Best Zone 5 Flower Seeds in 2026

HIBISCUS SABDARIFFA/ ROSELLE SEED - This plant has an otherworldly appearance and is a real joy to grow. While the pink flowers are gorgeous in their own right, it's the fleshy red calyces that are dried for tea and used as food! Makes a great addition to lemonade or a bioregional substitute for cranberries.

EASY TO GROW, HARVEST, AND ENJOY - Needs heat to bear usable herbage. Annual, although it can perennialize in warmer areas. Start seedlings early in a greenhouse and transplant after last frost. Seeds must be scarified prior to planting. 110 days from seed to calyx. Each packet contains ~30 seeds.

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BURDOCK ROOT SEED - Incredibly nutritive food and medicine. Delicious food, highly valued in Japan; it is often grated and included in ferments (Kimchi), or cooked as a main or side dish. We like to dry roots for rehydrating in soups and stews in the wintertime, adding a nutritional punch to the meal.

EASY TO GROW, HARVEST, AND ENJOY - Burdock is a biennial, taking two years to flower and set seed. The root can be harvested in the first year. 90 days to immature root. 180 days to mature root. Plant in Early Spring through Mid-Summer. Each packet contains ~50 seeds.

SEEDS YOU CAN TRUST - Our seeds are organic, non-GMO, heirloom, untreated, and open-pollinated. This makes sourcing seed from our company an easy and ethical choice. Seeds are certified organic by Oregon Tilth: OT-017423.

HUNGARIAN POPPY (PAPAVER SOMNIFERUM) SEED - A poppy variety from Redwood Farm – with dark purple blossoms and blue seeds that can be used for baking. Lovely flowers attract pollinators. Perfect addition to the garden.

EASY TO GROW, HARVEST, AND ENJOY - A great dual purpose culinary and ornamental variety. 75 days from seed to flower. Annual. Start seeds from late winter through late spring in most climates. Each packet ~250 seeds.

SEEDS YOU CAN TRUST - Our seeds are organic, non-GMO, heirloom, untreated, and open-pollinated. This makes sourcing seed from our company an easy and ethical choice. Seeds are certified organic by Oregon Tilth: OT-017423.

PESHAWAR POPPY SEED - A gorgeous spring bloomer and widely recognized for its showy white blossoms that give way to giant, heavy yielding seed pods. A standout in the garden, the large white flowers are very attractive to bees and other beneficial flying insects.

EASY TO GROW, HARVEST, AND ENJOY - Beautiful addition to the garden! Can be directly seeded in rows in early spring after frost danger has passed. 75 days from seed to flower. Annual. Grow from early spring to early summer in most climates. Each packet contains ~250 seeds.

SEEDS YOU CAN TRUST - Our seeds are organic, non-GMO, heirloom, untreated, and open-pollinated. This makes sourcing seed from our company an easy and ethical choice. Seeds are certified organic by Oregon Tilth: OT-017423.

BLACK HOLLYHOCK SEED - Striking, all black/dark mahogany variation. Plants have low water and fertility requirements; trellising is optional if watering is done in moderation. Bees are absolutely rapt with hollyhocks. Hollyhocks are also heavy seeders, so expect follow up stands for years to come.

EASY TO GROW, HARVEST, AND ENJOY - Beautiful flowering stalks reach four to six feet tall and produce 15-20 blossoms per plant. Expect blossoms in 75-90 days from seed and production under ideal conditions. Grow from early to mid-spring in most climates. Each packet contains ~30 seeds.

SEEDS YOU CAN TRUST - Our seeds are non-GMO, heirloom, untreated, and open-pollinated. This makes sourcing seed from our company an easy and ethical choice.

DOUBLE BLACK HOLLYHOCK SEED - Striking, and showy black/dark mahogany variation. Plants have low water and fertility requirements. Bees are absolutely rapt with hollyhocks. Hollyhocks are also heavy seeders, so expect follow stands for years to come.

EASY TO GROW, HARVEST, AND ENJOY - Whimsical flowering stalks reach four to six feet tall and produce 15-20 blossoms per plant. Expect blossoms in 75-90 days from seed and production under ideal conditions. Grow from early to mid-spring in most climates. Each packet contains ~30 seeds.

SEEDS YOU CAN TRUST - Our seeds are organic, non-GMO, heirloom, untreated, and open-pollinated. This makes sourcing seed from our company an easy and ethical choice. Seeds are certified organic by Oregon Tilth: OT-017423.

CLOVER SEED COLLECTION – Clovers are premiere nitrogen fixers, great forage for bees, and the blossoms also make a nice tea. This collection includes one packet each of Crimson (975 seeds), Red (875 seeds), and White Clovers (1,350).

EASY TO GROW, HARVEST, AND ENJOY - Takes some water to establish, consider starting in seedling cells and transplanting during warmer seasons and direct sowing outside in rainier ones. 120 days to establishment. Perennial. Best grown spring and fall in most climates.

SEEDS YOU CAN TRUST - Our seeds are organic, non-GMO, heirloom, untreated, and open-pollinated. This makes sourcing seed from our company an easy and ethical choice. Seeds are certified organic by Oregon Tilth: OT-017423.

COMMON MILKWEED (ASCLEPIAS SYRIACA) SEED - A perennial plant that offers habitat for the monarch butterfly, which exclusively feeds on the Asclepias genus of plants. Plant carefully: The Milkweed genus is toxic to many animal and insect species, so be mindful of your furry friends.

EASY TO GROW, HARVEST, AND ENJOY- Tolerant of partial shade, plants have a slow and steady growth in their first year and spread via rhizomes as they get established. Seed in early spring. Perennial flowers in second year of growth. Can be fall planted in mild winter climates. Packet contains ~70 seeds.

SEEDS YOU CAN TRUST - Our seeds are non-GMO, heirloom, untreated, and open-pollinated. This makes sourcing seed from our company an easy and ethical choice.

ANISE HYSSOP SEED- Also called Blue Giant Hyssop, Fragrant Giant Hyssop, or Lavender Giant Hyssop, this plant is loved for its minty-licorice flavored foliage and enjoyed as a delicious tea or seasoning for savory dishes. The plant’s purple flowers attract a multitude of beneficial pollinators.

EASY TO GROW, HARVEST, AND ENJOY - Grows best from spring to summer in most climates. Will perennialize in warmer winter climates and can withstand mild frosts. 90 days from seed to harvest. Packet contains ~50 seeds.

SEEDS YOU CAN TRUST - Our seeds are non-GMO, heirloom, untreated, and open-pollinated. This makes sourcing seed from our company an easy and ethical choice.