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Deadheading is the process of extending the flowering period of a plant by removing dead flowers once they have finished blooming. Check your plants while watering to see what ‘maintenance’ is required – usually taking a few minutes before or after watering to remove faded flowers or seed pods can help keep plants looking beautiful!

Heirloom varieties are open-pollinated plants that have been passed down through generations of gardeners. They are prized for their history, flavor, beauty, and reliable performance. Because they are open-pollinated, gardeners can often save seed from healthy plants to grow the same variety again the following year when cross-pollination is prevented.

Open-pollinated varieties are naturally pollinated by wind, insects, birds, or other natural means. When grown away from other compatible varieties, they produce seed that grows true to the parent plant, making them a great choice for gardeners who enjoy saving seeds.

Ferry-Morse Seeds does not sell, nor have we ever sold any seed treated with neonicotinoids, or neonics for short. The impact of this class of chemical on pollinating insects such as honey bees and native bees is a cause of environmental concern. This is why Ferry-Morse Seeds has not and will not use neonicotinoid chemicals at any time.

Browse by color, bloom season, growing conditions, garden purpose, or plant type to narrow your choices. If you're unsure where to start, the Garden Matchmaker Quiz can help recommend flowers based on your growing conditions and gardening goals.

Flower seed varieties usually consist of a single species or cultivar selected for characteristics such as bloom size, color, or growth habit. Wildflower seed mixes typically combine multiple species that provide a more natural appearance while supporting pollinators and local wildlife.

Planting a mixture of early-, mid-, and late-season bloomers creates continuous color from spring through fall. Combining annuals with perennials can also extend flowering throughout the growing season.

Once established, flowers such as blanket flower, coneflower, California poppy, black-eyed Susan, yarrow, and many native wildflowers tolerate periods of dry weather better than moisture-loving species.

Many open-pollinated flower varieties produce seeds that can be collected and planted the following season. Hybrid varieties may not grow true to type from saved seed.

Regular watering, removing faded flowers (deadheading), proper spacing, and adequate sunlight encourage many flowering plants to continue producing blooms throughout the growing season.

Keep the soil consistently moist while seeds are germinating. Once established, most flowering plants need about 1 to 2 inches of water per week, either from rainfall or supplemental irrigation.

Most flowering plants require at least six hours of direct sunlight each day for the strongest growth and best flowering. Some species also thrive in partial shade.

It depends on the variety. Some flower seeds require light for germination, while others germinate best when lightly covered with soil. Always follow the planting instructions provided for each variety.

Planting time depends on your climate and the flower variety. Cool-season flowers are often planted in early spring or fall, while warm-season flowers are sown after the danger of frost has passed.

Many flowers can be started indoors several weeks before the last expected frost to give plants a head start on the growing season. Others, including sunflowers, nasturtiums, and poppies, usually perform best when direct-sown outdoors.

Yes. Some flowers tolerate or even prefer partial shade, including impatiens, coleus, foxgloves, forget-me-nots, violas, and certain wildflower mixes designed for lower-light conditions.

Most flowering plants perform best in full sun. Sun-loving favorites include zinnias, sunflowers, cosmos, marigolds, blanket flowers, coneflowers, California poppies, and black-eyed susans.

Yes. Many flowers grow well in containers, hanging baskets, raised beds, and patio planters. Compact varieties are especially well suited for smaller spaces when provided with adequate sunlight and regular watering.

Many flowers are excellent for fresh bouquets, including sunflowers, zinnias, cosmos, snapdragons, dahlias, foxgloves, sweet peas, hollyhocks, and delphiniums.

Many flowering plants provide nectar and pollen for bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and other beneficial insects. Popular pollinator favorites include coneflowers, sunflowers, cosmos, zinnias, salvia, blanket flower, butterfly weed, and wildflower mixes.

Many annual flowers, including zinnias, cosmos, marigolds, petunias, and impatiens, continue blooming from late spring until frost when spent flowers are removed regularly.

Consider your growing conditions, including sunlight, climate, available space, soil type, and your gardening goals. Whether you want cut flowers, pollinator plants, colorful borders, or long-lasting blooms, choosing flowers suited to your garden helps ensure success.

Annual flowers complete their life cycle in one growing season and typically bloom the first year from seed. Perennial flowers return year after year but may spend their first season developing roots before producing their best display of flowers.

Look for easy-to-grow flowers such as zinnias, marigolds, cosmos, sunflowers, nasturtiums, calendula, and California poppies. These flowers germinate readily, tolerate a variety of growing conditions, and reward gardeners with colorful blooms throughout the season.