Ratibida columnifera Days to Maturity: 90-120 days Mexican Hat is a native wildflower named for its unique, sombrero shape from petals that droop downward around a tall, central cone. This drought-tolerant, low-maintenance perennial grows up to 2-3 feet tall and...

Cosmos bipinnatus Days to Maturity: 60-80 These joyful cosmos have tubular petals shaped like sea shells! Dark pink, light pink and white blooms add whimsy and interest to any garden. A pollinator-friendly annual that attracts bees, hummingbirds and butterflies. Cosmos...

Dolichos lablab purpureus Days to Maturity: 90 Purple Hyacinth Bean (or Lablab bean) is a beautiful, vigorous, low-maintenance ornamental flowering vine. Magenta-purple blossoms similar to sweet peas add a bright pop to any garden, and even the bean pods and...

Zinnia peruviana Days to Maturity: 60-70 Native to Peru, this glorious bright red annual is a central focus of any garden. Pollinators are attracted to the ample blooms on these 2-foot tall plants. Drought tolerant and so easy to grow!...

Alcea rosea Days to Blooming: 1st Fall or 2nd Season A stunning ornamental, pollinator, and natural dye flower, Jet Black Hollyhock yields a range of dye colors from bluish-purple to gray to teal. Read more about its use as a...

Tagetes patula Days to Maturity: 70 We love these delightful bicolored yellow and red flowers. These French heirlooms will attract pollinators and beneficial bugs to your garden while deterring the pesky ones! Produces prolific, fragrant blooms throughout the summer, right...

Cosmos bipinnatus Days to Maturity: 60-80 What a gorgeous flower to behold! Candystripe cosmos have white petals that fade to light and dark pinks on the edges. A pollinator-friendly annual that attracts bees, hummingbirds and butterflies. Cosmos are hassle-free, drought-resistant...

Cota tinctoria (Anthemis tinctoria) Days to Maturity: 80-100 Dyer’s Chamomile is a perennial natural dye plant that will brighten up any garden. It also attracts beneficial insects. Part of the sunflower family, it produces beautiful, sunshine-yellow dye. It is simple...

Papaver somniferum Days to Maturity: 50 We love poppies for their drought tolerance and pollinator attraction. These giant white beauties grow up to 4 feet tall! Their delicate white petals with lavender interior are a lovely addition to any garden....

Reseda luteola Days to Maturity: Second season for natural dye blooms  Weld is a biennial natural dye plant used to make a bright yellow dye (shown on wool in the second photo). The candle-shaped flowering stalks for dye are harvested...

Gaillardia aristata Days to Maturity: 85 Gaillardia, commonly known as blanket flower, is a vibrant, drought-tolerant perennial wildflower native to North America. It grows 1-3 feet tall and blooms throughout the season with striking, daisy-like flowers in shades of red,...

Persicaria tinctoria Days to Maturity: 75 Japanese Indigo is one of the main natural dye plants, producing beautiful, deep blue dye from its leaves. It has been used traditionally in Japan for centuries to dye fabrics including silk and cotton....