Shipping Information
Timing, Shipping Method, and Email Confirmations
For the most accurate date of your shipment, please reference the date listed when you are checking out.
As soon as your order is placed, you will receive an order confirmation email. We ship with either UPS or USPS, depending on weight and address.
You will receive a shipping confirmation email the day your order ships, with tracking information.
If your order requires more than one shipment, and all items are shipping to the same address, there is no additional shipping charge.
Have Questions?
If you have any questions, please call Customer Service toll-free at (802) 227-7200 or contact us by email.
Shipping Schedule for Wildflower & Grass Seeds
Most orders are processed and shipped within 2-5 business days.
Shipping Schedule for Promotional & Event Seed Favors
Free Shipping! Most orders are processed and shipped within 2-5 business days.
Shipping Schedule for Perennials & Bulbs
- Spring-Planted Perennials and Spring-Planted Bulbs are available for order, and will ship out to you at the recommended time to plant in your growing zone.
- Fall-Planted Flower Bulbs, Bearded Iris, and Fall-Flowering Crocus are available for pre-order, and will ship out to you at the recommended time to plant in your growing zone.
- Perennials For Fall-Planting are done shipping for the current season.
Shipping Schedule for Spring-Planted Perennials & Bulbs
We start shipping our Spring-Planted Perennials and Spring-Planted Bulbs in March, based on ground temperatures, with the warmest Growing Zones shipping first. Spring shipping will continue through June, depending on temperature, weather conditions, and plants remaining.
Your expected ship week is also displayed in check-out, and in your order confirmation email.
| Growing Zone: | Orders Begin Shipping: |
|---|---|
| 2, 3, 4, 5 | May 5th, 2025 |
| 6, 7 | April 14th, 2025 |
| 8 | March 24th, 2025 |
| 9, 10 | March 17th, 2025 |
*In order to get your plants at the earliest time available for your planting area, please be sure to pre-order as early in the season as possible to reserve the first ship weeks available in your area.
We plan our seasonal shipping of plants and bulbs to correspond with the USDA Zones. If you wish to have your plants ship earlier than suggested for your zone, please contact customer service.
We pack our plants to withstand up to 10 days in transit. Open your box right away after receiving it. Refer to our Planting Guide for guidance on successfully transplanting your new plants.
Shipping Schedule for Fall-Planted Bulbs
| US Hardiness Zone | Pre-Orders For Fall Start Shipping* |
|---|---|
| 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 | September 15th, 2025 |
| 7 | September 29th, 2025 |
| 8,9 | October 6th, 2025 |
| 10 | October 13th, 2025 |
*In order to get your plants at the earliest time available for your planting area, please be sure to pre-order as early in the season as possible to reserve the first ship weeks available to your area.
We start shipping our Fall-Planted Bulbs in September, based on ground temperatures, with the coldest growing zones shipping first. Fall shipping will continue through to November, depending on temperature, weather conditions, and plants remaining.
Your expected ship week is also displayed in check-out, and in your order confirmation email.
We plan our seasonal shipping of plants and bulbs to correspond with the USDA Zones. If you wish to have your plants ship earlier than suggested for your growing zone, please contact customer service.
Our earlier ship weeks may fill, so please refer to the chart for when we start shipping in-season orders to your zone.
We pack our plants to withstand up to 10 days in transit. Open your box right away after receiving it. Refer to our Planting Guide for guidance on successfully transplanting your new plants.
Shipping Schedule for Bearded Iris (Bare Root) and Fall Flowering Crocus
We sell Bearded Irises two times during the year: a handful of potted plants that ship with our perennials in spring, and the bulk of our assortment which ship in August as bareroots. Bareroot Bearded Iris should be planted as soon as they arrive.
Shipping for Bearded Iris begins in August, and mid-august for Fall Flowering Crocus, starting with the coldest zones first. See the chart below for the anticipated shipping date for your region. This table is an estimate based on ground temperature, and may vary in season.
| US Hardiness Zone | Bearded Iris Orders Start Shipping |
|---|---|
| 2, 3, 4, 5 | August 4th, 2025 |
| 6, 7 | August 11th, 2025 |
| 8, 9, 10 | August 18th, 2025 |
| US Hardiness Zone | Fall Flowering Crocus Orders Start Shipping |
|---|---|
| 2 ,3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 | August 18th, 2025 |
US Shipping Charges
Our shipping costs are calculated based on the total cost of your order. If your order requires more than one shipment, and all items are shipping to the same address, there is no additional shipping charge.
| Merchandise Total | Shipping Charges |
|---|---|
| Up to $9.99 | $7.99 |
| $10 to $19.99 | $8.99 |
| $20 to $29.99 | $9.99 |
| $30 to $39.99 | $10.99 |
| $40 to $49.99 | $11.99 |
| $50 to $59.99 | $12.99 |
| $60 to $69.99 | $13.99 |
| $70 to $79.99 | $14.99 |
| $80 to $89.99 | $15.99 |
| $90 to $124.99 | $16.99 |
| $125 to $159.99 | $17.99 |
| $160 to $194.99 | $18.99 |
| $195 and Over | $19.99 |
Ordering From Canada, Alaska or Hawaii
We apologize, but our live plants and bulbs cannot be shipped outside the contiguous United States or to other countries.
However, we can ship wildflower seeds, seed packets, and hard goods to Alaska, Hawaii, and Canada.
For Orders Shipping To Alaska or Hawaii
Please call us at (877) 309-7333 to place your order for wildflower seeds, or seed favors! Our online system does not allow orders to be shipped to Alaska or Hawaii.
For Orders Shipping To Canada
We've been shipping wildflower seeds to our gardening friends in Canada for over 30 years! Agriculture Canada maintains a list of certain species that we cannot ship, and our systems will catch those orders before they are charged. Certain orders may require inspection and documentation by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. We primarily ship to Canada via U.S. Postal / Canada Post and transit times vary by province. For faster service, please call us at (877) 309-7333 or email Customer Service.
Our shipping costs are calculated based on the total cost of your order. For seed orders shipping to Canada, these prices will include any special handling fees required for sending seed products to Canada.
Canadian Shipping Charges
| Merchandise | Shipping Charges |
|---|---|
| Up to $24.99 | $14.95 |
| $25 to $49.99 | $19.95 |
| $50 to $74.99 | $24.95 |
| $75 to $99.99 | $29.95 |
| $100 and Over | $39.95 |
Gifts and Gift Certificates
You may purchase Gift Certificates in any amount. If you need help, contact us!
Gifts of Pre-Order Bulbs and Perennials
You may choose to purchase a flower bulb or perennial that is for the upcoming planting season as a pre-ordered gift for the recipient -- and take advantage of great prices in our pre-order sales of flower bulbs and perennials!
Credit Cards
We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover. Your credit card is charged when you place your order through our secure servers to reserve your order, as has been traditional in the mail-order business for many years. Your advance order allows us to plan the plants and bulbs we need with our perennial nurseries and Dutch bulb growers.