Asteraceae (Daisy, Lettuce & Sunflower Family) Seeds

Asteraceae Collection: The Garden’s Most Diverse Palette

The Art of the Asteraceae Welcome to the most architecturally and culinarily diverse family in your garden. The Asteraceae family (Daisy, Lettuce, and Sunflower family) is the engine of a truly functional home landscape. From the crisp, structural perfection of heirloom lettuces to the towering beauty of sunflowers and the sophisticated flavors of artichoke and radicchio, this family provides the foundation for both your daily harvest and your garden's aesthetic appeal.

Why Choose Our Heirloom Asteraceae?

• A Full-Season Solution: We’ve selected varieties that span the seasons, from cool-weather lettuces to heat-loving sunflowers.

• Culinary Excellence: These aren’t just garden plants; they are ingredients. Whether you’re crafting a gourmet salad from our diverse leaf varieties or harvesting a sun-ripened sunflower, you are cultivating restaurant-quality produce at home.

• Proven Vigor: Hand-selected heirloom varieties known for reliability, flavor, and resilience.

Selection Guide (For Product Variants)

Please select your preferred variety from the dropdown menu to add to your harvest.

Lettuce Selection

• Butterhead: 'Buttercrunch' (heat-resistant, buttery texture), 'Marvel of Four Seasons' (stunning red-tinged leaves), 'Tennis Ball' (classic, compact heirloom).

• Cos/Romaine: 'Cimmaron' (deep bronze, flavorful), 'Little Gem' (the ultimate sweet, crunchy personal-size head), 'Parris Island Cos' (the gold standard for heartiness).

• Crisphead: 'Iceberg' (the classic crisp crunch), 'Webbs Wonderful' (superior flavor and garden performance).

• Looseleaf: 'Black Seeded Simpson' (fast and reliable), 'Lollo Rossa' (intensely frilled, beautiful color), 'Oak Leaf' (heat-tolerant, tender leaves), 'Red Sails' (early-maturing, vibrant color).

Flowers & Culinary Specialties

• Artichoke: 'Green Globe' (classic, heavy producer), 'Violet de Provence' (tender, early-maturing, and elegant).

• Sunflower: 'Autumn Beauty' (multi-colored, long-blooming), 'Lemon Queen' (pollinator favorite), 'Mammoth Russian' (classic giant height), 'Teddy Bear' (compact, double-bloom charm).

• Herbs & Greens: 'German' & 'Roman' Chamomile (soothing tea staples); 'Batavian Broad Mixed' Endive/Escarole (bittersweet crunch); 'Red Treviso' Radicchio (chicory elegance).

Growing Note (Artichoke/Radicchio): These crops benefit from a 'cold-frame' start. Use our 'Precision Planting Blueprint' to learn how to manage temperature sensitive germination for high-success results.

Ready to build the foundation of your garden’s palette? Select your varieties above, add them to your cart, and plant with intention.