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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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Oklahoma Scarlet Oklahoma Series

Oklahoma Scarlet

Zinnia Seed

Excellent vase life and low susceptibility to powdery mildew.

Bloody Mary Nasturtium

Bloody Mary

Nasturtium Seed

Novel mix of colors.

Paradiso Tall Mix Echinacea (Coneflower)

Paradiso Tall Mix

Echinacea Seed

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

Mahogany Splendor Hibiscus

Mahogany Splendor

Hibiscus Seed

Deep mahogany-red foliage for cutting and garden accent.

Zowie!™ Yellow Flame Zinnias

AAS (All-America Selections) Winners

Zowie!™ Yellow Flame

Zinnia Seed

Fire-hot bicolor that stands up to heat and tough conditions.

German Winter Thyme

German Winter

Organic Thyme Seed

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

Summer Thyme

Summer

Thyme Seed

Superb culinary thyme.

Peione Leaf Parsley

Peione

Parsley Seed

Improved Giant of Italy type; intermediate resistance to downy mildew.

Teddy Bear Dwarf Sunflowers

Teddy Bear

Sunflower Seed

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

Hare's Tail Grass Grasses, Ornamental

Hare's Tail Grass

Ornamental Grass Seed

Soft, furry plumes are perfect for drying.

Kaleidoscope Mix Nasturtium

Kaleidoscope Mix

Organic Nasturtium Seed

A robust organic mix.

Jalafuego Hot Peppers

Jalafuego

(F1) Jalapeño Pepper Seed

Big, smooth, dark green fruits.

Sahara Rudbeckia (Black-Eyed Susan)

Sahara

Rudbeckia Seed

Popular colors, suitable for small bouquets and design work.

Everleaf Lemon Citrus Basil

Everleaf Lemon

Basil Seed

Exceptional citrus basil.

Mia Prospera® Active DMR Genovese Basil

Mia Prospera® Active DMR

Organic Basil Seed

Semi-compact Genovese, highly resistant to downy mildew.

Victoria Blue Salvia

Victoria Blue

Salvia Seed

Uniform plants with 5–8", dense spikes that bloom summer to frost.

Summer Thyme

Summer

Organic Thyme Seed

Superb culinary thyme.

Noga Prospera® Active DMR Genovese Basil

Noga Prospera® Active DMR

Organic Basil Seed

Tall Genovese, highly resistant to downy mildew.

Jazzy Mix Zinnias

Jazzy Mix

Zinnia Seed

Petite blooms light up bouquets and garden beds.

Alaska Mix Nasturtium

Alaska Mix

Nasturtium Seed

Green-and-white variegated foliage.

Darki Green Leaf Parsley

Darki Green

Parsley Seed

Market and culinary standard.

Trailing Nasturtium Mix Nasturtium

Trailing Nasturtium Mix

Flower Seed

Perfect for hanging baskets and containers, or even as a ground cover.

Raspberry Cream Gomphrena (Globe Amaranth)

Raspberry Cream

Gomphrena Seed

Gomphrena in a glowing, creamy raspberry color.

Candicans Dusty Miller

Candicans

Dusty Miller Seed

Tallest dusty miller for cut foliage.

Cruiser Cilantro (Coriander)

Cruiser

Organic Cilantro/Coriander Seed

Bolt-resistant variety with uniform, upright plants.

Fama Deep Blue Scabiosa (Pincushion Flower)

Fama Deep Blue

Scabiosa Seed

Elegant, first-year flowering perennial, perfect for cutting.

Staro Standard Chives

Staro

Chive Seed

Heaviest leaf for processing and freezing.

Common Sage Sage

Common Sage

Organic Herb Seed

A staple of the herb garden.

Prairie Sun Rudbeckia (Black-Eyed Susan)

AAS (All-America Selections) Winners

Prairie Sun

Pelleted Rudbeckia Seed

Unique bicolor.

Fama White Scabiosa (Pincushion Flower)

Fama White

Scabiosa Seed

Elegant, first-year flowering perennial, perfect for cutting.

Tall Blue Planet Ageratum

Tall Blue Planet

(F1) Ageratum Seed

Tall, upright, sturdy stems for a classic filler flower.

Giant of Italy Leaf Parsley

Giant of Italy

Multi-Seed Pelleted Parsley Seed

Standard variety in multi-seed pellet for precision and convenience.

Hungarian Hot Wax Hot Peppers

Hungarian Hot Wax

Organic Pepper Seed

Johnny's improved strain.

Common Sage Sage

Common Sage

Herb Seed

A staple of the herb garden.

Trilogy Mix Bush Beans

Trilogy Mix

Organic Bean Seed

A delightful mix of green, yellow and purple bush beans.

Uproar Rose Zinnias

Uproar Rose

(F1) Zinnia Seed

Huge flower heads with incredible color make for an ideal cut flower.