Non-GMO flower and pollinator seed collections at Madeline's

The Best Non-GMO Flower and Pollinator Seeds

If you are looking for non-GMO flower and pollinator seeds, Madeline's carries heirloom, open-pollinated flower collections that draw bees and butterflies and grow true from saved seed. Every pick below is labeled non-GMO and open-pollinated by the grower, with several mixes built specifically to feed pollinators. These suit gardeners planting cut-flower beds, borders, or a dedicated bee and butterfly garden.

Open-pollinated flowers are pollinated naturally and grow true to type, so you can collect seed at season's end and replant. The collections here are not sold as certified organic, so if a USDA Organic label matters to you, check the individual product page first.

The best non-GMO flower and pollinator seeds at Madeline's

Sunflower Seed Collection

Sunflower Seed Collection, six colorful pollinator-friendly heirloom sunflower varieties

Six distinct heirloom sunflowers, including Autumn Beauty, Lemon Queen, and Mexican Sunflower, spanning a range of heights and colors. Strong pollinator and bird draw, and good for cut arrangements. From SurvivalGardenSeeds. $10.87.

Perennial Flower Seed Collection

Perennial Flower Seed Collection with heirloom wildflowers for pollinator gardens

A non-GMO mix of heirloom perennials and a wildflower blend that return year after year, including Shasta Daisy, Echinacea, and Russell Lupine. Built for bee and butterfly gardens and long-season color. From SurvivalGardenSeeds. $8.98.

5-Variety Heirloom Flower Seed Collection

5-Variety Heirloom Flower Seed Collection, non-GMO annual and perennial pollinator blooms

Five non-GMO flowers blending fast-growing annuals and hardy perennials for color, height, and texture. A simple starting point for a pollinator or cut-flower bed. From SurvivalGardenSeeds. $8.98.

10 Heirloom Flower Seed Collection

10 Heirloom Flower Seed Collection, non-GMO annuals and perennials

Ten non-GMO annuals and perennials chosen for color and reliable performance across many regions. A broader mix for filling a larger flower garden. From SurvivalGardenSeeds. $14.98.

Functional Flower Garden Kit, 36 Varieties

Functional Flower Garden Kit with 36 heirloom annual and perennial flower seed varieties for bees

An assortment of 36 annual and perennial flowers chosen to attract pollinators, support companion planting, and add color. The largest pollinator-focused kit on this page. From SurvivalGardenSeeds. $35.99.

Pest Defense Seed Collection

Pest Defense Seed Collection of six heirloom herbs and flowers for natural garden protection

Six heirloom, non-GMO herbs and flowers (Lavender, Hyssop, Catnip, Marigold, Petunia, and Basil) used in companion planting to deter pests while still drawing pollinators. From SurvivalGardenSeeds. $9.98.

Drought-Tolerant Herb & Flower Seed Kit

Drought-Tolerant Herb and Flower Seed Kit, eight full-sun heirloom varieties for low-water gardens

Eight full-sun heirloom varieties spanning pollinator-friendly flowers and aromatic herbs that handle dry, hot conditions. A practical choice for water-wise and xeriscape beds. From SurvivalGardenSeeds. $12.98.

Aster Seeds, Powder Puff Mix

Aster Powder Puff Mix heirloom flower seeds in pink, purple and white

An heirloom, open-pollinated annual aster producing full, rounded blooms in a mix of pink, purple, and white. A single-variety packet for cut flowers and late-season pollinator color. From 99Heirlooms. $0.99.

How to choose flower and pollinator seeds

Decide first whether you want quick color this year or a planting that returns. Annuals like sunflowers and asters bloom fast in one season, while perennials such as echinacea and lupine establish over a year or two and come back. For pollinators, choose mixes that bloom at different times so there is nectar from spring through fall, and group several plants of the same flower together so bees can forage efficiently. Most of these want full sun and well-drained soil. If you save seed, stick with the open-pollinated heirlooms here so next year's flowers match this year's.

Frequently asked questions

Are these flower seeds non-GMO?

Yes. Every collection on this page is labeled non-GMO and open-pollinated by the grower, so the seeds are not genetically modified and grow true to type.

Which of these are best for attracting bees and butterflies?

The Sunflower Collection, Perennial Flower Collection, and Functional Flower Garden Kit are all built around pollinator-friendly blooms. Planting a mix that flowers across the season gives bees and butterflies a steady food source.

Can I save seed from these flowers?

Yes. Because these are open-pollinated heirlooms, you can collect seed from healthy plants once blooms have dried and replant it next season.

Are these flower seeds organic?

No. They are heirloom and non-GMO, but they are not sold as certified organic. Check the individual product page if a USDA Organic label is important to you.

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