Plant Selections for the Urban Gardener™

Welcome to the Urban Gardener plant library where you'll find plants that are great for container gardens for your patio, deck and window boxes. You can view plants by common name or botanical name then scroll through the list to view a small image and overview. Click on "more info" to see detailed information about that particular plant.

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Allium carinatum ssp. pulchellum Common Name: Chives Create delicious gourmet meals with fresh herbs! Chives have a delicate onion flavor. Mix chopped leaves with cream cheese or butter or use in salads. Large rose-purple blooms are decorative in the garden and attract butterflies and bees. They are a ... [ More Info ]

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Allium schoenoprasum Common Name: Chives Hardy perennial herb with mild onion taste. Leaves are a key culinary herb, while the attractive globe-shaped blooms can be used as an edible garnish. Great perennial for the garden. Use to flavor stews, salads or soups.... [ More Info ]

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Anethum graveolens Common Name: Dill Delicious, tangy dill is great for home pickling and canning. It also makes a delicious herb butter or seasoning for soups, salads and fish. Easy to grow, dill provides both seeds and fresh or dried greens to flavor many foods. A must for making pic... [ More Info ]

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Antirrhinum majus 'Mix' Common Name: Snapdragon Wonderful For Mixed Borders And Rock Gardens. Perfect For All Kinds Of Containers.... [ More Info ]

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Antirrhinum majus 'Mix' Common Name: Snapdragon Wonderful For Mixed Borders And Rock Gardens. Perfect For All Kinds Of Containers.... [ More Info ]

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Argyranthemum frutescens Common Name: Marguerite Daisy These daisy-like flowers provide an abundance of brightly colored blooms all season long but may slow down in the heat of summer. The deeply cut, dark green leaves are aromatic when bruised. Argyranthemum are excellent in containers, garden beds, ... [ More Info ]

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Argyranthemum frutescens 'Pink' Common Name: Marguerite Daisy These daisy-like flowers provide an abundance of brightly colored blooms all season long but may slow down in the heat of summer. The deeply cut, dark green leaves are aromatic when bruised. Argyranthemum is excellent in containers, garden beds, r... [ More Info ]

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Argyranthemum frutescens 'Yellow' Common Name: Argyranthemum Provides an abundance of brightly colored blooms all season long. A reliable choice for borders, containers and rock gardens. Excellent cut flowers.... [ More Info ]

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Argyranthemum frutescens 'White' Common Name: Marguerite Daisy These daisy-like flowers provide an abundance of brightly colored blooms all season long but may slow down in the heat of summer. The deeply cut, dark green leaves are aromatic when bruised. Argyranthemum is excellent in containers, garden beds, r... [ More Info ]

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Artemisia dracunculus var. sativa Common Name: French Tarragon Very popular, attractive herb with exceptionally flavorful leaves. French Tarragon complements chicken and fish with its fine, subtle, anise flavor and makes an outstanding vinegar for salads. The name dracunculus, little dragon, refers to the curlin... [ More Info ]