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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Zowie!™ Yellow Flame Zinnias

AAS (All-America Selections) Winners

Zowie!™ Yellow Flame

Zinnia Seed

Fire-hot bicolor that stands up to heat and tough conditions.

Creeping Thyme

Creeping

Thyme Seed

Sturdy aromatic ground cover, drought tolerant once established.

Audray White Gomphrena (Globe Amaranth)

Audray White

Gomphrena Seed

Best white gomphrena for cut flowers.

Greek Oregano Oregano

Greek Oregano

Herb Seed

A true Greek oregano with strong aroma and flavor.

Greek Oregano Oregano

Greek Oregano

Organic Herb Seed

A true Greek oregano with strong aroma and flavor.

Darki Green Leaf Parsley

Darki Green

Parsley Seed

Market and culinary standard.

Primed Rosemary Rosemary

Primed Rosemary

Herb Seed

Quicker, more reliable germination.

Pacific Apricot Beauty Calendula

Pacific Apricot Beauty

Calendula Seed

Pastel melon color.

German Winter Thyme

German Winter

Organic Thyme Seed

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

Russell's Formula Mix Lupine

Russell's Formula Mix

Lupine Seed

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

Chinese Leeks/Garlic Chives Chinese Leeks (Garlic Chives)

Chinese Leeks/Garlic Chives

Herb Seed

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

Camelot White Digitalis (Foxglove)

Camelot White

Pelleted (F1) Digitalis Seed

Blooms the first year from seed.

Oklahoma Scarlet Oklahoma Series

Oklahoma Scarlet

Zinnia Seed

Excellent vase life and low susceptibility to powdery mildew.

Oklahoma Golden Yellow Oklahoma Series

Oklahoma Golden Yellow

Zinnia Seed

Excellent vase life and low susceptibility to powdery mildew.

Persian Carpet Zinnias

AAS (All-America Selections) Winners

Persian Carpet

Organic Zinnia Seed

Heirloom variety with warm, rich colors.

Common Sage Sage

Common Sage

Organic Herb Seed

A staple of the herb garden.

Elan Strawberry Seeds

Elan

(F1) Strawberry Seed

Most flavorful day-neutral variety for field or container.

Firecracker Dwarf Sunflowers

Firecracker

(F1) Sunflower Seed

Dwarf, branching plants loaded with red and gold flowers.