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Seeds

If you received seeds from us in your care package, find directions to take care of them below!

Freckles Viola

This darling, dainty violet is a blue-freckled version of the familiar wild violet of North America. A perennial native wildflower just 6-8 inches tall, these plants will self-sow in the garden or lawn.

Planting Instructions:

Perennial in zones 4-9. Start seeds indoors 8-12 weeks before last frost. Grow in full sun to partial shade. Best in cool conditions. Likes a cool, moist, woodsy soil. Occasionally self-sows.

Sprouts in 5-8 days. Ideal temp: 62-68 F. Seed depth: surface sow. Plant spacing: 6” apart. Frost hardy: YES. Min. full sun: 6-12 hrs

More details at rareseeds.com

Marigolds

Marigolds

Shasta Daisy

Shastas are unrivaled for production of 2’-3’ talk strong-stemmed flowers during summer and early fall. The daisy-like flowers have snow-white petals surrounding a rich yellow center. Enjoy shasta daisies in the garden and as cut flowers. Plants are easy-to-grow and nearly maintenance free.

Planting Instructions:

For strong plants either start seeds indoors 8 to 10 weeks before last frost, or sow outdoors in late summer/fall and provide protection where necessary. Plant in well-drained soil. Fertilize when spring growth begins. Harvest flowers to prolong bloom period.

Type: perennial/perenne. Height: 2’/60 cm. Planting depth: 1/8”/3mm. Seed spacing: 1”/2.5 cm. Thinning height: 3”-4”/7.5-10 cm. Spacing after thinning: 12”/30 cm. Days to germination: 12