09/09/2025
9 Flowers to Save Seeds From for Next Year
Collecting seeds now means free blooms and stronger plants next season!
β’ Zinnias β Easy to save, vibrant annuals.
β’ Marigolds β Pest-repelling blooms, reseed readily.
β’ Poppies β Iconic flowers, self-seed easily.
β’ Purple Coneflower (Echinacea) β Long-lasting blooms, pollinator favorite.
β’ Milkweed β Essential for Monarch butterflies.
β’ Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia) β Hardy daisy-like flowers.
β’ Aster β Late-season nectar source.
β’ Joe-Pye W**d β Tall clusters, butterfly magnet.
β’ Blazing Star (Liatris spicata) β Bold spikes, vital for pollinators.
π± Dry seeds fully, store in a cool, labeled envelope, and youβll be ready to plant next spring.