Comments regarding Onalee's Seeds, LLC

Professional, personalized service with wonderful plants. I ordered the Crinum Lilies as a gift, and my friend received the bulbs in excellent shape with very specific planting instructions, complete with ribbon showing planting depth. Onalee's even sent an extra bulb for good measure. Plus, I received an immediate reply from Onalee when I emailed a question. I definitely would order from Onalee's again!

Super fast shipping and great instructions - will be buying from again!

Posted on August 20, 2011, updated April 16, 2012
Posted on August 7, 2011, updated August 20, 2011
I am very happy with the service and prompt shipping. I will be ordering again and again. More than generous with the seeds and the cuttings. Instructions for planting are very detailed. Also provides e-mail if you have any questions.
Thank you Onalee!

I've been searching high and low for a new red leaf (false roselle) hibiscus since I got bad advice from a local garden center last winter. Mine didn't survive the winter, and nobody in town had one (most hadn't even heard of it). Then I came across the link to Onalee's Seeds on PlantScout. I ordered three different hibiscus varieties. After my order the seeds came quickly, were well packed (the seedling ID photos and planting tips were a great help). I planted the seeds this past weekend and am already seeing signs of life. I'll definitely order from Onalee again.

Ordered two hard to find yellow walking iris plants. Received them yesterday and was very pleased with the plants. Plant roots were still moist and ready to plant and as described were budded and ready to bloom, in fact one small bloom had already appeared. I will definitely keep this site in my bookmarks and am looking at some other plants I would like to order. A great find.

Love this site. Onalee understands not only the nature of the plants from pure observation and experience but also the botany of her product. As a trained botanist and plant taxonomist, it was easy to find what I wanted and needed here. I purchased some rhizomes and seeds and shipping was fast and packaging was clean. The items were packaged with care and the seeds have extremely detailed and accurate growing instructions. I absolutely will revisit the site and will purchase from Onalee's seeds again soon. Thanks!

Thanks.
shipment was prompt,packaging excellent,instructions clear.

onalee is amazing I ordered passion flowers and guinea bean seeds they arrived MUCH sooner that I expected Ive never received anything that fast my seeds were packaged perfect and they arrived with instructions the seeds were also in great condition will be buying from onalee again

After a lot of research looking into the best plants to supply hummingbirds with year-round nectar, I came up with a list of must-have perennials, one of which was the 'Indian Shot' Canna Lily. Looking for suppliers, I found that I could pay from $5 to $10 for a single plant or corm, or I could order seeds from Onalee (paying $2 for 10+ seeds). Actually, I planned to order seeds a year earlier, but they were already sold out when I had finally decided on everything I wanted. This year, they were sold out again, even earlier! However, since the website mentioned that I should email queries and questions, I emailed Onalee, asking when Canna seeds would be available again. She promptly found (or packaged) more Canna seeds and let me know that she had made them available on her website. I ordered the Canna seeds and seeds for several other hummingbird plants. A few days later I received the seeds I requested, along with a few thoughtful extras. Additionally, Onalee promised to inform me when she next had available crocosmia corms.

Regarding Onalee's Seed Packages:
Onalee has written long and thorough germination instructions, included on each seed packet, explaining step-by-step, in great detail, how to best start and care for each type of seed. The packets also include photographs of newly sprouted seedlings of each plant, which I find to be incredibly useful. Though I have never started 'complicated' seeds before, such as seeds requiring 'chipping', 'nicking', 'sanding', 'pre-soaking' for specific times in water of specific temperatures, or seeds which prefer 'bottom-heat', with Onalee's instructions (and a heat mat, digital thermostat, and grow-light), I feel confident that I can succeed with these seeds. I plan to scan the seed packages and save them for my own future reference.

In conclusion, Onalee's customer service is excellent. She clearly loves plants and knows how to grow them. Her seed packets show uncommon thoughtfulness and care, both for her customers and for the seeds she propagates and sends out into the world.

I expect I will successfully sprout dozens of 'Indian Shot' Canna Lilies, as well as many other hummingbird favorites. I'll post again or edit this at a later date, to report my sprouting/growing outcomes.

OnaLee's had seeds I have been looking for a long, long
time. The order arrived promptly, and there was even a bonus
pack. The seed order even included a tropical flowering
shrub which can grow and bloom as an annual. Her
catalog is outstanding with very good prices. I really can't
say enough about this quality operation. The variety offered
and prices are real eye-openers!

Onalee is my favorite source for flower seeds. She has the best selection of native and unusual plants. You can't beat the free shipping and personal customer service. Recently I had a problem with a particular seed and I wrote for advice. She answered right away and was very helpful. She offered to send more seeds so I could try again. Today she sent 2 more packs. I've ordered seed for years from many companies and never experienced such a helpful and caring vendor.

I ordered the seeds, received an email the next day and the seeds on the fourth day. Couldn't have asked for a better experience. The seeds are well wrapped; love the seedling identification photo on the package as well. Thanks for a great experience.

I just received my first order of seeds today, and I can say I was pleasantly surprised at the quality and details of the packaging of the seeds. The seeds were packaged in the nicest envelopes with VERY detailed instructions on sowing, which I appreciate greatly! Onalee has very interesting seeds and choices. The seeds arrived quickly, and the e-mail correspondence with Onalee was prompt and courteous. I can't wait to order more seeds when they come back in season. As I understand she only ships seeds when they are at optimal quality and freshness for germination, which is a practice I could not agree more with; I would be happy to wait for certain seeds knowing they will be at their best when they arrive. I'm excited to see the results after planting, and will update! I would recommend Onalee for seeds any day!

I ordered Castor Bean Seeds that are impossible to find in my area. There was a good selection to choose from and my order came very prompt along with a bonus package of seeds of my choice. This was very much a positive buying experience !

I have ordered seeds from many different companies as well as individuals over the years and I have never been as impressed with any of them as I am with Onalee's Seeds. The seeds I ordered look great and they came in the nicest seed packs I have ever seen. I love all of the sowing and growing details that are included right on the pack. My order also arrived very quickly and the prices were very reasonable. By the way, Onalee's Seeds was the only source for a small quantity of Indigofera hirsuta I could find anywhere. I will definitely be ordering from this company again.

Great Service!! Prompt shipping and well-packed orders. I especially liked the inclusion of an extra pack of seeds as a bonus for my order. Email responses are also timely and complete. I can't say enough about such good customer service. I will definitely be placing more orders.

Cannot believe the fast service. Look forward to doing business with them again.

Onalee's stated clearly that she is after 100% customer satisfaction.
That shows how much customer satisfaction is important to her more than selling. she is a very professional and an expert person to deal with. all my seeds have grown perfectly. an OXALIS bulbs was sent to me and travelled thousands of miles it was wrapped in a way that would tell you a love story between Onalee and her plants and seeds.
Although there are many people selling seeds around where i live. i still prefer to order from her. and on the top of this she doesn’t mind answering any question about any other plant that was not purchased from her. she has achieved the 100000 % satisfaction
Thank you from my heart and your site Is my number one destination for seeds

I ordered my seeds on a weekend and had a problem with the payment screen, so I emailed Onalee with my dilemma. I recieved an answer within HOURS apologizing for the delay and saying the problem was fixed. I ordered my seeds with no problem. They arrived in two days! The planting instructions are very detailed, including how to control any specific pest the plant may be prone to. If everybody ran their business like Onalee, there would be peace in the consumer community.

One of the best that I have done business with. Very fast shipping.

Easy ordering and very timely delivery. I will be shopping here in the future. The packaging was superb as well.

Love getting seeds from Onalee's. Seeds are shipped quickly, email feedback is quick. I've had good germination rate with these seeds.

Once again, I've gotten great product from Onalee! Her seeds always perform for me, and she ships fast and free! I ordered cucuzzi seeds (Italian snake squash) and her website is one of the only places I can find these seeds. I can't wait to see what the Tommy Toe Tomatoes do! Thanks so much!

Thank you very much for a great transaction! I love your seed and the information on the envelope! Thank you!

Onalees seeds is a really great place to order seeds from ,placed my order on 1/3/2012 and got my seeds on 1/7/2012 which was very quick and she even paid the postage on them, which is unheard now days , plus got a free pack of seeds with my order , And she is the only person that even had the seeds I have been looking for , so I really like the over all service she provided , Keep it up , I will order from her again , it is great to know such a small company has seeds that the big ones dont even try or want to carry Thank you !!!!

Placed my order on Dec. 30, 2011 and received it on Jan. 3 2012. Fast and quick. You even paid postage. Unheard of this day and time. Seeds unfortunatelly will have to wait a few months since it is only 14 degrees here this morning. If they are as good as your service you will see more orders from me. Parris Gregory Smith, Falmouth, Va.

ONALEE'S PLANTS WERE EVERYTHING I EXPECTED THEM TO BE AND MORE, FROM READING HER SITE.

IF YOU HAVE DEALT WITH MAIL ORDER NURSERIES AND SOLD PLANTS, YOU GET TO KNOW HOW TO 'READ BETWEEN THE LINES' AND APPRECIATE SOMEONE WHO HAS A LOT OF KNOWLEDGE ABOUT PLANTS, GROWING THEM, MENTIONING POSSIBLE PROBLEMS AND HINTS. I KNOW SOME OF THE PLANTS SHE HAS AND HAVE HAD SOME FROM OTHER PEOPLE FOR YEARS EVEN THOUGH THEY ARE NOT NATIVE TO MY DRY AREA. SOME OF THEM HAVE SURVIVED FOR OVER A DECADE EVEN THOUGH THEY DIDN'T GET WATERED FOR 6 MONTHS A YEAR. ONALEE IS GOOD AT POINTING OUT SUCH THINGS!!1

SIZE OF BULBS WAS DESCRIBED VERY ACCURATELY AND THE ONES I GOT WERE SOMETIMES EVEN BIGGER. GENEROUS BONUSES FOR MY BIG ORDER.
I CAN'T SAY ENOUGH ABOUT MY SATISFACTION WITH DISCOVERING HER SITE
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Posted on May 20, 2011, updated November 27, 2011
I ordered Vigna caracalla (Corkscrew Vine) seeds from Onalee, and am very happy with the seeds. I got them quickly, they were well packed (with bubble wrap) and look good. She even threw in an extra. The seeds came with great starting/planting instructions with helpful tips. Communication with Onlaee was pleasant, she was very helpful.
The seeds were pretty pricey (over $2/seed), but after I ordered some on ebay a few weeks ago and the seller sent me Vigna phaseolus caracalla, I thought it best I spring for Corkscrew vine seeds from a reputable source.
I just started them today, so I can't comment on germination yet, but will follow up with another post.
Thanks Onalee!

"On Nov 27, 2011 11:31 PM, Onalee's Home-Grown Seeds & Plants responded with:

Hi - I'm sorry that you had poor luck with the seeds. If you would contact me directly, I will be happy to refund your purchase price or replace the seeds with something else. Just email me ... onalee@aol.com and I'll be happy to work this out. I haven't received any emails from you about this issue ... I am sorry you didn't have better luck with the seeds."

I was very pleased with my order. She replied promptly, sent my order to me very fast. I am looking forward to buying from her again. I would give her a 10.

I believe that when an order was shipped and then reshipped that the vendor wants to make good on the mishap, then the customer should also make good on their comment as well.

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This is the best company!!! Onalee was very generous with her seeds, and I have already started to propagate them and am going to baby them until spring! Shipping was awesome along with the packaging as well.

Thank you again Onalee, you're the best!!!! =>

Very fast shipping and outstanding planting instructions. I had looked everywhere for these seeds and was excited to finally find them with a very good description of the plant which told me they were what I had been after.

Very fast. Nicely packaged, Very reasonably priced product and shipping. Very pleased. The seeds are soaking and will be potted tomorrow.

Posted on October 28, 2010, updated August 31, 2011
Ordered plant cuttings and couldn't believe how many I recieved and in perfect condition. Shipped the next day after ordering and arrives in two days. Will definately buy from her again, in fact I'm getting a seed order together for this spring. Also, very informative on plants and plant care !!

Excellent service, fast shipment. Seeds were packed neatly.

I bought some white tigon seeds from O. First batch did not turn out right. I let O know and got replacement without questions. The seeds developed into beautiful white flowers.

Now I am waiting for my roselle to germinate.

We have received Callisia fragrans plant from Onalee's Home Grown Seeds & Plants very fast since we ordered it. Shipment was made in a sturdy container, so plant came being almost undisturbed. Of course, some small branch was damaged, so we cut it off the stem, chopped the leaf and socked in a vodka for future medicinal use - this is why we bought the plant.
We followed the planting instructions to put Callisia into the container and it it rested now being quite healthy and promising.
Thanks, Onalee!

I placed an order with Onalee's around the middle of June. The shipping was fast, cost of shipping was very reasonable. I will be ordering from her again. I ordered several Gloriosa's from her and received more than I ordered, thank you. The ones I planted in pots are already showing growth. This is a A+ business!!

Awanda Clark
ACsAgapePlants
Arizona

The seeds arrived sooner than I thought possible! Planted out, they nearly jumped out of the ground! This is the best experience I have ever had with an online company.

Onalee is Great!
I ordered 5 medium Black Ruffle Elephant Ears and let's just say I was very happy with the size and extras. I followed the "So easy a Caveman can do it" instructions and 3 days later they all had nice leaves back on them And look as healthy as my others in the gardens. She is also a packing wizard, I think this box could have dropped out of an airplane and still arrived safely. I also ordered seeds and I expect that they will come right up as well. A great small company to do business with, she will get more from me soon.