SmartSeedsEmporium

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Last updated on Sep 21, 2023

Smart Seeds Emporium is your leading source for rare, exotic seeds from around the world. We've found sources on six continents for seeds that you won't find in commercial garden catalogs.

We ship all over the world. You're an advanced gardener. This is your place.

ALL orders will include gift seeds! We choose gifts based on items in your order, and growing zone.

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Luci on Sep 10, 2026

5 out of 5 stars

haven't planted yet, but looking forward to seeing what they'll be like.

Creeping Thyme Seeds: Fragrant Herb, Pink Blooms - Deerproof Ground Cover

Creeping Thyme Seeds: Fragrant Herb, Pink Blooms - Deerproof Ground Cover
Wendy on Sep 9, 2026

5 out of 5 stars

I can’t wait to plants these

Creeping Thyme Seeds: Fragrant Herb, Pink Blooms - Deerproof Ground Cover

Creeping Thyme Seeds: Fragrant Herb, Pink Blooms - Deerproof Ground Cover
Ranette on Sep 9, 2026

5 out of 5 stars

Early arrival. Amount of seeds described. Extra gift seeds. Instructions where to find it.

Calotropis procera, Milkweed Tree, Crown Flower, 10 seeds, butterfly magnet, fragrant lilac blooms, zones 9 to 11, USA grown, Monarch host

Calotropis procera, Milkweed Tree, Crown Flower, 10 seeds, butterfly magnet, fragrant lilac blooms, zones 9 to 11, USA grown, Monarch host
Coleen on Aug 25, 2026

5 out of 5 stars

most seeds are thriving even after the second transplant into a bit larger container... can't wait to see how this adolescent batch will fair as I plan to plant them in southern Nevada

Echium wildpretii, Tower of Jewels, 10 rare seeds, giant pink blooms, bizarre, drought tolerant, deer proof, zones 9 to 11, grown in the USA

Echium wildpretii, Tower of Jewels, 10 rare seeds, giant pink blooms, bizarre, drought tolerant, deer proof, zones 9 to 11, grown in the USA
Etsy buyer on Aug 13, 2026

5 out of 5 stars

Received my well-packed seeds quickly. They arrived with helpful tips and a couple gifts!

Calotropis procera, Milkweed Tree, Crown Flower, 10 seeds, butterfly magnet, fragrant lilac blooms, zones 9 to 11, USA grown, Monarch host

Calotropis procera, Milkweed Tree, Crown Flower, 10 seeds, butterfly magnet, fragrant lilac blooms, zones 9 to 11, USA grown, Monarch host
Jeremy on Aug 7, 2026

5 out of 5 stars

Shipping & packaging were great. Now waiting for seeds to sprout after scarifying, soaking and planting.

Red Bird of Paradise, Caesalpinia pulcherrima, 10 seeds, small fluffy tree, zones 8 to 10, drought tolerant, loves desert heat, showy blooms

Red Bird of Paradise, Caesalpinia pulcherrima, 10 seeds, small fluffy tree, zones 8 to 10, drought tolerant, loves desert heat, showy blooms
Vivian on Aug 1, 2026

5 out of 5 stars

I received my seeds and I have planted them. Just waiting for “the fruits of my labor”. I would love to see these grow and see these rare plants bloom

Echium wildpretii, Tower of Jewels, 10 rare seeds, giant pink blooms, bizarre, drought tolerant, deer proof, zones 9 to 11, grown in the USA

Echium wildpretii, Tower of Jewels, 10 rare seeds, giant pink blooms, bizarre, drought tolerant, deer proof, zones 9 to 11, grown in the USA
Ron on Jul 29, 2026

5 out of 5 stars

Very helpful when I had questions. Will use this seller again.

Red Bird of Paradise, Caesalpinia pulcherrima, 10 seeds, small fluffy tree, zones 8 to 10, drought tolerant, loves desert heat, showy blooms

Red Bird of Paradise, Caesalpinia pulcherrima, 10 seeds, small fluffy tree, zones 8 to 10, drought tolerant, loves desert heat, showy blooms
Luci on Sep 10, 2026

5 out of 5 stars

haven't planted yet, but I will in the spring.

Desert Bluebells, Phacelia campanularia, 500 seeds, electric blue wildflower, any zone 3 to 10, great ground cover, desert charmer

Desert Bluebells, Phacelia campanularia, 500 seeds, electric blue wildflower, any zone 3 to 10, great ground cover, desert charmer
Andrea on Sep 10, 2026

5 out of 5 stars

I always feel confident buying seeds from this seller. Quick shipping, amazing quality and great customer service

Tom Thumb Lettuce, mini butterhead, 100 heirloom seeds, non GMO, patio garden, container size, Monticello favorite, farmers markets

Tom Thumb Lettuce, mini butterhead, 100 heirloom seeds, non GMO, patio garden, container size, Monticello favorite, farmers markets

About SmartSeedsEmporium

Rare and wondrous seeds from around the world

Sales 325,588

On Etsy since 2012

Rare and wondrous seeds from around the world

Smart Seeds Emporium is your leading source for rare, exotic seeds from around the world.

Welcome to Smart Seeds Emporium. We are your number one online commerce store for exotic and rare seeds gathered from around the world! We have years of experience serving the master gardeners and brave gardening hobbyist. Most of our products cannot be found at your neighborhood home improvement or garden center. Growing our plants from seeds can be both rewarding and challenging.

My name is Jamille and my goal is to get you the best organic seeds available. I grow a good majority of the plants, trees, and vines that produce these wonderful seeds. The trusted suppliers I use will often have very limited stock and I am always searching for the best seeds from the most reputable growers. If you have any questions, I am here to help you.

Good luck and happy planting!

I'll always tell you where each plant comes from - a moist, shady rainforest, the dry grasslands of South Africa, the rocky slopes of the Andes. You need to know your climate zone and how to use Google. These are plants for experienced gardeners and they may try your patience. But if they were easy, they'd be in Home Depot.

You're an advanced gardener. This is your place.

Let me know how I can help.

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Creeping Thyme Seeds: Fragrant Herb, Pink Blooms - Deerproof Ground Cover

Hummingbird Garden Collection, 6 colorful flowers, 600 seeds, easy annuals for any zone, Salvia, Penstemon, Morning Glories, hummingbirds

Butterfly Garden Collection, five species, 125 heirloom seeds, Milkweeds, Asclepias, Passionflower, Morning Glories, Monarchs

Microclover, Trifolium repens, tiny leaves, easy ground cover, stops weeds, no mowing, dense green, all zones, sweet

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Baja Fairy Duster, 5 seeds, Calliandra californica, red puff blossoms, feathery shrub, easy zones 9 to 11, drought tolerant, hummingbirds

Edelweiss, Leontopodium alpinum, hardy in zones 4-7, Perennial. thrives in cold temperatures, long bloom time

Cocozelle Zucchini, vibrant, fragrant blooms, striped flavorful fruit, Cocozella di Napoli, Italian heirloom, 15 seeds, easy

Rouge Vif d'Etampes, French Heirloom, Cinderella pumpkin, 10 seeds, Autumn favorite, versatile

North Georgia Candy Roaster Squash, Cucurbita maxima, 10 seeds, sweet or savory, Cherokee Heirloom

Day of the Dead Marigold - Tagetes erecta Dia de los muertes flowers, 20 seeds

Olive Tree, 15 seeds, Olea europeana, fruiting tree, perfect bonsai, zones 9 - 10, drought tolerant, silver leaves, gnarly trunk, easy

Mini Vegetable Collection, 6 dwarf veggies, container garden, patio garden, summer sale, nifty gift, tiny peas, eggplant, baby carrots

Pacific Coast Iris, Iris douglasiana, 10 seeds, wild iris, brilliant blooms, ground cover, sun or shade, perennial zones 8-9, drought or wet

Giant Sequoia, 25 fresh seeds, Sequoiadendron, giganteum, worlds oldest tree, zones 6 - 8, drought tolerant, fast grower, natural bonsai

Prunella Self Heal Seeds: Purple Blooms, Easy Ground Cover (100 Seeds)

Asclepias subulata, Desert Milkweed, 10 rare seeds, Monarch host, drought tolerant, silver stems

Glass Gem Corn, gorgeous, 20 seeds, rare heirloom, original strain, non GMO, ornamental flint corn, legendary beauty, Gem Corn Seed

Oaxacan Green Dent Corn, 25 bulk seeds, gorgeous heirloom from Mexico, nutty flavor, cool ornamental, hearty flavor, make green tortillas!

Baby Blue Jade Corn, 20 rare seeds, non GMO, dwarf heirloom, miniature plants, tiny cobs, sweet and tasty, fun for kids

Mini Pink Popcorn, 20 seeds, nutty flavor, compact plants, small garden, organic heirloom, drought tolerant, dried arrangement, fun for kids

Candy Striped Corn, Zea mays japonica, 20 seeds, rare Japanese heirloom, showy ornamental, cool popcorn, container plant, non GMO

Voodoo Lily, Dracunculus, 5 seeds, enormous blooms, eats flies, showy foliage, easy to grow, zones 7-9, carnivorous, truly bizarre

Sweet Datil Pepper, 10 rare seeds, fruity flavor, huge plants, loves hot summers, Florida heirloom, pepper popsicles, chili martinis,

Corbaci Pepper, Turkish Heirloom, 10 rare seeds, rich sweet flavor, long spiral fruits, corkscrew, compact productive plants,

Exotic Hot Chile Pepper Collection, 50 seeds, great gift for gardeners, chili sampler, 5 fierce peppers, Fish, Paper Lantern, Fatalii

Serrano chili pepper, 10 seeds, super hot, great for salsa, pickled, mex or thai cooking, small bushy plants, heirloom seeds

Datil Pepper, world's hottest chile, fruity flavor, 10 rare seeds, old heirloom from St. Augustine, grows year round, make pepper popsicles!

Black Hungarian Sweet Pepper, 10 heirloom seeds, non GMO, smoky flavor, purple pepper, black foliage, ornamental chile, pretty plant

Romanian Rainbow Sweet Pepper, 10 heirloom seeds, non GMO, pretty plant, super productive, sweet peppers, great roasted or fresh, SALE

Purple Calabash, Aztec heirloom tomato, 10 seeds, ruffled fruit, luscious flavor, drought-tolerant, crack resistant, stores well

Berkeley Tie Dye Pink, artisan tomato seeds. fabulous flavor, flashy stripes, new heirloom, non GMO, superstar, Brad Gates, scarce seeds yum

Gold Rush Currant, tiny wild tomato, 10 seeds, intense flavor, vigorous plants, ripens early, big harvest, tasty snack or elegant garnish

Lemongrass, 20 fresh seeds, Asian herb, fragrant, soothing bath, perennial in warm zones 9-11, container plant, lovely

Tiny Tim miniature heirloom tomato, 15 seeds, teeny fruit, patio plant, container plant, windowsill, super early, 45 days, grows year round

Stupice tomato, SALE, 15 seeds, classic heirloom, award winner, tangy flavor, ripens super early, disease resistant, cool climate winner

Striped Roman, heirloom tomato, 10 seeds, sweet flavor, great for sauce, showy Roma, artisan tomato, by Brad Gates

Super early, Sub Arctic Plenty, heirloom tomato, Chilly Willie, 15 seeds, non GMO, short season, loves cool weather, tasty and easy to grow

San Marzano tomato, Italian heirloom, 15 seeds, cook's favorite, sauces and canning, very productive, Certified Organic

Mexico Midget, tiny heirloom tomato, 10 seeds, currant cherry, big tomato flavor, extra early, vigorous plants, prolific harvest, easy plant

Matt's Wild Cherry Tomato, 15 seeds, Mexican heirloom, tiny red fruit, tangy flavor, ripens early, huge harvest, loves tropical heat, tasty

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