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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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Dalmatian Peach Digitalis (Foxglove)

Dalmatian Peach

Pelleted (F1) Digitalis Seed

Blooms the first year from seed.

Lemon Gem Marigold

Lemon Gem

Marigold Seed

Bite-size for use as edible garnish.

Tall Blue Planet Ageratum

Tall Blue Planet

(F1) Ageratum Seed

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

Sweet Alyssum Alyssum

Sweet Alyssum

Flower Seed

Attracts and supports beneficial insects.

Orange Flash Calendula

Orange Flash

Calendula Seed

Rose and copper hues.

Jambalaya 2.0 Okra

Jambalaya 2.0

(F1) Okra Seed

Early, high-yielding, dark green pods.

German Winter Thyme

German Winter

Thyme Seed

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

Persian Carpet Zinnias

AAS (All-America Selections) Winners

Persian Carpet

Zinnia Seed

Heirloom variety with warm, rich colors.

Floral Power Plum Antique Viola (Pansy)

Floral Power Plum Antique

(F1) Viola Seed

Sweet plum-colored viola.

QIS™ Pink Gomphrena (Globe Amaranth)

QIS™ Pink

Gomphrena Seed

Gomphrena in popular pale, blush pink.

Sweet Marjoram Marjoram

Sweet Marjoram

Organic Herb Seed

Common variety in a compact plant.

Purly Standard Chives

Purly

Chive Seed

Versatile medium-size leaves.

Hansel Mini Eggplants

AAS (All-America Selections) Winners

Hansel

(F1) Eggplant Seed

Abundant yields of solid purple specialty fruits on compact plants.

Wandering Mixture Alyssum

Wandering Mixture

Alyssum Seed

Attracts and supports beneficial insects.

Double Zahara™ Brilliant Mixture Mixes

Double Zahara™ Brilliant Mixture

Zinnia Seed

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

Audray Purple-Red Gomphrena (Globe Amaranth)

Audray Purple-Red

Gomphrena Seed

Preferred series for tall, uniform plants and stems.

Prospera® Red DMR Purple Basil

Prospera® Red DMR

Organic (F1) Basil Seed

Intermediate resistance to downy mildew and Fusarium.

Vertissimo Herbs for Salad Mix

Vertissimo

Chervil Seed

Brussels Winter type with dark green leaves.