Strawflower, Showy Mix Helichrysum bracteatum (90 days)  This is a wonderful showy everlasting flower that is easy to grow and brings beauty to your garden and home for many months.  Plants are started indoors and planted out in May, at 12” spacing and will grow to a height of 4+ feet.  They produce a flourish of dozens of 1 ½-2” flowers that have a consistency of dried straw in a wide variety of colors from yellow, white, rose, fuchsia, orange and hues in-between.  Flowers make supreme everlasting arrangements for wreaths, garlic braids and bouquets.  SSF.  Packet :(0.1g ~65 seeds)...

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Sunflower, Amber Eye Helianthus annuus (80-100 day)   A poly-headed beauty that grows to 10’ with abundant blooms that are a mix of golden blossoms with an amber “eye” in the center.  Easy to grow cut flower, wildlife food and joyful expression of creation!  Packet: 2 1/2 g (~65 seeds) Bulk: 1 oz ...

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Sunflower, Black Dye Helianthus annuus (65 days to flower / 100 days to mature seeds)  A traditional dye crop developed and selected for generations by Hopi farmers in the high desert of Northern Arizona near the Four Corners.  They used the dark black seeds to produce a purple or gray dye for wool and baskets.  It's conceivable that Sunflowers have been a cultivated crop in North America for 5000 years. Grows to 6-12' tall depending on fertility and spacing.  Produces a large main flower at the top of the stalk up to 12" across with numerous side branches that flower later with smaller blooms.  The seed from the central head is large enough to use for hulling for human consumption or animal feed.  Seed produced at White Oak Farm (WOF).   Pictured here is a sample of fabric dyed with the seeds of this sunflower. Check out photographer/ natural dye artist Rachael on her instagram @think_natural_ Packet - 2 1/2 g (~45 seeds) 1 oz * These can also be grown for delicious sunflower sprouts grown in shallow trays (see pictures)  ...

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SUNFLOWER, Chocolate Helianthus annus, 60 days  Rich chocolate burgundy petals surround nearly black central discs on this moody sunflower.  Blooms 4-5” flowers on strong, branching stems.  Grow in succession for blooms all summer long-- this is a quick growing variety!  As with other sunflowers, the flower is edible and the petals make a dazzling garnish or ornament for your summer meals.  Packet :2 1/2 g (~45 seeds)...

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Sunflower, Mammoth Russian Helianthus annus (85 days)  Bred for seed production, this heirloom variety is able to produce very tall (up to 12’) plants that produce a single head up to 22” in diameter. Thin plants to a 12-18” spacing. Plant with pole beans for a productive poly culture, allowing the beans to climb up the tall stalks. Flowers are a deep golden yellow with a green center that swells with heavy yields of large (3/4”) seeds that are white and grey striped. A terrific staple crop for seeds for eating or for poultry feed. RCF Packet:5 g (~65 seeds) Bulk:OunceBulk: 1/4lbBulk:1/2 lb Bulk:1lb    ...

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Sunflower, Mother Garden Mix Helianthus annum (80-100 days)  This mix is a very diverse mix of multi-colored, multi-branched, poly-headed ornamental sunflowers in a spectrum of yellows, golds, orange and multi layered petal variants.  A feast for the eyes and wild birds in the garden!  SSF. Packet :(5g ~ 95 seeds) Bulk:1 Ounce Bulk:1/4 pound...

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Sunflower, Red Sun (70-90 days) Helianthus annus - A wonderful polyheaded variety for cut flowers and bold color displays in the garden. Grows to 5-7’ tall and produces 8-20 5-6” flowers per plant with dusky orange, burgundy to deep scarlet red petals, black centers and dark chocolate seeds. We did our best to rogue (remove) plants that didn’t have the darker burgundy petals, however, our original seed produced about 20% gold petaled plants, so expect some variation. The standout individuals are well with the variability.  Packet - 2 1/2 g (~45 seeds)...

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Sunflower, Tarahumara   Helianthus annuus (90-100 days) A traditional variety developed by the Tarahumara people of Northern Mexico. Tall (7-11’) plants produce a single, large (up to 24” across) solid golden flower with pure white seeds. Seeds are large, plump and delicious. SSF Packet -(~45 seeds) Bulk-1 oz Bulk-1/4 lb ...

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Sunflower, Tiger Teddy  Helianthus annuus (90 days)    Fantastic blending of Tiger’s Eye bicolor and Teddy Bear genetics.  Colors are bronze, maroon, red, gold and yellow.  Blooms are mostly double-petaled flowers with single outer layers, with an occasional fully double individual. Outrageous cut flower. Bred by Don Tipping. Siskiyou Select Original. FLA.  Packet -2 1/2 g (~50 seeds) ...

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Sweet Pea, Cupani Lathyrus odoratus (80 days)   Named for the Franciscan Monk Fr. Cupani who is thought to have collected seed in 1696 from the wild relative that grew near his Sicilian monastery.  Cupani is similar to the Nana’s bicolor that we carried previously – it produces burgundy and purple bicolor flowers on medium-length stems.  They have that lovely, intoxicating, spicy cinnamon scent that has endeared sweet peas in the hearts of gardeners for centuries.  SSF. Unfortunately, we do not have this seed now but we intend to grow it 2021 so check back with us 12/01/21 for availability.  2 g (~30 seeds) ...

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Sweet Pea, Spencer Ripple Mix Lathyrus odorata (85 days) Ruffled and soft, this delightful mix of sweet peas is a treat for the eyes and the nose.  Petals are colored with crimson, burgundy, plum, lavender, or pink flecks.  Stems are medium length and great for bunching.  This sweet pea will always be on my list of things to grow!  An annual that grows up to 96”, space 6” apart, trellis, and grow in full sun or partial shade.  FLA.   2 g (~20 seeds) ...

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Sweet Pea, Sweet Cream Berry Mix Lathyrus odoratus  (85 days)            The irresistible aroma of these flowers can be detected hundreds of feet away from the patch, especially when they become most pungent in the early evening.  Colors range from white to burgundy, rose pink, lavender, and plum, some on lusciously long stems.  Sweet peas must be trellised vertically to perform best, and we start them in early January in deep pots to get them off to a strong start before temperatures get hot.  Also, in our zone 7 gardens sweet peas can be started in the fall, overwintered outside under row cover, and likewise perform well.  An annual that grows up to 10’.  Space 4-6”. SSF.  2 g (~20 seeds)...

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Tithonia, Torch Tithonia rotundifolia (80-100 days)    - Also known as ‘Mexican Sunflower’, this beauty produces many brilliant orange 3” blooms on a multi-branched 6-8’ tall plant.  Unique, velvety soft leaves and stems help make this a great border plant.  Blooms late into the fall for late-season color and nectar production for insects.  SSF. Packet (1.5 g ≈ 135 seeds) ...

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Xeranthemum annuum  Here’s seed for a long-lost favorite that’s a great dried flower known as “Immortelle”.  Plants produce either white or mauve (pale purple)- colored 1” flowers atop silvery green foliage.  Like strawflower or ammobium, they are dry and papery when fresh, but can be used both fresh and dried as a cut flower.  Or, xeranthemum serves as a great bedding plant in the front border as it grows to about 2’ and flowers for a long period—typically midsummer through autumn.  Space 12” apart.  Hardy annual.  SSF.  Packet (.3grams~80 seeds)...

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Zinnia, Cactus Mix Zinnia elegans   This was a true standout in our gardens!  Grows to 30-48” tall with unique involute petals (that roll into themselves), revolute petals (rolled under) and fimbricated petals (frayed ends).  Large (3-4”) blooms appear in shades of pale pink, deep yellow, orange, pink, red, peach, and white.  Flowers are all double-petaled (like a dahlia).  Bumblebees love them! - 0.3 g (~30 seeds) ...

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ZINNIA, Crazy Legs Zinnia elegans (70 days) This is a selection from the popular cactus mix of an exceptionally unique mutation with fully quilled bright fuchsia petals that are both involute (rolled inwards) and fimbriated (petal tips splayed or frizzled looking).  The petals also have a characteristic only observed in 2 plants (out of 300) from the original population of being crooked, like a bent leg. Plants grow to 3' tall. We will continue to select and refine this unique specimen. A pale orange version is in development. (See picture). Bred by Don Tipping Packet (0.3 g ≈ 35 seeds) ...

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Zinnia, Dreamin' Remix  (75 days) The original The progenitor of this mix was originally Bred by Dylana Kapuler and maintained by Peace Seedlings that appears to be a cross between 2 species (Z.elegans x Z.haageana) that results in a wide array of multi-colored petals mainly in 2 variants: a yellow, orange, magenta, red and a pink and white. Comparable to the Zowie (F1), but more interesting with a taller growth habit.  An annual that grows up to 48” and is best spaced 12” apart. This iteration has crosses with the quilled petal cactus type zinnias, however all the mother plants were of the Dreamin’ mix, hence the name “Remix”. Lots of unique diversity to discover in this stunning grex! Packet - 0.8g (~75 seeds)...

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Zinnia, Firestarter  Zinnia elegans (75-85 days) This is a Siskiyou Seeds Original selection from the Peppermint stick Zinnia that is been selected for a few seasons for having only deep gold flowers that are splashed with bright red stripes.  Selected for predominately fully doubled blooms that are about 2” across.  We like to harvest this flower before the center cone extrudes. An annual that grows up to 36” and can be spaced 12” apart. Bred by Don Tipping. Packet -0.4 g (~55 seeds) ...

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Zinnia, Jazzy Mix Zinnia haageana (85 days)  A spectacular mix of warm-toned, small, semi-double and double 2” variegated flowers.  Flowers come in a range of yellow, yellow/red-tipped, red/yellow-tipped, red/white-tipped, red/pink-tipped, pink/white-tipped coloration and are like small firecrackers within a bouquet.  Cut flowers hold up to three weeks in the vase!  Jazzy mix is slower to come on than the larger flowered Zinnia elegans, but flowers hold longer on the plant.  An excellent low-growing (30”) zinnia for the front annual border and a prolific producer for cut flower growers.  Packets - 0.3 g (~40 seeds)...

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Zinnia, Mega Diversity Mix  Zinnia elegans (70 days) A mixture of all the classic shades and shapes you know and love about zinnias plus some new twists like orange with purple edges and red with purple margins. Superb cut flower and has a long vase life.  Original mix obtained from Peace Seedlings.  SSF. Packet -0.8 g (~75 seeds)  ...

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Zinnia, Orange Anemone (80 days) Zinnia elegans - A standout from our Tidepool Mix population that possesses the quilled petals of the Cactus types in pleasing hues from pale orange to a more orange red. Breeder Don Tipping is selecting for highly doubled revolute and fimbriated, a trait where petal tips are not pointed as is typical, rather they are splayed out. Special attention is given to encouraging and stabilizing the squiggly petal trait in which the petals zig zag out from the central disc. This is a variety still in development so you can expect some variation, however, subsequent iterations will become more unique and uniformly amazing! Very limited quantities. A Siskiyou Select Original. packet ~0.4g ~ 30 seeds...

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Zinnia, Queeny Lime Orange  Zinnia elegans (90 days)  These new zinnia introductions from the Queeny Lime Series (formerly known as the "Queen" series) are the two zinnias that I can’t live without in my garden.  Queeny Lime Orange produces 3” double, semi-double (and occasionally single-petaled) blooms that have a peach color with lime undertones.  Ray petals fade to cream approaching the center where a set of brighter, orange disc petals accentuate form a bullseye.  Long lasting in the vase and an excellent dried flower as well.  An annual that reaches up to 3’; space 12’ apart.   0.8g ...

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ZINNIA, Queeny Lime Red Zinnia elegans  (75-85 days)  Queeny Lime (QL) Red began my QL addiction.  (formerly known as the "Queen" series). It produces 3” double & semi-double (and occasionally single-petaled) blooms that have a pink color with lime undertones.  Ray petals fade to cream approaching the center where a small set of brighter, fuchsia disc petals form a bullseye.  The quintessential cut-and-come again flower that lasts up to two weeks in the vase.  An annual that reaches up to 3’; space 12’ apart.  WWA  ~0.8g - ...

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Zinnia, Red Spider (75 days) Zinnia tenuifolia A fascinating variety to grow if you love zinnias! This is a landrace species from the region of zinnia origin in Mexico. Small (18-24") bushy plants produces masses of 1-1&1/2" scarlet blooms with a raised center.  Single petal form means there is plenty of access for bees and butterflies who delight in this pretty plant. (0.3g ~35 seeds)...

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ZINNIA, SALMON ROSE Zinnia elegans Cut flower growers know zinnias as one of the best “cut-and-come again” flowers; the more you cut them, the more they keep on flowering.  Salmon Rose is a large, double-petaled type of zinnia similar to our Purple Dahlia Zinnia and gives buckets-full of blooms in this “on-trend” color.  It’s bold but not loud like many of the classic zinnia colors, so it pairs well with other softer tones but still garners attention from home gardeners, market growers and floral designers alike. Packet-0.8 g (~75 seeds) 10 Grams: $40.00 (~930 seeds)...

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Zinnia, Scarlet (75-90 days)  A wonderful show of deep scarlet red single and fully double petaled blooms makes a striking visual statement in gardens or as border plantings.  Tiger swallowtail butterflies are very fond of this strain.  Produces blooms over a very long season and even into the first light frosts of fall.  Grows to 4 feet.  Feral Farm 1 1/2 g (~150 seeds)...

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Zinnia, Tidepool Mix (75 days) This was the outcome of an intentional cross between our Cactus Mix with its wondrous highly doubled, quilled petals and the marvelous Dreamin’ Mix which is an interspecies cross between Zinnia elegans and Zinnia haageana. The resulting progeny will undoubtedly be a wild and raucous combination of the myriad phenotypes possible between this genetic mashup. During the Fall Seed Academy class we went through a field of thousands of plants to select our favorite individuals and that is the origin of the Tidepool Mix, named for the propensity of many of the flowers to resemble sea anemones. Grow it and discover the wonders of nature for yourself. Siskiyou Select Original Packet - 0.3g (~30 seeds) Podcast Interview describing the breeding behind this project: https://awaytogarden.com/expanding-the-zinnia-palette-with-siskiyou-seeds-don-tipping/  ...

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