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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Thai Thai Prospera® Active DMR Asian Basil

Thai Thai Prospera® Active DMR

Organic Basil Seed

Thai basil with high resistance to downy mildew.

Bright Lights Swiss Chard

AAS (All-America Selections) Winners

Bright Lights

Pelleted Swiss Chard Seed

Johnny's signature mix, the gold standard for multicolored Swiss chard.

Russell's Formula Mix Lupine

Russell's Formula Mix

Lupine Seed

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

Silver Dollar Eucalyptus

Silver Dollar

Eucalyptus Seed

Large silvery blue-green leaves appear to be strung on the stem.

Cruiser Cilantro (Coriander)

Cruiser

Organic Cilantro/Coriander Seed

Bolt-resistant variety with uniform, upright plants.

QIS™ Orange Gomphrena (Globe Amaranth)

QIS™ Orange

Gomphrena Seed

Best orange gomphrena for cut flowers.

Teddy Dill

Teddy

Dill Seed

For field, container, and hydroponic production.

Jambalaya 2.0 Okra

Jambalaya 2.0

(F1) Okra Seed

Early, high-yielding, dark green pods.

Summer Thyme

Summer

Organic Thyme Seed

Superb culinary thyme.

Indian Summer Rudbeckia (Black-Eyed Susan)

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Indian Summer

Rudbeckia Seed

Gigantic golden flowers, still a favorite variety.

Timeless Mix Ageratum

Timeless Mix

Ageratum Seed

Classic filler in harmonious colors.

Double Zahara™ Raspberry Ripple Zinnias

Double Zahara™ Raspberry Ripple

Zinnia Seed

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

Greek Oregano Oregano

Greek Oregano

Organic Herb Seed

A true Greek oregano with strong aroma and flavor.

Bloody Mary Nasturtium

Bloody Mary

Nasturtium Seed

Novel mix of colors.

Fernleaf Dill

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Fernleaf

Dill Seed

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

Prospera® DMR (CG1) Genovese Basil

Prospera® DMR (CG1)

Organic Pelleted (F1) Basil Seed

Fast-growing, classic Genovese. Downy mildew and Fusarium resistant.

Brush Strokes Viola (Pansy)

Brush Strokes

Viola Seed

Vigorous plants produce abundant, artful blooms.

Summer Thyme

Summer

Thyme Seed

Superb culinary thyme.

Red Gem Marigold

Red Gem

Marigold Seed

Bite-size for use as edible garnish.

Bright Lights Cosmos

Bright Lights

Cosmos Seed

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

Persian Carpet Zinnias

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Persian Carpet

Zinnia Seed

Heirloom variety with warm, rich colors.

Common Sage Sage

Common Sage

Organic Herb Seed

A staple of the herb garden.

Common Sage Sage

Common Sage

Herb Seed

A staple of the herb garden.

Tangerine Gem Marigold

Tangerine Gem

Marigold Seed

Bite-size for use as edible garnish.

Staro Standard Chives

Staro

Chive Seed

Heaviest leaf for processing and freezing.

Verbena bonariensis Verbena

Verbena bonariensis

Flower Seed

Heat tolerant.

QIS™ Carmine Gomphrena (Globe Amaranth)

QIS™ Carmine

Gomphrena Seed

Unique, bright-rose-colored gomphrena for cut flowers.

Scarlet Runner Bean Scarlet Runner Bean

Scarlet Runner Bean

Flower Seed

The striking, edible scarlet flowers are a hummingbird favorite.

Cupid Sweet Peppers

Cupid

Organic (F1) Bell Pepper Seed

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

Double Zahara™ Fire Zinnias

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Double Zahara™ Fire

Zinnia Seed

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

Everleaf Lemon Citrus Basil

Everleaf Lemon

Basil Seed

Exceptional citrus basil.

Elan Strawberry Seeds

Elan

(F1) Strawberry Seed

Most flavorful day-neutral variety for field or container.

Frosted Explosion Grasses, Ornamental

Frosted Explosion

Ornamental Grass Seed

Cut-flower filler adds sparkle to bouquets with airy flower plumes.

Fama White Scabiosa (Pincushion Flower)

Fama White

Scabiosa Seed

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

Victoria Blue Salvia

Victoria Blue

Salvia Seed

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

Kaleidoscope Mix Nasturtium

Kaleidoscope Mix

Organic Nasturtium Seed

A robust organic mix.