College Football Flower Match: Grow Your Team Spirit

Express your college football enthusiasm by growing flowers in the colors of your favorite team!

Do you bleed your alma mater’s or favorite team's colors? Well, we have a fun and exciting way for you to show your team spirit this season! Introducing College Football Flower Match our new social media series that lets you vote for your favorite team in the most-anticipated game of the week!

Show off your team pride by growing these flowers that match team colors. Plant them in your yard or in containers on the patio. Your neighbors will be more understanding of the whoops and hollers coming from your windows on college football game days!

And, if you have a friend or family member you like to trash talk with, send them your team’s seeds to grow, as a little fun ribbing!

WEEK 1: LSU vs FSU – Sunday, September 3rd

This is a matchup that gets everyone's adrenaline pumping!

LSU - Purple and Gold

The Louisiana State University (LSU) Tigers are known for their vibrant purple and gold colors. And what better way to show your support than by planting flowers that represent these colors? For the LSU colors, we recommend the beautiful viola. This flower comes in a variety of colors, but the deep purple variety is a perfect match for the LSU purple.

viola flowers

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FSU - Garnet and Gold

For the Florida State University (FSU) Seminoles, the colors are garnet and gold. And the perfect flower to represent these colors is the Marigold. The bright orange-gold color of the marigold is a perfect match for the FSU gold. Plant these alongside the violas, and you'll have a garden that represents the excitement and energy of a college football game! Read more about flowers to grow and represent your Seminole pride!


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WEEK 2: Texas vs Alabama – Saturday, September 9th

What is your prediction?

University of Texas (UT) - Burnt Orange and White

The Longhorns are a Southeastern Conference powerhouse known for their autumn colors and "hook 'em horns" chant and hand signal. Read more about the Longhorns and plants you can grow to show your UT and state of Texas pride!


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University of Alabama - Crimson and White

Roll tide! Is the cheer used to rally fans of the Alabama Crimson Tide. The university actually owns the trademark to the iconic phrase. hand signal. What flowers can you grow to show your love of Alabama football? Read more here.


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Get your seeds today and show your team spirit in a fun and unique way. Head over to our online seed and garden center and order your seeds today! Planting these flowers is a great way to show your support for your favorite college football team and add some color and beauty to your garden. And as the football season progresses, we'll be highlighting more flowers that align with other college football team colors. So, stay tuned, and let's grow our team spirit together!

WEEK 3: Florida vs Tennessee – Saturday, September 16th

University of Florida - Blue and Orange

Show off your Florida Gators spirit with stunning blue delphinium that will make your garden the ultimate fan zone.


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University of Tennessee - White and Orange

For University of Tennessee enthusiasts, our vivid orange calendula flowers are a Volunteer's dream come true.


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WEEK 4: Ohio State vs Notre Dame – Saturday, September 23rd

Ohio State - Scarlet and Gray

Buckeye fans, rejoice! Our Ohio State collection features eye-cathcing scarlet poppy blossoms that scream O-H-I-O.


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Notre Dame - Blue and Gold

For the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame, our navy globe thistle seeds are as legendary as the Golden Dome itself.


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