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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Mia Prospera® Active DMR Genovese Basil

Mia Prospera® Active DMR

Organic Pelleted Basil Seed

Semi-compact Genovese, highly resistant to downy mildew.

Tall Blue Planet Ageratum

Tall Blue Planet

(F1) Ageratum Seed

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

Sweet Thai Asian Basil

Sweet Thai

Organic Basil Seed

Authentic Thai basil flavor.

Dolores Standard Chives

Dolores

Chive Seed

Uniform, slender leaves ideal for fresh use.

German Winter Thyme

German Winter

Thyme Seed

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

Cheyenne Spirit Echinacea (Coneflower)

AAS (All-America Selections) Winners

Cheyenne Spirit

Echinacea Seed

Compact, first-year flowering perennial in a stunning mix of colors.

Fairy Tale Mini Eggplants

AAS (All-America Selections) Winners

Fairy Tale

(F1) Eggplant Seed

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

Camelot Cream Digitalis (Foxglove)

Camelot Cream

Pelleted (F1) Digitalis Seed

Blooms the first year from seed.

Stevia Stevia

Stevia

Organic Herb Seed

Natural sugar substitute.

Victoria Rhubarb Seeds

Victoria

Rhubarb Seed

Excellent cooking quality in this early, abundant producer.

Prairie Sun Rudbeckia (Black-Eyed Susan)

AAS (All-America Selections) Winners

Prairie Sun

Pelleted Rudbeckia Seed

Unique bicolor.

Mia Prospera® Active DMR Genovese Basil

Mia Prospera® Active DMR

Organic Basil Seed

Semi-compact Genovese, highly resistant to downy mildew.

Cherry Brandy Rudbeckia (Black-Eyed Susan)

Cherry Brandy

Rudbeckia Seed

First red wine-colored rudbeckia from seed.

Candicans Dusty Miller

Candicans

Dusty Miller Seed

Tallest dusty miller for cut foliage.

Vertissimo Herbs for Salad Mix

Vertissimo

Chervil Seed

Brussels Winter type with dark green leaves.

Chinese Leeks/Garlic Chives Chinese Leeks (Garlic Chives)

Chinese Leeks/Garlic Chives

Herb Seed

Thin, flat leaves, delicate garlic flavor, and attractive flowers.

My Castle Lupine

My Castle

Lupine Seed

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

Double Zahara™ Bright Orange Zinnias

Double Zahara™ Bright Orange

Zinnia Seed

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