Growing flowers from seeds is a gratifying journey that allows you to witness the entire lifecycle of a plant, from tiny seeds to vibrant blooms. Whether you’re a novice gardener or a seasoned green thumb, starting flowers from seeds can be both economical and rewarding.

Starting flowers from seeds is just as easy as growing vegetables from seeds. Another bonus: Starting flowers from seeds gives you a much greater variety of flower species and cultivars than buying from the limited selection of potted perennial flowers or annual flats at nurseries and garden centers.

Here are 14 flowers that are easy to grow from seed. Whether you save seed, participate in a seed-swap with other gardeners, or purchase seeds from a reputable source like Ferry-Morse, growing flowers from seed gives you a wider variety of plants than what's available at your local garden center.

Using seeds is a cost-effective way to grow flowers. You can start growing flower seeds indoors, in a planter, or outside in your garden or flower bed. Moisture, sunlight, and the proper soil are the most important components to growing a...