The Seed Library Catalog

Plant inside and transplant (or plant seeds outside)

Planting depth: 1/4″, Spacing: 12-24″, Days to germ: 5–15 days, Light: Morning sun, afternoon shade, Soil: Well-drained, add compost, Water: Consistent, moderate

Notes: (aka Silver Dollar) 18-24″ tall x 12-20″ wide. Lightly fragrant, vivid purple flowers in spring followed by decorative silvery seed pods in midsummer. May self-sow. Biennial (blooms in second year).
Photo courtesy of Eden Brothers.

Plant inside and transplant (or plant seeds outside)

Planting depth: 1/4″, Spacing: 18-24″, Days to germ: 14–21 days, Light: Full sun, Soil: Very well-drained to sandy, Water: Moderate to low once established

Notes: 18-24″ tall/wide. Large heads of white to light pink blooms in summer, followed by decorative seed heads. Evergreen foliage. Good cut flowers. May self-sow. Easy to grow biennial or short-lived perennial.
Photo courtesy of Rotary Botanical Gardens.

Plant inside and transplant

Planting depth: Barely cover, Spacing: 10-15″, Days to germ: 5–15 days, Light: Morning sun, afternoon shade, Soil: Well-drained, add compost, Water: Moderate

Notes: 24″ tall x 12-16″ wide. Trumpet-shaped flowers in yellow, cream, lavender, brown, and scarlet from spring to midsummer. May re-bloom when cool weather returns. Excellent cut flower. Provide stake or cage for support. Annual.
Photo courtesy of David’s Garden Seeds.

Soak in boiling water overnight; repeat until seeds swell. Plant inside and transplant

Planting depth: 1/16″, Spacing: 4-6″, Days to germ: 20–30 days, Light: Full sun to part shade, Soil: Well-drained, Water: Moderate

Notes: 15-20″ tall x 6″ wide. Feathery leaflets respond to touch! Small yellow flowers from summer to early fall. Attracts pollinators. Deer resistant. May self-sow. Annual.
Photo courtesy of Prairie Moon Nursery.

Refrigerate seeds for 30-60 days before planting inside. Transplant

Planting depth: Barely cover, Spacing: 12-18″, Days to germ: 60 days, Light: Full sun, Soil: Very well-drained, Water: Low once established

Notes: 24-36″ tall x 12″ wide. Fragrant pink flowers in late spring. Attracts pollinators. Deer, rabbit resistant. Tolerates poor soil. May self-sow. Short-lived native perennial.
Photo courtesy of Mrs. B.

Plant inside and transplant

Planting depth: 1/4-1/2″, Spacing: 14-18″, Days to germ: 10-21 days, Days to harvest: 80-90 days, Light: Full sun, Soil: Well-drained, add compost, Water: Consistent, moderate

Notes: (aka California Green Chile) Dark green 6-8” peppers on short plants. Mild to medium heat. Use New Mexico-style for roasting or stuffing. Does well in containers. Heirloom variety.
Photo courtesy of Terroir Seeds.

Plant inside and transplant

Planting depth: Surface, Spacing: 8-12″, Days to germ: 10-15 days, Light: Morning sun, afternoon shade, Soil: Well-drained, add compost, Water: Consistent, moderate

Notes: 16-20″ trailing. Large pink flowers with ruffled petals and light fragrance. Good for containers, baskets, and raised planters. Deer, rabbit resistant. Annual.
Photo courtesy of Awapuni Nurseries.

Plant inside and transplant (or plant seeds outside)

Planting depth: Surface, Spacing: 6-12″, Days to germ: 5-15 days, Light: Full sun to part shade, Soil: Well-drained, Water: Moderate

Notes: 8-20″ tall x 6-10″ wide. Fragrant red, pink, and purple blooms in summer. Good cut flowers. Does well in containers. Deer resistant. May self-sow. Biennial (blooms in second year) or short-lived perennial.
Photo courtesy of Eden Brothers.

Plant inside and transplant

Planting depth: 1/16″, Spacing: 8-10″, Days to germ: 5-15 days, Light: Full sun, Soil: Well-drained, Water: Moderate to low once established

Notes: 12″ tall/wide. White, pink, or red double or semi-double blooms with a sweet, spicy fragrance from late spring into summer. Evergreen foliage. Attracts pollinators. Deer, rabbit resistant. May self-sow. Perennial.
Photo courtesy of Sheffield’s Seeds.

Refrigerate seeds for 30 days before planting in warm indoor conditions. Transplant

Planting depth: 1/16-1/8″, Spacing: 18-24″, Days to germ: 30-45 days, Light: Full sun to part shade, Soil: Well-drained, Water: Moderate to low once established

Notes: 36-60” tall x 12-36” wide. Showy yellow blossoms from July to September. Good cut flowers. May need support if overwatered. Easy to grow native perennial.
Photo courtesy of Applewood Seed Co.

Plant inside and transplant (or plant seeds outside)

Planting depth: Surface, Spacing: 18″, Days to germ: 7-10 days, Light: Full sun, Soil: Well-drained, Water: Moderate to low once established

Notes: 18-24″ tall x 18-24″ wide. Likes heat! Orange-yellow blooms from summer to fall. Good cut flowers. May be floppy if overwatered. Deer resistant. May self-sow. Fast, easy to grow native perennial.
Photo courtesy of Gardenia.net.

Plant outside

Planting depth: 1/4″, Spacing: 1/2-1″, Days to germ: 5-10 days, Days to harvest: 28 days, Light: Full sun to part shade, Soil: Well-drained, add compost, Water: Consistent, moderate

Notes: Bright pink skin and mild, crisp flavor; best when harvested at 4” or smaller. Roast or eat raw. Beautiful on a vegetable tray. Stores well. Heirloom variety.
Photo courtesy of True Leaf Market.