Seed Varieties for Container Gardening | Johnny's Selected Seeds

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The secret to successful container gardening is choosing the right varieties. In our trials we’ve identified the following as container-friendly: they’re compact, thrive in small spaces (like patios and greenhouses), and produce high yields. Choose from a broad array of the best vegetables, herbs, fruits, and flowers for growing in pots and containers.

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Double Zahara™ Fire Zinnias

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Double Zahara™ Fire

Zinnia Seed

Disease-resistant, compact, dwarf plants for garden beds and containers.

Mahogany Splendor Hibiscus

Mahogany Splendor

Hibiscus Seed

Deep mahogany-red foliage for cutting and garden accent.

German Winter Thyme

German Winter

Thyme Seed

The standard winter-hardy thyme with good flavor and yields.

Stevia Stevia

Stevia

Herb Seed

Natural sugar substitute.

Lemon Grass, East Indian (Cleaned Seed) Lemon Grass

Lemon Grass, East Indian (Cleaned Seed)

Lemon Grass Seed

Aromatic grass from India.

Cheyenne Spirit Echinacea (Coneflower)

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Cheyenne Spirit

Echinacea Seed

Compact, first-year flowering perennial in a stunning mix of colors.

Fernleaf Dill

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Fernleaf

Dill Seed

Our slowest-bolting dwarf dill for containers and small spaces.

Big Smile Dwarf Sunflowers

Big Smile

Sunflower Seed

Slightly larger blooms than Sunny Smile.

Persian Carpet Zinnias

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Persian Carpet

Zinnia Seed

Heirloom variety with warm, rich colors.

Silver Drop Eucalyptus

Silver Drop

Eucalyptus Seed

Best eucalyptus variety for fresh or dried bouquets.

Polyvert Standard Chives

Polyvert

Organic Chive Seed

Medium-size leaf, highly uniform.

Dolores Standard Chives

Dolores

Chive Seed

Uniform, slender leaves ideal for fresh use.

Orange Thyme Thyme

Orange Thyme

Thyme Seed

Classic thyme appearance with a minty-citrus flavor.

Topit Leaf Parsley

Topit

Parsley Seed

Improved Giant of Italy type.

Stevia Stevia

Stevia

Organic Herb Seed

Natural sugar substitute.

Vertissimo Herbs for Salad Mix

Vertissimo

Chervil Seed

Brussels Winter type with dark green leaves.

Prairie Sun Rudbeckia (Black-Eyed Susan)

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Prairie Sun

Pelleted Rudbeckia Seed

Unique bicolor.

Hungarian Hot Wax Hot Peppers

Hungarian Hot Wax

Organic Pepper Seed

Johnny's improved strain.