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Applewood Seed Co.

Applewood Seed Company, a 100% employee-owned seed producer of high quality bulk wildflower and garden flower seeds for wholesale customers.

10/08/2026

Applewood Seed Co. is proud to celebrate National Employee Ownership Month this October. We are enormously grateful to our late founders, Gene and Dee Milstein, for transitioning Applewood Seed to 100% employee-ownership. Their generous spirits inspire our employee-owners to continue providing quality seeds and service to our customers. We are thankful to our team and are excited to celebrate their achievements all month long.

09/23/2026

Calendulas (Calendula officinalis) have long been valued for their beauty and versatility. Historical references trace the bloom back to the ancient world, including early mentions in Ancient Egypt. Though native to the Mediterranean, Calendula officinalis is now adapted to much of Europe and the United States.

‘Ball’s Orange’ is an old-fashioned calendula cultivar known for double, vivid orange flowers. Growing up to 24 inches tall, its bright, fluffy-looking blooms bring color to the garden and a peppery note to salads and baked goods. Calendulas have also been used to help soothe inflammation of the skin and stomach.

Of note to seed enthusiasts, Calendula officinalis additionally is a species with heteromorphic seeds. Seed morphology can differ, sometimes drastically, from one calendula seed to the next despite producing the same plant in the end.
Calendula flowers prefer rich, moderately moist, and well-drained soils. To prolong blooming, spent flowers can be removed. Learn more about ‘Ball’s Orange’ and other calendula cultivars at Applewoodseed.com/product/calendula-balls-orange.

09/18/2026

Colorado's latest pollinator initiative executive order to protect pollinators from increasing dangers of habitat degradation, invasive species, pesticide use and climate change has officially been approved! It highlights something land managers, conservation professionals, and growers have long understood: healthy pollinator populations are essential to increased biodiversity, thriving ecosystems, productive agriculture, and resilient landscapes.

Whether you're restoring habitat, enhancing roadsides, reclaiming disturbed land, or creating pollinator-friendly plantings, establishing diverse flowering communities is one of the most impactful ways to support bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects.

Explore our pollinator conservation resources and seed solutions designed to help support pollinator habitat across the West.

🌼 Pollinator Conservation Resources:�https://conta.cc/3935Ga6

09/08/2026

Native to Mexico and Guatemala, Sanvitalia procumbens, commonly known as Creeping Zinnia, is a low-growing annual. Its lush, mat-forming foliage and branching stems contrast beautifully with its petite yellow flowers, providing an attractive ground cover. Flowers are long-lasting, bringing a whimsical touch to garden beds and containers throughout the summer months.

The scientific name Sanvitalia procumbens derives from the Latin cumbere, meaning “to lie down,” a reference to its trailing growth habit. Despite its common name, however, Creeping Zinnia is only distantly related to the true Common Zinnia (Zinnia elegans). Both belong to the Asteraceae family but are classified in different genera. Sanvitalia procumbens likely earned its common name from the close resemblance of its leaves to those of Zinnia elegans.

Learn whether Sanvitalia procumbens is right for your next project by visiting us online at www.applewoodseed.com/product/zinnia-creeping

09/02/2026

We will be closed Friday, September 4 and Monday, September 7, 2026. Regular business hours will resume on Tuesday, September 8. We wish everyone a happy Labor Day Weekend!

Pictured is Cosmos ‘Purity’ (Cosmos bipinnatus) in bloom in our trial gardens.

07/29/2026

Centaurea cyanus is a European native wildflower that has been adapted to North America for some time. Alternatively known as Cornflower or Bachelor’s Button, these annuals range in color from iconic cornflower blue to red, purple, white, and the lovely pink seen here in our trial gardens.

Reaching up to 24 inches in height in dwarf varieties and 36 inches in tall varieties, these flowers additionally offer deer resistance and tolerance to both heat and drought. Centaurea cyanus is an excellent choice for cutting gardens, beds and borders, wildflower mixes, and pollinator plantings alike. Its nectar-rich blooms attract honeybees and native bees and add a subtle flavor and vibrant color to salads, cheeses, and desserts.

Learn more about Centaurea cyanus varieties and explore our full selection of wildflowers and garden flowers on ApplewoodSeed.com.

07/22/2026

We’ve had excellent success with Hyssopus officinalis in our trials this year, where its fragrant, minty-sage scented blooms have attracted a steady stream of native bees, honeybees, and bumble bees.

Native to Europe, western Asia, and northern Africa, Hyssopus officinalis is a perennial aromatic subshrub that has become naturalized in parts of North America. Valued for both its beauty and resilience, it is well suited for ornamental landscapes, herb and medicinal gardens, and sites with drought, erosion, or poor soils. Hyssop has a long history of cultivation, with documented use in herbal wines dating back to Roman times, while its essential oil is still used today to flavor Chartreuse liqueur.

Learn more about Hyssop, and other herbs, wildflowers, garden flowers, and native grasses at Applewoodseed.com. Visit our page for the link!

07/03/2026

Applewood Seed Co. will be closed for business on Friday, July 3, 2026. Normal business hours will resume on Monday July, 6, 2026. We wish everyone a happy holiday weekend!

07/01/2026

Rocky Mountain Bee Plant is a North American wildflower native from the Great Plains to California and eastern Washington. Its distinctive flowers bloom in shades of pink, lavender, and occasionally white, with plants reaching up to 48 inches tall.

Cleome serrulata is widely valued for pollinator gardens, conservation, and reclamation projects. This annual is an excellent nectar source for honeybees, wild bees, and other pollinators. Its seeds also provide food for doves and other small birds, while the plant serves as a larval host for the Checkered White butterfly.

Formerly classified as Peritoma serrulata, this wildflower is also commonly known as Navajo spinach. Indigenous peoples traditionally used the plant’s leaves and flowers as both a food source and a pottery dye.

Learn more about Rocky Mountain Bee Plant, and other native seed at applewoodseed.com.

06/24/2026

Happy International Pollinator Week! Applewood Seed Co. relies on bees, birds, butterflies, moths, flies, bats, and many other special creatures to make our open pollinated seed possible. Swipe to see what seed we recommend for happier pollinators and a healthier planet. 🐝

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5380 Vivian Street
Arvada, CO
80002

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Website

https://www.applewoodseed.com/, https://linktr.ee/applewoodseed

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