flower but this variety does not work as well for a dried flower. This flower is easy to grow and will be one of the first flowers to bloom in the spring. This flower is a native to the Ukraine. Annual Babys Breath has larger blooms then the perennial types of Babys Breath. This flower enjoys well drained soil and full or partial sun. This flower has a short bloom season so plant seeds every couple of weeks for continued blooms. Babys Breath can grow in full sun to partial shade and can be started indoors but will do better if planted directly outdoors. This flower can grow in many types of soil and may do better if crowded. This flower also comes in Red and Pink.

(Helianthus annus) SUNFLOWERS

Seeds Per Pound: 251,500
Annual- Introduced-2-7 ft. Tall-Color(s): Yellow, Red, Orange- Bloom Time: Summer to Fall-Germ Time: 7-21 days-Seeding Rate Per Acre:

Sunspot Sunflower is short growing at 2-3 ft. tall with 10" diameter blooms. This sunflower is drought tolerant and loves the sun. If you want to attract birds to your garden then this flower is a good source of feed for birds. Sunflowers are also a good cut flower. Plant this flower in the spring after all danger of frost is past. There are other varieties of sunflowers also produced in Oregon. Some other ones that are 5-7ft. tall include 'Lemon Queen' & 'Autumn Beauty Mix'.

(Hesperis matronalis) DAMES ROCKET

Seeds Per Pound: 288,000
Perennial-Introduced-30" Tall- Color(s): Purple-Bloom Time: Spring-Germ Time: 20-30 days- Seeding Rate Per Acre: 8

Dames Rocket enjoys a moist, well drained soil. This flower resembles phlox but belongs to the mustard family and native to Europe. It has a nice sweet fragrance which is stronger smelling at night or in the evening. It likes heavy fertilizer and moist, well-drained soil. Dames Rocket likes to be planted in full sun or partial shade. This flower can be fall planted and if it is fall planted will bloom early in the spring.  This flower blooms more the second spring. Let this flower reseed itself as it can be a shorter lived perennial. 

***Note: Dames Rocket is a Noxious Weed in the state of Colorado and not allowed to be shipped there

(Iberis umbellata) CANDYTUFT

Seeds Per Pound: 200,000
Annual-Introduced-12-15" Tall-Color(s): Pink, Purple, White-Bloom Time: Summer to Fall-Germ Time: 20-30 days-Seeding Rate Per Acre: 15

Candy Tuft enjoys cooler climates. It is a hardy annual. This flower is a native to Europe where it is found growing wild in grain fields. Often found growing in limey soil throughout the Mediterranean area to Western and Central Europe. This flower likes chalky, not to rich well-drained soil. Candy Tuft grows in mounds and work as a great border or as filler in pots. This makes a good cut flower and attracts birds, bees and butterlfies.In cooler temperature areas plant this flower in the spring or fall (zones 7-10) for best success in full sun. In warmer climate areas plant this flower in a somewhat shadier to full sun in the Fall.  This flower can be started indoors but plant in the ground before blooming starts for best results. Comes in Tall and Dwarf sizes.

(Iris tenax) OREGON IRIS

Seeds Per Pound: -
Perennial-Native-Height:1-2 ft. Tall-Bloom Time: Mid Spring -Germ Time: - days- Seeding Rate Per Acre: -

Oregon Iris is found west of the Cascade Mountains from Southern Washington and into Oregon. This flower was used by the Native American Indians for its leaves making fishing nets with them. Plant the seed for this flower in a full sun to partial shady area. This iris has many names such as Oregon Iris, Purple or Blue Flag and Wild Iris. In the wild this iris is found growing in open grassy meadows, along roadsides, in pastures, in logged areas and at low to mid elevations. Oak Woodlands and Coniferous forests are also common places to site and Oregon Iris growing in the wild. Color of this flower can range from darker purple to a light lavendar to an occasional white. Oregon Iris does not transplant well. This flower forms clumps and blooms midspring. Oregon Iris may take a couple years from seed until it will bloom. *In the Northwest Fall plant for best results directly outside .. most Oregon natives need the cold weather to get them growing good (*Be patient with natives...some can take longer to get out of the ground and grow and may take 2-3 yrs to establish)

(Lavatera trimestris)ROSE MALLOW

Seeds Per Pound: 70,800
Annual- Introduced-1 to 5 ft. tall-Color(s): Pink to White-Bloom Time: Summer to Fall-Germ Time: 15-30 days- Seeding Rate Per Acre: 25

Rose Mallow is a native to the Mediterranean. It enjoys full sun and can grow in a range of soils. This flower does best if planted in well drained soil but can tolerate dry soil. It is fast growing and needs little watering. This flower does best if started directly outdoors. It does not transplant well. Rose Mallow can grow into a fairly tall shrub and then dies with frost. It makes a good cut flower and a good bee plant.
Rose Mallow can be planted in the spring or in the fall in zones 7-10. Deadheading can promote more blooms. 

(Layia platyglossa) TIDY TIPS

Seeds Per Pound: 350,000
Hardy Annual-Native to the U.S.-8-12" Tall- Color(s): Yellow with White tips -Bloom Time: Spring-Germ Time: 10-30 days-Seeding Rate Per Acre: 6

Tidy Tips are a native to the Western US. They are a member of the sunflower family. These flowers preform best in regions where summers are cooler. This flower does not like hot humid areas. Tidy Tips need to be planted in well drained soil. They can grow in a wide range of soils. Plant seeds in the fall or spring in cooler climates of the US and in the fall for warmer season climates. Tidy Tips can be started indoors if transplanted when small. This flower does best if planted directly outside. Tidy Tips make a good cut flower and make an excellent border. 

(Linanthus grandiflorus) MOUNTAIN PHLOX

Seeds Per Pound: 970,000
Annual- Native to the U.S.-1 Ft. Tall-Color(s): Pink, White, Purple-Bloom Time: Summer to Fall-Germ Time: 10-15 days- Seeding Rate Per Acre: 3

Mountain Phlox is an annual and native to California. This flower is found along the coast. It works good for a cut flower. Blooms are white but can have a light pink or purple color to them. This flower likes full sun and can grow in sandy soil. Mountain Phlox is also called California Phlox. Plant this flower in the spring after soil is warm or fall plant if you are in zones 7 or warmer. For maximum bloom water regularly. This flower grows the best near its native home on the west side of the US. Mountain Phlox prefers well drained soil. 

(Linaria maroccana) TOADFLAX

Seeds Per Pound: 6,850,000
Annual-Introduced- 24" Tall-Color(s): Mixed- Rainbow of Colors- Bloom Time: Spring- Germ Time: 10-20 Days- Seeding Rate Per Acre: 1/2

Toadflax is a native to Morocco. This flower comes in many shades. This Northern Lights Mix has slightly taller flowers than the Fairy Bouquet Mix of Toadflax and has more reddish shades to it. Toadflax makes an excellent filler or border and is often called a mini snapdragon because of its snapdragon appearance. This flower grows well in full sun to partial shade. Flowers for this flower will bloom for a longer period of time in a cooler climate area verses a warmer climate area. This flower enjoys loose sandy soil and looks neat if heavily seeded. Plant Toadflax in the fall or spring in zones 7-10. Fall plant this flower if you live in a warmer season area. This flower comes in a tall and dwarf variety. 

(Linum grandiflorum rubrum) SCARLET FLAX

Seeds Per Pound: 122,000
Hardy Annual--Introduced- 24" Tall-Color: Red- Bloom Time: Spring to Fall-Germ Time: 20-25 days-Seeding Rate Per Acre: 15

Scarlet Flax is a native to North African and Southern Europe. This flower is closely related to the variety of flax used to produce linen.Scarlet Flax does not like to be transplanted so it does best if planted directly outside. This flower prefers loose light soil and a place with full sun. Scarlet Flax is very drought tolerant and can withstand heat fairly well. Plant these seeds in the Spring or Fall in the US. 

(Linum lewisii) BLUE FLAX

Seeds Per Pound: 293,000
Perennial -Native-2-3 ft. Tall-Color(s): Blue-Bloom Time: Spring - Germ Time: 20-25  Days- Seeding Rate Per Acre: 8

Blue Flax is a native to the North American Plains. This flower's name 'Lewisii' after Meriweather Lewis of the Lewis and Clark Exploration.   Plant this flower in loose, dry, well drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Blue flax is excellent for atracting birds and butterflies.   

(Lobularia maritima) SWEET ALYSSUM

Seeds Per Pound: 1,270,000
Annual- Introduced- 10-12" Tall- Color(s): White-Bloom Time: Spring until it freezes-Germ Time: 15-20 days-Seeding Rate: 2

Sweet Alyssum is a native to Southern Europe. It works great for borders or fillers in a pot or in the yard. It is drought tolerant and enjoys full sun to partial shade. This flower is also called Sweet Alice. This flower is easy to grow from seed and can be started indoors and then transplanted. It has a slight fragrance to it. Once the blooming of this flower seems to be slowing down trim back the flowers or take a hedge trimmer or something and cut them back a bit. This will help promote more growth and blooms. Sweet Alyssum can get 3-10" tall. It has a low drought tolerance. This flower does well in  fertile, moist, well-drained soil. Bees and Butterflies are attracted to Alyssum. Plant this flower outdoors in the spring or start indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost in cooler climates. In warmer climates in the Southern US fall plant this flower. There are several varieties of Alyssum. Alyssum 'Carpet of Snow' is a shorter version. Alyssum' Royal Carpet' has a purple color to it.

(Lupinus latifolious) BROADLEAF LUPINE
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(Lupinus albicaulis) SICKLE KEELED LUPINE

Seeds Per Pound: 15,500
Biannual-Native to the U.S. -40" Tall-Color(s): Purple/White- Bloom Time: Spring to Summer- Germ Time: 15-70 days- Seeding Rate Per Acre: 35

Sickle-Keeled Lupine is also spelled Sicklekeel Lupine and is also referred to as Pine Lupine. It has a nice sweet fragrance when it blooms. This species of lupine is found growing wild and has adapted itself to dry slopes in western Oregon, Washington, Nevada and Northern California where it grows native. Some of the things this flower is used for are reforestation, erosion control, nitrogen fixation and as a winter green manure cover crop. This flower is an annual but depending on the growing conditions it can be a biannual or a short lived perennial. Sickle-Keeled Lupine makes a good cut flower. It grows in well-drained soil and cooler temperatures. This flower needs medium moisture and no fertilizer. It will do well in nitrogen poor soil. Plant this flower in the spring or the fall. This flower can be started indoors and transplanted when small. Sickle-Keeled Lupine grows best in full sun but can tolerate some shade. It will do best if planted outdoors into soil.  

(Lupinus perennis) PERENNIAL LUPINE

Seeds Per Pound: 23,800
Perennial-Native to the U.S.-3 ft Tall-Color(s): Blue/Purple-Bloom Time: Spring to Summer-Germ Time: 15-70 days- Seeding Rate Per Acre: 35

This flower is native to Eastern North America. It enjoys full to partial sun and well-drained soils. Needs neutral and slightly acidic soil. Because this is a perennial it may take time to established. If grown in sandy soil it may help to speed up growth of this plant. Perennial Lupines attract butterflies. This flower is found in the wild in wild Oak Savannas. Seeds of this flower are poisonous if eaten and this plant can also be poisonous to sheep and cattle.  This flower is also known to receive slug damage. Perennial Lupines can be started indoors in a sand/peat moss mixture. Seeds can be soaked 12-24 hours in warm water before planting to help soften the outer seed shell but they don't have to be soaked. This flower is one of the main flowers used in making the colorful Russell Lupine Hybrid Mix. 

(Lupinus polycarpus) SMALL LUPINE

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Annual -Native-Height: 4-24" tall-Color: Blue/Purple -Bloom Time: Late Spring -Germ Time: - days- Seeding Rate Per Acre: -
Small Flowered Lupine is a native found from British Columbia to California west of the Cascade Mountains. This flower is found growing in open prairies at low elevations. * In the Northwest Fall plant for best results directly outside.. most natives need to cold weather to get them growing good (*Be patient with natives...some can take longer to get out of the ground and grow and may take 2-3 yrs to establish)

(Nemophila maculata) FIVE SPOT

Seeds Per Pound: 87,000
Annual-Native to U.S.-12" Tall-Color(s): White with Purple Spots-Bloom Time: Spring-Germ Time: 7-30 Days-Seeding Rate Per Acre: 20

Five Spots enjoy cooler climates in partial shade to full sun in cool, moist soil. They grow well soil that is poor. In warmer climates plant this flower in the shade or give it a little morning sun because it will shut down in high temperatures and die.  This flower would do well in a spot that gets plenty of light but little direct sunlight like the north side of a building. This flower grows well in Oregon if planted in the fall so it blooms early spring in April to May when our climate is still wet but cool out in full sun. This flower is a native to California. Five Spot grows in clumps. Plant this flower in the fall in zones 7-13 and in the spring in other areas. This flower works good in pots outside or in hanging baskets and can be started in a greenhouse. 

(Nemophila menziensii) BABY BLUE EYES

Seeds Per Pound: 258,000
Annual-Native to U.S.-6-12" Tall-Color(s): Blue/White-Bloom Time: Spring to Summer-Germ Time: 7-30 Days-Seeding Rate Per Acre: 8

Baby Blue Eyes  is a native to California and Oregon. This flower can be planted in full sun to partial shade. It can be started indoors. Baby Blue Eyes loves cool-moist soil and temperatures and should do well in a spot that gets plenty of light but no direct sunlight like the north side of a building. This flower can be fall planted in zones 7-10 for early spring color.

(Nemesia strumosa) NEMESIA

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Annual- Introduced- 12-18" Tall- Color(s): Orange, Yellow, Red, Pink, White- Bloom Time: Summer-Germ Time: - days- Seeding Rate Per Acre: -

Nemesia is a native to South Africa.  This flower enjoys cool summer areas and needs chilly nights to do well.  This flower has lots of different colors.  Plant in a mostly sunny to full sun area.  This flower needs moderately rich soil that is moist and well drained.  Nemesia does well as a container plant.  This flower does not like hot humid weather and must be planted in partial shade. 

(Nigella damascena) LOVE IN A MIST

Seeds Per Pound: 192,000
Annual-Introduced-24" Tall-Color(s): Pink, Blue, Purple, White-Bloom Time: Summer-Germ Time: 10-20 days --Seeding Rate Per Acre: 10

This plant loves the sun. They like cultivated soil. Love-In-A-Mist is also called Devil-In-A-Bush. This plant does not bloom well in very hot climates. It makes a great cut flower and dried flower. The seed pods this flower produces are often dried and used in flower arrangements. This flower thrives in cooler summer areas. Love-In-A-Mist is part of the Ranunculaceae family which then makes it also related to  Anenomes, Clematis, Aquilegia and Buttercup.Love-In-A-Mist need to be planted somewhere where there is at least 6 hours of sunlight. Plant seed on top of well drained soil in the spring (or they can be planted in the fall in milder winter areas). This flower does not handle transplanting very well. Pinch back flowers to keep them blooming longer or save your seed and plant a little bit every 2-3 weeks from spring to summer to continue blooms. Blue and White are the more predominant colors in this mix. Occasionally you can find this flower in seperate colors.

(Oenothera lamarkiana) EVENING PRIMROSE

Seeds Per Pound: 870,000
Annual -Native-2-5 ft. Tall-Color(s): Yellow - Bloom Time: Spring to Summer- Germ Time: 15-20 days- Seeding Rate Per Acre: 3 lbs

Evening Primrose is a native to North America.  This flower can tolerate high PH levels.  Plant this flower in the spring or fall in zones 7-10, otherwise just spring plant. This flower gets its name from being known for its blooms to open in the afternoon and closing in the morning.  Evening Primrose prefers full sun and well drained soils to grow in.  This species of primrose is less aggressive than some of the other primrose species. 

(Papaver nudicaule) ICELAND POPPY

Seeds Per Pound: 2,780,000
Perennial-Native to the U.S.-24" Tall-Color(s): White, Yellow, Orange-Bloom Time: Spring to Summer-Germ Time: 20-30 days-Seeding Rate Per Acre: 1

Iceland Poppy is a perennial but often grown as an annual or biannual. This flower will bloom the first year it is planted. Iceland Poppies are hardy from zones 2-7 and enjoy cooler climates. These poppies are found native to the Northern US and Asia. This plant prefers well drained soils and full sunlight. This seed comes in colors of White, Yellow and Orange. Iceland Poppies grows better if planted directly outdoors into soil because they are difficult to transplant. This flower does not handle heat very well. Iceland Poppies do well Fall planted. 

(Papaver rhoeas) RED & SHIRLEY POPPY

Seeds Per Pound: 3,200,000
Hardy Annual-Introduced-30" Tall-Color(s): Red, Pink, White, sometimes Peach-Bloom Time: Spring to Summer-Germ Time: 10-30 days-Seeding Rate Per Acre: 1

This red poppy has many names: 'Red Corn Poppy', 'Red American Legion Poppy' and 'Flanders Poppy'. All of these are the same flower. Red poppies are a native to Europe and have been around a long time. They are famous for appearing on Flanders Field after a battle during WWII and are then therefore often called 'Flanders Poppy'. This flower is also in many countries used as a symbol of remembering and many countries use this flower when remembering WWII by wearing them.  Poppies work as cut flowers but the ends need to be boiled in water or burned with a match for the flowers to hold up any amount of time without wilting.  The Shirley Poppy was developed from the Red Poppy. Shirley Poppy comes in shades of Pink, Red and White and also in double and single petals. This flower can be spring or fall planted in the United States.   They like to be planted in an area with full sun. Red Poppies can be started indoors if transplanted when really small otherwise they wont transplant because they don't like their roots disturbed. The best way to plant this flower is directly outdoors onto soil. This type of flower seed only wants to be in the ground as deep as the seed are wide and this seed is so small they can be scattered on top of some loose garden soil and be watered in. 

(Phacelia campanularia) CALIFORNIA BLUEBELL

Seeds Per Pound: 856,000
Annual-Native to U.S.-15" Tall-Color(s): Blue-Bloom Time: Spring-Germ Time: 15-30 days-Seeding Rate Per Acre: 3

California Bluebells are a native to California where it grows wild in the desert. California Bluebells are a nice cobalt blue color and works as a cut flower.  This flower needs darkness to germinate.  It likes hot days and cool nights along with full sun to partial shade and well drained soil. This flower needs little water and enjoys sandy soil. You may start this flower indoors but you need to provide cool 50-55F temperatures for it to work so its better if you start seed outdoors. 

(Phlox drummondii) DRUMMOND PHLOX

Seeds Per Pound: 234,000
Annual -Native-8-24" Tall-Color(s): Pink, Purple, White, Red - Bloom Time: Summer - Germ Time: 20-30 Days- Seeding Rate Per Acre: 8

Drummond Phlox is a native to Texas.  This flower is very colorful and makes a wonderful bedding plant or cut flower.  This phlox is most effective when mass planted flower grow in mounds. Plant this flower in a neutral, moist, well-drained soil in full sun.  This flower can attract birds and butterflies.  Plant the sees for this flower in the spring.

(Plectris congesta) SEA BLUSH

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Perennial-Native-Height: 4-24"tall-Bloom Time: Summer -Germ Time: - days- Seeding Rate Per Acre: -

Sea Blush is often found on grassy bluffs near the ocean. Its name recognizes the color of the flowers which are a light pink. This flower is also found in moist meadows, open rocky slopes and bluffs and lower elevations. Sea Blush is a nice looking flower but it does have a bit of an odor that is not sweet. * In the Northwest Fall plant for best results directly outside.. most natives need to cold weather to get them growing good (*Be patient with natives...some can take longer to get out of the ground and grow and may take 2-3 yrs to establish)

(Prunella vulgaris) SELF HEAL / HEAL ALL

Seeds Per Pound:  668,000
Perennial-Native-Height: 3-12" Tall- Color(s): Violet -Bloom Time: May to Sept. -Germ Time: - days- Seeding Rate Per Acre: -

Heal All is also called Self Heal. This flower grows along roadsides and in open meadows. Heal All is also an herb. Requires medium moisture and has medium drought tolerance as well.  *In the Northwest Fall plant for best results directly outside .. most Oregon natives need the cold weather to get them growing good. (*Be patient with natives...some can take longer to get out of the ground and grow and may take 2-3 yrs to establish)

(Ranunculus occindentalis) WESTERN BUTTERCUP

Seeds Per Pound: 262,196
Perennial -Native-Height: 4-20" tall  -Color: Yellow -Bloom Time: Early Spring -Germ Time: - days- Seeding Rate Per Acre: -

Western Buttercup is a native from Alaska to Western Washington, Oregon and California. This flower is often found in woodland clearings, grassy slopes and moist meadows from sea level to sub alpine. Also called Field Buttercup. * In the Northwest Fall plant for best results directly outside.. most natives need to cold weather to get them growing good. (*Be patient with natives...some can take longer to get out of the ground and grow and may take 2-3 yrs to establish.

(Rudbeckia amplexicaulis) CLASPING CONEFLOWER

Seeds Per Pound: 922,000
Annual—Native to US—24” Tall—Color(s): Yellow—Bloom Time: Summer—Germ Time: 7-30 Days— Seeding Rate Per Acre: 3

The Coneflower is a hardy Annual that prefers full sun and can grow in a variety of soils. They grow easily from seed and reseeds itself. This flower can be fall planted in zones 7-10

(Rudbeckia hirta) BLACK EYED SUSAN

Seeds Per Pound: 1,710,000
Annual/Perennial -Native to the U.S. -30" Tall-Color(s): Yellow-Bloom Time: Summer-Germ Time: 7-30 days-Seeding Rate Per Acre: 2

Black-Eyed Susans enjoy lots of full sun but can tolerate shade. This flower can be planted in a more shadier area and grow but you wont get as large of blooms on the flowers and the plants may be long an leggy. This flower can grow in almost any kind of soil as long as it is well drained. It flower can reseed itself and is easy to grow. Black-Eyed Susans are very drought resistant and make excellent cut flowers. This flower can be a perennial or annual depending on the zone you are in. Black-Eyed Susans can be fall planted in zones 7-10. This flower is a later summer bloomer that blooms the end of July throughout the month of August so don't be disappointed if you don't see blooms early spring with this flower. 

(Rudbeckia hirta) GLORIOSA DAISY

Seeds Per Pound: 1,451,000
Perennial-Developed from the native Black Eyed Susan-1-3 ft Tall- Color(s): Yellow/Orange - can have dark brown/red markings Bloom Time:  Summer-Germ Time: 7-30 days-Seeding Rate Per Acre: 2 lbs

Gloriosa Daisy is not a native to the United States.  The cultivar that this flower was made of is a native - the Black Eyed Susan.  Gloriosa Daisy was developed in the 1950's by Burpee Seed Company.  This flower is easy to grow and has larger flowers and more color to it than the Black Eyed Susan.  Gloriosa Daisy is great for a cut flower and can attract birds, bees and butterflies.  Plant this flower in an area with lots of sun.  This flower can be very drought tolerant-it loves heat. You many need to stake this flower up if it grows too tall.  Gloriosa Daisy can also be planted in partial shade but my not grow to its full potential.  This flower can be a shorter lived perennial depending on the growing conditions.

(Sanquisorba minor) DELAR BURNET

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(Sidalcea campestris) TALL WILD HOLLYHOCK

Seeds Per Pound: 78,020
Perennial -Native-Height: 3-4 ft. tall -Color: Pale Pink to White -Bloom Time: Late Spring to Early Summer -Germ Time: - days- Seeding Rate Per Acre: -

Tall Wild Hollyhock is also called Meadow Checkerbloom and Meadow Sidalcea.  This plant is found in meadows, roadsides, hills, grass slopes and fields of the Willamette Valley.   * In the Northwest Fall plant for best results directly outside.. most natives need to cold weather to get them growing good (*Be patient with natives...some can take longer to get out of the ground and grow and may take 2-3 yrs to establish)

(Sidalcea virgata) ROSE CHECKER MALLOW

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Perennial-Native-Height: 2-3 ft.tall-Bloom Time: Spring -Germ Time: - days- Seeding Rate Per Acre: -

Rose Checker Mallow is a native perennial to the northwest. Flowers on this plant are rose pink. Usually found growing in meadows, open fields, roadsides and hills. Found also in areas that are more moist.  * In the Northwest Fall plant for best results directly outside .. most Oregon natives need the cold weather to get them growing good. (*Be patient with natives...some can take longer to get out of the ground and grow and may take 2-3 yrs to establish)

(Silene armeria) CATCHFLY

Seeds Per Pound: 4,480,000
Annual-Native to the U.S.-24" Tall-Color(s): Purple/Pink- Bloom Time: Spring to Fall -Germ Time: 15-25 Days-Seeding Rate Per Acre: 1

Silene's are related to the Carnation family. They can grow in full sun or part shade and can tolerate most soil types. This flower has a bright pink color and is a real eye catcher when used as a border. The name Catchfly comes from the sap the plant produces. This flower does not actually attract flies or other insects. This flower can be fall planted in zones 7-10

(Silene pendula) NODDING CATCHFLY

Seeds Per Pound: 606,400
Annual -Introduced-1-3 ft. Tall-Color(s): Pink -Bloom Time: Summer- Germ Time:  -  Days- Seeding Rate Per Acre: 5

Nodding Catchfly is a native to southern Europe.  This flower can be started indoors but needs to be transplanted when very small so as not to disturb the roots or it can be sown directly outdoors.  Catchfly prefers heavy or light well-drained soil. Plant in full sun or partial shade.

(Solidago canadensis) CANADA GOLDENROD

Seeds Per Pound: 4,600,000
Perennial-Native-Height: 2-6 ft. Tall-Bloom Time: Summer -Germ Time: - days- Seeding Rate Per Acre: -

Canada Goldenrod is found in most US States. This Perennial is a herb and has a long life span. Goldenrod blooms in the later part of the summer. This plant is a member of the sunflower family. Goldenrod will grow in full sun to partial shade and will tolerate some drought. Insects, birds and other wildlife are attracted to this plant. When trimmed back every year this plant can get 2-4 ft. tall. When not trimmed back every year Canada Golden Rod can get up to 6 ft. tall.  * In the Northwest Fall plant for best results (*Be patient with natives...some can take longer to get out of the ground and grow and may take 2-3 yrs to establish)

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