Season’s Greetings from Applewood Seed Company
As 2021 comes to a close we want to thank all our customers, vendors, and their families for their continued support of Applewood Seed Company. We can’t flourish without your support, and we look forward to fulfilling your wildflower requests in 2022. Season’s Greetings, Happy Holidays, and stay safe and healthy in the New Year.
Applewood Seed will be closed on the following days:
Thursday, December 23rd, 2021
Friday, December 24th, 2021 (Christmas Eve)
Thursday, December 30th, 2021
Friday, December 31st, 2021 (New Year’s Eve)

Golden Northern Bumblebee on Red Vetch
A Celebration of Native Bees
Of the 20,000+ Native Bee species in the world, 4,000 are found in the U.S.
Most Native Bees do not live in hives or produce honey, but they are important pollinators.
They make nests underground, in wood or on twigs. Applewood’s horticulturists have photographed over 100 species in our own trial gardens including those pictured here.
Applewood Seed Co. Announces the Passing of Beloved Founder and Leader, Gene Milstein
It is with heavy hearts and deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Gene Milstein, the founder of Applewood Seed Company. Gene departed this world on February 13, 2024, leaving behind a legacy that will forever shape the landscape of the seed industry and his employees’ lives. Born October 28, 1942, Gene embarked on […]
Applewood Seed Co. Unveils Verbena ‘Sweetheart Kisses’ – A Stunning All-America Selections and Fleuroselect Recognized Flower
Applewood Seed Co., an employee-owned company, proudly announces the launch of ‘Sweetheart Kisses’, a remarkable and brand new Verbena cultivar to the domestic and international flower market. It is a 2024 distinguished flower of both the All-America Selections National award and the Fleuroselect Approved Novelty status, marking a first in Applewood Seed’s history. This dual […]