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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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Purly Standard Chives

Purly

Chive Seed

Versatile medium-size leaves.

Russell's Formula Mix Lupine

Russell's Formula Mix

Lupine Seed

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

Double Zahara™ Fire Zinnias

AAS (All-America Selections) Winners

Double Zahara™ Fire

Zinnia Seed

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

Amethyst Improved Purple Basil

Amethyst Improved

Basil Seed

Genovese-type purple basil.

Fama White Scabiosa (Pincushion Flower)

Fama White

Scabiosa Seed

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

Mellow Star Sweet Peppers

Mellow Star

(F1) Shishito Pepper Seed

Traditional Japanese shishito for tempura, cooking, or salads.

Flamingo Purple Celosia

Flamingo Purple

Celosia Seed

Productive, decorative foliage for late summer.

Tall Blue Planet Ageratum

Tall Blue Planet

(F1) Ageratum Seed

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

Hare's Tail Grass Grasses, Ornamental

Hare's Tail Grass

Ornamental Grass Seed

Soft, furry plumes are perfect for drying.

Orange Thyme Thyme

Orange Thyme

Thyme Seed

Classic thyme appearance with a minty-citrus flavor.

Fine Curled Chervil

Fine Curled

Organic Chervil Seed

Organic chervil, similar to Vertissimo.

Zaatar Marjoram

Zaatar

Organic Sweet Marjoram Seed

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

Audray Pink Gomphrena (Globe Amaranth)

Audray Pink

Gomphrena Seed

Excellent lavender-pink gomphrena for cut flowers.

Fama Deep Blue Scabiosa (Pincushion Flower)

Fama Deep Blue

Scabiosa Seed

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

Stevia Stevia

Stevia

Herb Seed

Natural sugar substitute.

Fairy Tale Mini Eggplants

AAS (All-America Selections) Winners

Fairy Tale

(F1) Eggplant Seed

Attractive purple-and-white mini eggplant with wonderful flavor.

Everleaf Thai Towers Asian Basil

Everleaf Thai Towers

Basil Seed

Exceptional Thai basil.

Nature™ Antique Shades Viola (Pansy)

Nature™ Antique Shades

(F1) Viola Seed

Rich and elegant color blend.