Asclepias syriaca Perennial Wildflower Milkweed is the only food of endangered Monarch Butterfly caterpillars. Showy pink blossoms turn to fluffy seed pods that are fun for kids to spread around. Grows well along ditches, in low-lying and swampy areas. Once...

Monarda fistulosa Perennial wildflower; takes 2 years to flower & seed Bee Balm is also called Wild Bergamot. A native wildflower and garden favorite. Long bright purple/pink flowering stalks appeal to bees, hummingbirds and butterflies. Bee Balm will naturalize and...

Salpiglossis sinuata Days to Maturity: 100-110 We can't get over how gorgeous these annuals are! Painted Tongue's trumpet-shaped blooms burst in a warm rainbow of colors including light and dark fuchsia, oranges, yellows, pinks and purples. The stripes on its...

Amaranthus cruentus Days to Maturity: 30 (edible leaves), 50 (flower), 100 (seed) A mixture of white, orange and red amaranths cultivated for edible grain. Seedheads grow to an impressive 1-2 feet in length, bursting with grains! Amaranth is a dual-purpose...

Amaranthus cruentus Days to Maturity: 50 (flower), 100 (seed) A mixture of amaranths used to re-vegetate barren areas of land, grow as animal forage or replace noxious weeds. Regionally-adapted to Colorado/Four Corners. Does not need to be watered after seeds...

Cucurbita argyrosperma (previously Cucurbita mixta) Days to Maturity: 140+ (long season) Get ready for a TASTY cushaw!! Unlike most cushaw (mixta or argyrosperma species) squashes that are mild and lack flavor, Papalote Ranch Cushaw is delectable and super sweet. Super...

Zea mays Days to Maturity: 120-140 This gorgeous rainbow blue corn is a landrace flour/grinding corn stemming from ancestral puebloan ancestry around the southwest as well as other blue corns (Rio Grande and Oaxacan Blue). Rainbow colors (blues, reds, yellows...

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...

Amaranthus cruentus Days to Maturity: 50 (flower), 100 (seed) Bright maroon flowers are used to dye Hopi piki bread, and will add beauty to any garden! Maroon leaves are add a bright splash to salads. Hopi Red Dye Amaranth grain...

Physalis philadelphica Days to Maturity: 70-90 from transplant These tomatillos turn purple as they ripen! Very prolific fruit production. No need to use supports or trellising with these sturdy, stalky beauties. Tomatillos need less attention than peppers and tomatoes and...

Zea Mays Days to Maturity: 120-140 (plant in late April-mid May) Gorgeous rainbow native flour/grinding corn. A landrace of many native corns bred together over 10+ years: Hopi blue, Millenium, Oaxacan green dent, Oaxacan blue, Hopi pink, Navajo Robin's Egg...

Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis Days to Maturity: 80-90 This melon is a cross of our Hopi Origin Titus Cantaloupe with Green Nutmeg Melon. We wanted the low-water and desert-adapted traits of Titus with the added sweetness of Green Nutmeg. This...