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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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Cruiser Monogerm Cilantro (Coriander)

Cruiser Monogerm

Cilantro/Coriander Seed

Split seeds, bolt-resistant variety.

New Look Dusty Miller

New Look

Pelleted Dusty Miller Seed

Large, deeply lobed and flat silvery leaves for elegant bouquet filler.

Staro Standard Chives

Staro

Organic Chive Seed

Heaviest leaf for processing and freezing.

Pacific Apricot Beauty Calendula

Pacific Apricot Beauty

Calendula Seed

Pastel melon color.

Red Rubin Purple Basil

Red Rubin

Organic Basil Seed

Dark purple Italian Large Leaf type with high yields and great flavor.

Scarlet Runner Bean Scarlet Runner Bean

Scarlet Runner Bean

Flower Seed

The striking, edible scarlet flowers are a hummingbird favorite.

Prospera® DMR (CG1) Genovese Basil

Prospera® DMR (CG1)

Organic (F1) Basil Seed

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

Big Smile Dwarf Sunflowers

Big Smile

Sunflower Seed

Slightly larger blooms than Sunny Smile.

Katinka Leaf Parsley

Katinka

Parsley Seed

Tall, highly uniform curled parsley.

Elan Strawberry Seeds

Elan

(F1) Strawberry Seed

Most flavorful day-neutral variety for field or container.

Compact Summer Savory Savory

Compact Summer Savory

Herb Seed

Upright, tidy, and ideal for container sales.

Prospera® DMR (PS5) Basil

Prospera® DMR (PS5)

Organic (F1) Basil Seed

Multiuse Genovese basil with downy mildew and Fusarium resistance.

Helen Mount Viola (Pansy)

Helen Mount

Viola Seed

The true Johnny jump-up, also known as heart's ease.

Lihi Prospera® Active DMR Compact Genovese Basil

Lihi Prospera® Active DMR

Organic Basil Seed

Highly resistant to downy mildew.

Frizzle Sizzle Yellow-Blue Swirl Viola (Pansy)

Frizzle Sizzle Yellow-Blue Swirl

(F1) Viola Seed

Unique, deeply frilled blooms.

Mexican Mint Marigold Mexican Mint Marigold

Mexican Mint Marigold

Herb Seed

Aromatic leaves are a substitute for French tarragon.

Aroma 2 Genovese Basil

Aroma 2

Organic Basil Seed

Fast-growing Fusarium-resistant Genovese type for greenhouse or field.

Double Zahara™ Bright Orange Zinnias

Double Zahara™ Bright Orange

Zinnia Seed

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

Lemon Mint Monarda (Bee Balm)

Lemon Mint

Monarda Seed

Vigorous blooms add wildflower look, spicy citrus scent to bouquets.

Nira Chinese Leeks (Garlic Chives)

Nira

Organic Chinese Leek/Garlic Chive Seed

Upright, full plants with attractive leaves that are easy to harvest.

Double Zahara™ Cherry Zinnias

AAS (All-America Selections) Winners

Double Zahara™ Cherry

Zinnia Seed

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

Rococo Frilled Mix Viola (Pansy)

Rococo Frilled Mix

Viola Seed

Dramatic mix of frilled blooms.

Camelot Rose Digitalis (Foxglove)

Camelot Rose

Pelleted (F1) Digitalis Seed

Blooms the first year from seed.

Greco a Palla Fine Leaf Basil

Greco a Palla

Basil Seed

Compact, dome-shaped Greek basil.

Polyvert Standard Chives

Polyvert

Organic Chive Seed

Medium-size leaf, highly uniform.

Ella Dill

Ella

Dill Seed

Dark green dill for container and baby-leaf production.

Bronze Queen Nicotiana

Bronze Queen

Nicotiana Seed

Unique chocolate color.

Ella Dill

Ella

Organic Dill Seed

Dark green dill for container and baby-leaf production.

Silverdust Dusty Miller

Silverdust

Dusty Miller Seed

Finely cut leaves with snowflake appearance for elegant filler.

Watercress Cress

Watercress

Green Seed

Gourmet salad and sandwich vegetable, exceptional nutritional value.

Ellagance White Lavender

Ellagance White

Lavender Seed

Improved first-year-flowering white lavender.

Red Rubin Purple Basil

Red Rubin

Basil Seed

Dark purple Italian Large Leaf type with high yields and great flavor.

Frizzle Sizzle Mini Tapestry Viola (Pansy)

Frizzle Sizzle Mini Tapestry

(F1) Viola Seed

Glowing color blend of ruffled blooms.

Starlight Dancer Nicotiana

Starlight Dancer

Nicotiana Seed

Elegant nodding, ivory blooms sit on tall, sturdy stems.

Double Zahara™ Salmon Zinnias

Double Zahara™ Salmon

Zinnia Seed

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

Corn Poppy Poppy

Corn Poppy

Flower Seed

Classic red poppy dotting fields throughout Europe.