The following are an alphabetical listing of all of the annual flowers that may be available at Plant Sale, along with growing tips and other relevant information. Note that not all varieties are available every year. For a full listing of available varieties and to see what’s in stock, visit our farm store.

Flowers, ANNUAL

Ageratum, “Timeless Mix” - Ageratum houstonianum
Description: Lovely and long-lasting flower clusters in shades of red, pink, blue, and white. Attracts bees and butterflies, ideal for beds, containers or as a cut flower. Annual.
Growing Tips: Fertile soil with good drainage.
Spacing: 9-12”
Height: 24-30”
Light: Full sun

Alyssum, “Carpet of Snow” – Labularia Maritima?
Description: Cascading habit makes this late spring flower perfect for windowboxes or terrace edges. Widely recognized as a nectar source for beneficial insects. Frost resistant.
Growing Tip: Though an annual, it sometimes re-seeds.
Spacing: 6-8 inches
Height: 4-6 inches
Light: Full sun, can tolerate some shade

Aster, “Towers Mix” – Callistephus chinensis
Description: Large, showy blossoms pack all the beauty of peonies in an easy to grow annual. Blooms in 8 different colors.
Growing Tip: May require a stake for support.
Spacing: 6-12”
Height: 28-32”
Light: Full sun

Bachelor's Button, Blue Cornflower, “Polka Dot Mix” – Centaurea cyanus
Description: Classic cornflowers in blue, pink, white, and red blossoms. Use edible flowers to brighten salads, desserts or drinks
Growing Tips: Prefers cooler weather, tolerant of poor soil
Spacing: 9” inches
Height: 30-38”
Light: Full sun

Calendula, “Resina" - Calendula officinalis
Description: Resina has the highest resin concentration of any calendula, making it ideal for medicinal uses. Plant produce numerous attractive 1.5-3” flowers.
Growing Tips: Plant in rich, well-drained soils.
Spacing: 6-12”
Height: Variable in
Light: Sun/part shade

Calendula, “Alpha” - Calendula officinalis
Description: Also known as pot marigold or common marigold, these easy to grow flowers have bright orange blooms reminiscent of gerber daisies. Petals are edible and have a floral, slightly bitter flavor.
Growing Tips: Plant in rich, well-drained soil.
Spacing: 6-12”
Sun: Sun/part shade

Celosia, “Pampas Plume” – Celosia argentea
Description: Masses of soft, feathery 2-6” plumes in scarlet, yellow, cream, and pink. Also known as cockscomb.
Growing Tips: Promote branching by pinching plant when 6-8” tall
Spacing: 6-12”
Height: 33-48”
Light: Full sun

Chinese Forget-Me-Nots - Cynoglossum amabile
Description: Small, prolific, blue flowers are great for bouquets and for attracting bees.
Growing Tips: These easy to grow annuals will reseed and grow for multiple years.
Spacing: 9-12in
Height: 18-24in
Light: Sun/part shade

Cosmos - Cosmos bipannatus
Description: Daisy-style flowers atop sturdy 2-3’ stems. These unique puffy flowers are mix of pink, red, and burgundy and make a great cut flower. Likes well-drained soil. Annual.
Growing Tip: Deadhead to encourage blooms
Spacing: At least 1 foot
Height: 4 feet
Light: Full sun

Dahlia - Dahlia x hybrida
Description: Bi-colored semi-double 2-1/2” blooms sit atop strong stems. Mix includes shades of orange, white, rose, and violet. Annual.
Growing Tip: Plant tubers 6-8in deep once danger of frost has past and soil warms to 60° F. Will bloom mid-summer through early fall.
Spacing: 1 foot
Height: 14 inches
Light: Full sun

Marigold, “Sparky French Mix” - Tegetes patula
Description: Full, orange-and-yellow, double blooms cover these short plants. This variety is great for small spaces: containers, raised beds, or borders. Their short height won't shade out other plants.
Growing tip: Marigolds are a great companion plant (they deter bad bugs), so plant near your kale, broccoli, cucumbers, and more
Spacing: 10-12 inches
Height: 12-14 inches

Marigold, “Tangerine Gem” – Tagetes tenuifolia
Description: Hundreds of tiny flowers cover low-growing lacy foliage. Pollinator and beneficial attracting flowers are edible with floral, citrus and slightly spicy flavor.
Growing Tips: High temperatures can cause bloom production to stall
Spacing: 8-18”
Height: 18”
Light: Full sun

Mexican Sunflower – Tithonia Rotundifolia
Description: Orange, daisy-like blossoms that last until first frost. A heavy nectar producer beneficial for bees and butterflies.
Growing Tip: Heat loving and drought tolerant.
Spacing: 12-24”
Height: 60-72”
Light: Sun

Nasturtium, “Jewel Mix” - Tropaeolum majus
Description: Tall trailing mix grows up to 2’ in red, orange, gold, and bicolor shades. Flower has a peppery-sweet taste. Annual.
Growing Tips: Needs cool temperatures for continuous blooming. Intolerant of frost. Thrives in poor soil and needs little water.
Spacing: 6 inches
Height: 12-24 inches
Light: Full sun

Pansy, “Helen Mount” – Viola tricolor
Description: Upright stems with petite, colorful flowers. Edible flowers can brighten salads or be candied.
Growing Tips: Deadhead to promote continued blooming.
Spacing: 6 inches
Height: 6-8 inches
Light: Partial sun to full sun

Lacy Phacelia – Phacelia tanacetifolia
Description: A wildflower with blue flowers that unfurl in a fiddlehead shape. Heavy nectar producers, so they are great for attracting pollinators. to your garden. Fast growing and leggy, will reseed it not dead-headed
Spacing: 6”
Height: 12-24”
Light: Full sun

Poppy, California - Eschscholzia californica
Description: These poppies have 2-3” vibrant orange blooms and feathery silver-blue foliage. They are drought tolerant and bloom throughout the summer. Plant outside once danger of frost has passed.
Spacing: 8-inches
Height: 8-12 inches
Light: Full sun

Poppy, Corn - Papaver rhoes
Description: Classic red poppy seen in fields throughout Europe. Large, 3-4” bloom. Long blooming.
Spacing: 6-8”
Height: 12-24”
Light: Full Sun

Snapdragons, “Lion's Mouth Blend” – Antirrhinum majus
Description: Cold-hardier than most flowers, these multicolored self-seeding annuals can be the first and last flower in your garden.
Growing Tips: Well-drained, neutral soil is preferred
Spacing: 6-12”
Height: 30”
Light: Partially shade tolerant

Statice, “Seeker Mix” - Limonium sinuatum
Description: Among the easiest to dry of all cut flowers. Lovely pastel flower clusters on straight, uniform stems.
Growing Tips: Well-drained, fertile soil
Spacing: 12”
Height: 24”
Light: Full sun

Strawflower, “Sultane Mix” - Bracteantha bracteata
Description: Papery blooms can withstand head and dry conditions.
Growing Tips: Frequent harvests can increase yields. Excellent dried flower. Can tolerate average soil.
Spacing: 10-12”
Height: 24-36”
Light: Full sun

Sunflower, “Autumn Beauty” – Helianthus anuus
Description: A branching sunflower producing many long stems with bold, beautiful flowers up to 8” across. Flowers are bronze, purple, bright yellow, and burgundy, reminiscent of fall foliage.
Growing Tips: Pollen bearing, good for bees and other pollinators.
Spacing: 18-24”
Height: 7’
Light: Full sun

Sunflower, Mexican - see “Mexican Sunflower” above

Sunflower, “Moulin Rouge” - Helianthus annuus
Description: A pollen-less branching sunflower with 4” burgundy blooms.
Growing Tips: High soil nitrogen levels can lead to excess leaf growth and unusual flower shapes.
Spacing: 18-24 in
Height: 60-80 in
Light: Full sun

Sunflower, “Sonja” – Helianthus annuus
Description: An outstanding cut sunflower, with a dark center and tangerine petals. Each plant should produce 8 or more side branches bearing lovely 4” blossoms. Good vase life when cut.
Growing Tips: Pollen bearing, good for bees and other pollinators. Excessive nitrogen can result in deformed flower shapes.
Spacing: 18-24”
Height: 38-40”
Light: Full sun.

Zinnia, “Benary’s Giant Mix” - Zinnia elegans
Description: High yield of long sturdy stems with 4-6”, fully double, dahlia-like blooms. Vigorous plants hold well in summer heat and rain. Excellent vase life. Annual.
Growing Tips: Low susceptibility to powdery mildew.
Spacing: 9-12 inches
Height: 40-50 inches
Light: Full sun