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Grows Well In Containers

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 greenhouses and patios), and produce high yields. Choose from a broad array of the best vegetables, herbs, fruits, and flowers for containers.

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Timeless Mix Ageratum

Timeless Mix

Ageratum Seed

Classic filler in harmonious colors.

Red Ember Hot Peppers

AAS (All-America Selections) Winners

Red Ember

Organic (F1) Cayenne Pepper Seed

Our most versatile and flavorful cayenne.

Teddy Dill

Teddy

Dill Seed

For field, container, and hydroponic production.

Sweet Thai Asian Basil

Sweet Thai

Basil Seed

Authentic Thai basil flavor.

Greek Oregano Oregano

Greek Oregano

Organic Herb Seed

A true Greek oregano with strong aroma and flavor.

Common Mint Mint

Common Mint

Herb Seed

A zesty, versatile herb.

Verbena bonariensis Verbena

Verbena bonariensis

Flower Seed

Heat tolerant.

Coco™ Deep Orange African Marigolds

Coco™ Deep Orange

(F1) Marigold Seed

Uniform series with excellent performance.

Imperial™ Antique Shades Viola (Pansy)

Imperial™ Antique Shades

(F1) Viola Seed

Attractive mix of pastel and rose shades.

Paradiso Tall Mix Echinacea (Coneflower)

Paradiso Tall Mix

Echinacea Seed

Tall, first-year flowering perennial in a wide range of colors.

QIS™ Purple Gomphrena (Globe Amaranth)

QIS™ Purple

Gomphrena Seed

Productive accent flower for fresh and dried arrangements.

Prospera® Compact DMR (PL4) Genovese Basil

Prospera® Compact DMR (PL4)

Organic (F1) Basil Seed

Compact Genovese basil. Downy mildew and Fusarium resistant.

Thai Thai Prospera® Active DMR Asian Basil

Thai Thai Prospera® Active DMR

Organic Basil Seed

Thai basil with high resistance to downy mildew.

Indian Summer Rudbeckia (Black-Eyed Susan)

AAS (All-America Selections) Winners

Indian Summer

Rudbeckia Seed

Gigantic golden flowers, still a favorite variety.

Teddy Bear Dwarf Sunflowers

Teddy Bear

Sunflower Seed

Versatile sunflower with sunny, shaggy blooms for field or container.

Oklahoma Scarlet Oklahoma Series

Oklahoma Scarlet

Zinnia Seed

Excellent vase life and low susceptibility to powdery mildew.

Alpha Calendula

Alpha

Organic Calendula Seed

Clear bright orange blooms reminiscent of gerberas.

Mahogany Splendor Hibiscus

Mahogany Splendor

Hibiscus Seed

Deep mahogany-red foliage for cutting and garden accent.