Medicinal Flowers

Pimpernel (Anagallis arvensis) Annual

Pimpernel is native to Europe but naturalized in some parts of North America. A member of the primrose family, this low-growing herb spreads like a ground cover and sports tiny ¼” red flowers that bloom in spring and summer. Valued as a...

Red Garnet Amaranth (Amaranthus tricolor)

Amaranth is a stunning green and grain. Red Garnet has medium green leaves with a red overlay that is more pronounced in warmer climates. Shoots are delicious in salads and greens can be cooked like spinach. Amaranth grain can be harvested and used...

Ribwort Plantain (Plantago lanceolata) Perennial

Also known as Narrow Leaved, Lance Leaved, or English Plantain, this medicinal favorite is hardier and easier to grow than most broad leaf varieties. While typically valued for its healing properties, young Ribwort Plantain leaves are often eaten as an...

Roman Chamomile (Anthemus noblis)

Cheerful, daisy-like flowers make this heirloom equal parts practical and attractive. Often used in herbal teas, Roman Chamomile also excels as ornamental groundcover or as a garden showpiece in its own right. Plant in bright sun. Minimum of 300 seeds...

Roselle Hibiscus (Hibiscus sabdariffa) Perennial

Also known as Red Hibiscus or Asian Sour Leaf, this tropical perennial is not frost hardy but can be grown as an annual in cooler climates. Roselle is an African heirloom yielding heaps of tart, ruby calyces used in preserves, teas, medicinal...

Scarlet Flax (Linum grandiflorum)

The dainty petals and dark red center of this popular heirloom create a radiant splash of summer color. Plant Scarlet Flax in your border gardens, containers, and veggie plots to attract beneficial insects and pollinators. Minimum of 200 seeds per...

Sesame (Sesamum indicum)

Sesame has a long history of cultivation around the world starting in India and Africa, then spreading to Europe and eventually to the gardens of Thomas Jefferson in Virginia. With its foxglove-like blossoms, Sesame is beautiful in the garden and loved...

Shepherd’s Purse (Capsella bursa-pastoris) Annual

With high concentrations of sulforaphane, Shepherd’s Purse is valued for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. A member of the Brassicaceae family, the edible leaves of this hardy herb have a spicy, mustard flavor. Single stocks with...

Showy Milkweed (Asclepias speciosa)

Plant this heirloom milkweed and give our monarch caterpillars a place to thrive! Study plants loaded with clusters of nectar-rich rosy pink blossoms will add beauty to your garden while attracting bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. This hardy...

Skullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora)

Skullcap is a member of the mint family that produces lovely flowers of purple, blue, and white that look a bit like snapdragons. Most often cultivated for medicinal applications. Plants will sprawl. Native to Europe and the US. 50 seeds...

Sparky Marigold Mix (Tagetes patula)

Vibrant red-orange and yellow ruffles make this French flower a garden standout. Easy to grow and reaching just 12” tall, the Sparky Marigold works well in beds or borders or when planted as a companion crop in vegetable gardens. 200 seeds...

Spilanthes (Acmella oleracea)

Known as Electric Daisy, Paracress, or Toothache Plant, this exotic heirloom is a member of the daisy family. Gold and auburn cone shaped blooms thrive on bushy plants with oval, sawtooth leaves.Used for culinary and medicinal purposes throughout Asia...

Spotted Bee Balm (Monarda punctata) Perennial

Loved by pollinators but despised by deer, rabbits, and other critters, this low maintenance, drought- and flood-tolerant perennial is known for its spiky yellow, burgundy and pink rosettes. Valued for medicinal properties. 75+ seeds minimum Allow...

Strawberry Blonde Calendula (Calendula officinalis) Annual

Lovely pink and gold flowers with ruby centers bloom midsummer through fall on bushy plants with deep green foliage. Strawberry Blonde is a wonderful choice for flower arrangements. Edible, deer-resistant, and loved by pollinators. Celebrated as a...

Sweet Tall Alyssum (Lobularia maritima)

This delightful heirloom produces a profusion of dainty white blooms. With a scent similar to honey, the sun-loving Tall White reliably attracts bees. Reaching just one foot tall, it is well suited to border gardens and window boxes. Minimum of 300...