Catchfly
Silene armeria

An attractive annual or tender perennial native to Europe, but has naturalized throughout the United States. The generous rosepink flowers are arranged in compact clusters radiating from a slender stem. Thrives in full sun or partial shade in various soil types. It gets it's name because the stems have a sticky sap that can capture small insects.

Yarrow
Achillea millefolium

A drought tolerant perennial herb native to Europe, it has naturalized throughout North America. The species name, millefolium-of a thousand leaves-describes the fine, feathery foliage which resembles a fern. Flowers are in clusters forming a flat white top usually affixed to a single stem. Named for Achilles, who supposedly used the plants on the wounds of his soldiers at the siege of Troy. Yarrow can endure dry, impoverished soil and survive with little maintenance.

Evening Primrose
Oenothera lamarckiana

A robust annual, of unknown origin which has naturalized throughout the United States. Flowers are light yellow borne on tall, sturdy spikes. Blooms are up to 2 inches across, opening in late afternoon.

Lemon Mint
Monarda citriodora

A hardy annual or tender perennial native to the midwest and southern United States. A member of the Mint family with its distinctive square stems. Flowers are arranged in whirls stairstepping up a single stem. Blooms are deep purple to lavender surrounded by colored bracts. Grows in various soil types and prefers full sunlight. Can tolerate very dry conditions. Excellent for cutting, grows well almost anywhere.

Bird's Eyes
Gilia tricolor

A hardy annual native to the western United States that will easily adapt to a variety of conditions. The elegant trumpet shaped flowers are lavender and white with golden throats. Flowers are fragrant, and retain their color when dried. Named for Filippo Luigi Gilli (1756-1821), an Italian astronomer who collaborated on a botanical work with the Spanish Jesuit and botanist Caspar Xuarez

California Bluebell
Phacelia campanularia

A hardy annual native to the western United States and adapted to very arid environments. The stunning deep blue, bellshaped flowers are highlighted by long golden stamens. Leaves are heart­shaped, covered with soft white hairs closely resembling an African Violet. Phacelia: based on the Greek phakelos, meaning "cluster," and alluding to the densely crowded flower spikes. Prefers full sun in very sandy or well drained soils.

Mountain Garland
Clarkia unguiculata

An annual flower, native to California, which is easily grown throughout the United States. Compact blossoms are arranged on spikes in soft pastel shades of pink to salmon or purplish hues. The tall stems are deep purple in color making identification easy prior to flowering. Named for William Clark (1770-1838) who with Captain Meriwether Lewis made the first transcontinental expedition from 1804 to 1806. Prefers full sun but will grow in partial shade. Can tolerate a wide range of environmental conditions.

*The seeds will be good for at least 1 year, but after that they will still be 65% effective.*

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