هليون 'Mary Washington'

These seeds germinated reliably in just over two weeks, and the seedlings look strong and healthy. It's nice to grow a classic, open-pollinated variety with such a long history in Australian gardens.

Tucked these into a sunny bed in early spring and the classic 1919 pedigree shows—sturdy, uniform spears with that old-fashioned flavor you can’t get from hybrids. This open-pollinated variety is a keeper for anyone wanting to save seed year after year.

The seeds germinated in about 10 days in our raised bed, and the ferny fronds grew quickly. It's nice knowing this variety has been a reliable garden staple for nearly a century.