Stephen Albert
Some annuals and perennials are easier to start from seed than others. Sow all seeds with some care.
Seeds sown in the open garden should be planted in well-prepared loamy soil; add plenty of aged compost to the planting area in advance. The soil surface should be light and find; this will allow roots to penetrate easily. If the soil is stiff or heavy add a mixture of sand and humus to lighten the texture.
Seeds can be started indoors in a greenhouse or sunny window in pots or flats of well-pulverized soil or seed starting mix. If only a few plants are desired, use pots. Use flats if you are starting a number of plants.
Clean the pots or flat then add seed starting mix or finely sifted soil composed of equal parts garden loam, humus, and sand. Scatter the seed thinly over the surface then press the seeds into the soil; large seeds should be covered as deep as their diameter. Set a piece of glass or plastic over the top of the pot or flat and place it in full sunlight.
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Annual and perennial flowers that are easy to start from seed
| Botanical Name (Common Name) | Zone | |
 | Rudbeckia spp. (Black-eyed Susan) | 3-10 |
 | Celosia spp. (Celosia) | Annual |
 | Echinacea purpurea (Purple coneflower) | 3-9 |
 | Centaurea cyanus (Annual cornflower) | Annual |
 | Cosmos spp. (Cosmos) | Annual |
 | Alcea rosea (Hollyhock) | 3-11 |
 | Tagetes spp. (Marigold) | Annual |
 | Ipomoea tricolor (Morning glory) | Annual |
| Botanical Name (Common Name) | Zone | |
 | Viola spp. (Pansy) | Annual |
| Leucanthemum x superbum (Shasta daisy) | 4-9 |
 | Antirrhinum majus (Snapdragon) | Annual |
 | Helianthus annuus (Annual sunflower) | Annual |
 | Lathyrus odoratus (Sweet pea) | Annual |
 | Achillea spp. (Yarrow) | 3-9 |
 | Zinnia spp. (Zinnia) | Annual |
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Also of interest:
When to Seed Start Annual Flowers
24 Annual Flowers to Plant in Summer
How to Care for Annual Flowers
Growing Annual Flowers for Summer Bloom
Easiest Annual and Perennial Flowers to Start From Seed
