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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Bright Lights Cosmos

Bright Lights

Cosmos Seed

Easy-to-grow cosmos for gardens and pollinator plantings.

Frizzle Sizzle Yellow-Blue Swirl Viola (Pansy)

Frizzle Sizzle Yellow-Blue Swirl

(F1) Viola Seed

Unique, deeply frilled blooms.

Noble Maiden Lupine

Noble Maiden

Lupine Seed

Hardy, long-lived, and easy to maintain perennial.

Watercress Cress

Watercress

Green Seed

Gourmet salad and sandwich vegetable, exceptional nutritional value.

Audray Purple-Red Gomphrena (Globe Amaranth)

Audray Purple-Red

Gomphrena Seed

Preferred series for tall, uniform plants and stems.

Common Sage Sage

Common Sage

Herb Seed

A staple of the herb garden.

Purly Standard Chives

Purly

Chive Seed

Versatile medium-size leaves.

Cruiser Monogerm Cilantro (Coriander)

Cruiser Monogerm

Cilantro/Coriander Seed

Split seeds, bolt-resistant variety.

Nelly Standard Chives

Nelly

Organic Chive Seed

Fine- to medium-leaf chive.

Alexandria Strawberry Seeds

Alexandria

Strawberry Seed

Alpine strawberries from seed, day-neutral and a gourmet treat.

Foxtrot Tulips

Foxtrot

Tulip Bulb

Fragrant, early bloomer.

Pink Star® Tulips

Pink Star®

Tulip Bulb

Rose-colored peony-like blooms with peach edges.

Camelot White Digitalis (Foxglove)

Camelot White

Pelleted (F1) Digitalis Seed

Blooms the first year from seed.

Extrakta Sage

Extrakta

Sage Seed

Improved, high-yielding variety with high essential oil content.

Tangerine Gem Marigold

Tangerine Gem

Marigold Seed

Bite-size for use as edible garnish.

Firecracker Dwarf Sunflowers

Firecracker

(F1) Sunflower Seed

Dwarf, branching plants loaded with red and gold flowers.

Kapoor Tulsi (Holy Basil) Holy Basil

Kapoor Tulsi (Holy Basil)

Organic Basil Seed

Spicy aroma with hints of coffee and chocolate, a mild spice flavor.

Big Smile Dwarf Sunflowers

Big Smile

Sunflower Seed

Slightly larger blooms than Sunny Smile.

Persian Carpet Zinnias

AAS (All-America Selections) Winners

Persian Carpet

Zinnia Seed

Heirloom variety with warm, rich colors.

Victoria Rhubarb Seeds

Victoria

Rhubarb Seed

Excellent cooking quality in this early, abundant producer.

Amethyst Improved Purple Basil

Amethyst Improved

Basil Seed

Genovese-type purple basil.

Jambalaya 2.0 Okra

Jambalaya 2.0

(F1) Okra Seed

Early, high-yielding, dark green pods.

Lemon Gem Marigold

Lemon Gem

Marigold Seed

Bite-size for use as edible garnish.

Gummy Bear Dwarf Sunflowers

Gummy Bear

Sunflower Seed

Cheerful companion to Teddy Bear.

Zaatar Marjoram

Zaatar

Organic Sweet Marjoram Seed

An oregano relative, and Mediterranean native, with zesty flavor.

Cupid Sweet Peppers

Cupid

Organic (F1) Bell Pepper Seed

Early and sweet mini bell, partners well with Eros for beautiful duo.

Stevia Stevia

Stevia

Organic Herb Seed

Natural sugar substitute.

Oklahoma Golden Yellow Oklahoma Series

Oklahoma Golden Yellow

Zinnia Seed

Excellent vase life and low susceptibility to powdery mildew.

Orange Thyme Thyme

Orange Thyme

Thyme Seed

Classic thyme appearance with a minty-citrus flavor.

Lunchbox Orange Sweet Peppers

Lunchbox Orange

Organic Snack Pepper Seed

Sweet and flavorful mini peppers, perfect for a healthy snack.

Mexican Mint Marigold Mexican Mint Marigold

Mexican Mint Marigold

Organic Herb Seed

Aromatic leaves are a substitute for French tarragon.

Lemon Grass, East Indian (Cleaned Seed) Lemon Grass

Lemon Grass, East Indian (Cleaned Seed)

Lemon Grass Seed

Aromatic grass from India.

Double Zahara™ Brilliant Mixture Zinnia Mixes

Double Zahara™ Brilliant Mixture

Zinnia Seed

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

Nira Chinese Leeks (Garlic Chives)

Nira

Organic Chinese Leek/Garlic Chive Seed

Upright, full plants with attractive leaves that are easy to harvest.

Mia Prospera® Active DMR Genovese Basil

Mia Prospera® Active DMR

Organic Pelleted Basil Seed

Semi-compact Genovese with improved resistance to downy mildew.

Oklahoma Formula Mix Improved Oklahoma Series

Oklahoma Formula Mix Improved

Zinnia Seed

Bright colors, excellent vase life, and low susceptibility to powdery mildew.