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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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White Swan Marigold

White Swan

(F1) Marigold Seed

Creamy white marigold.

Prospera® Italian Large Leaf DMR (ILL2) Italian Large Leaf Basil

Prospera® Italian Large Leaf DMR (ILL2)

Organic (F1) Basil Seed

Fast-growing with large leaves. Downy mildew and Fusarium resistant.

Mellow Star Sweet Peppers

Mellow Star

(F1) Shishito Pepper Seed

Traditional Japanese shishito for tempura, cooking, or salads.

Giant Yellow Marigold

Giant Yellow

(F1) Marigold Seed

Tall, strong stems for cut flowers.

Durango Outback Mix Marigold

Durango Outback Mix

Marigold Seed

Extra-large blooms with outstanding uniformity.

Oklahoma White Oklahoma Series

Oklahoma White

Zinnia Seed

Excellent vase life and low susceptibility to powdery mildew.

Primed Rosemary Rosemary

Primed Rosemary

Herb Seed

Quicker, more reliable germination.

Oklahoma Formula Mix Improved Oklahoma Series

Oklahoma Formula Mix Improved

Zinnia Seed

Bright colors, excellent vase life, and low susceptibility to powdery mildew.

Greek Oregano Oregano

Greek Oregano

Herb Seed

A true Greek oregano with strong aroma and flavor.

QIS™ Carmine Gomphrena (Globe Amaranth)

QIS™ Carmine

Gomphrena Seed

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

Oklahoma Pink Oklahoma Series

Oklahoma Pink

Zinnia Seed

Medium-size blooms, excellent vase life, less prone to powdery mildew.

Oklahoma Carmine Oklahoma Series

Oklahoma Carmine

Zinnia Seed

Excellent vase life and low susceptibility to powdery mildew.

Audray White Gomphrena (Globe Amaranth)

Audray White

Gomphrena Seed

Best white gomphrena for cut flowers.

QIS™ Orange Gomphrena (Globe Amaranth)

QIS™ Orange

Gomphrena Seed

Best orange gomphrena for cut flowers.

Silver Drop Eucalyptus

Silver Drop

Eucalyptus Seed

Best eucalyptus variety for fresh or dried bouquets.

Strawberry Fields Gomphrena (Globe Amaranth)

Strawberry Fields

Gomphrena Seed

Best red gomphrena for cut flowers, excellent complement to QIS series.

Coco™ Gold Marigold

Coco™ Gold

(F1) Marigold Seed

Uniform series with excellent performance.

Cruiser Cilantro (Coriander)

Cruiser

Cilantro/Coriander Seed

Bolt-resistant variety with uniform plants.

Teddy Dill

Teddy

Dill Seed

For field, container, and hydroponic production.

Red Ember Hot Peppers

AAS (All-America Selections) Winners

Red Ember

Organic (F1) Cayenne Pepper Seed

Our most versatile and flavorful cayenne.

Timeless Mix Ageratum

Timeless Mix

Ageratum Seed

Classic filler in harmonious colors.

Sweet Thai Asian Basil

Sweet Thai

Basil Seed

Authentic Thai basil flavor.

Peione Leaf Parsley

Peione

Parsley Seed

Improved Giant of Italy type; intermediate resistance to downy mildew.

Common Mint Mint

Common Mint

Herb Seed

A zesty, versatile herb.

Thai Thai Prospera® Active DMR Asian Basil

Thai Thai Prospera® Active DMR

Organic Basil Seed

Thai basil with high resistance to downy mildew.

Greek Oregano Oregano

Greek Oregano

Organic Herb Seed

A true Greek oregano with strong aroma and flavor.

Verbena bonariensis Verbena

Verbena bonariensis

Flower Seed

Heat tolerant.

QIS™ Purple Gomphrena (Globe Amaranth)

QIS™ Purple

Gomphrena Seed

Productive accent flower for fresh and dried arrangements.

Paradiso Tall Mix Echinacea (Coneflower)

Paradiso Tall Mix

Echinacea Seed

Tall, first-year flowering perennial in a wide range of colors.

Bloody Mary Nasturtium

Bloody Mary

Nasturtium Seed

Novel mix of colors.

Alpha Calendula

Alpha

Organic Calendula Seed

Clear bright orange blooms reminiscent of gerberas.

Imperial™ Antique Shades Viola (Pansy)

Imperial™ Antique Shades

(F1) Viola Seed

Attractive mix of pastel and rose shades.

Teddy Bear Dwarf Sunflowers

Teddy Bear

Sunflower Seed

Versatile sunflower with sunny, shaggy blooms for field or container.

Summer Thyme

Summer

Thyme Seed

Superb culinary thyme.

Fairy Tale Mini Eggplants

AAS (All-America Selections) Winners

Fairy Tale

(F1) Eggplant Seed

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

Mahogany Splendor Hibiscus

Mahogany Splendor

Hibiscus Seed

Deep mahogany-red foliage for cutting and garden accent.