Top 13+ Plants That Are Happy to Grow in a Strawberry Pot (and They Aren't Strawberries)

Aeoniums

Aeoniums, Micro-Dwarf Tomatoes, Trailing Petunias, Begonias, Cascading Sedums, Trailing Blue Lobelia, Sweet Alyssum, Sempervivums

Drought-loving succulents do well in a strawberry pot, and this includes aeoniums, which are especially stunnning in this design. Their success once again comes down to the pot’s drainage. Just be sure you use the right soil designed specifically for succulents.

Micro-Dwarf Tomatoes

Aeoniums, Micro-Dwarf Tomatoes, Trailing Petunias, Begonias, Cascading Sedums, Trailing Blue Lobelia, Sweet Alyssum, Sempervivums

To be clear, you probably won’t find success with other varieties of tomatoes in a strawberry pot, but micro-dwarf tomatoes are known to fare well. They do well in pots in general, and the pops of red will be delightfully reminiscent of actual strawberries.

Trailing Petunias

Aeoniums, Micro-Dwarf Tomatoes, Trailing Petunias, Begonias, Cascading Sedums, Trailing Blue Lobelia, Sweet Alyssum, Sempervivums

As with trailing ivy, trailing petunias are another great pick for their cascading effect. You can opt for all one color, or choose to do a variety of hues for a more vibrant effect that will pop against the terracotta of your strawberry pot.

Oregano

Aeoniums, Micro-Dwarf Tomatoes, Trailing Petunias, Begonias, Cascading Sedums, Trailing Blue Lobelia, Sweet Alyssum, Sempervivums

Oregano is another herb that does well in a strawberry pot. Like mint, you can plant it all on its own, or with a variety of other herbs. It especially thrives alongside basil, chives, and rosemary—all of which would look beautiful in a strawberry pot.

Begonias

Aeoniums, Micro-Dwarf Tomatoes, Trailing Petunias, Begonias, Cascading Sedums, Trailing Blue Lobelia, Sweet Alyssum, Sempervivums

Begonias are a relatively low-maintenance floral that do well in pots, and would look particularly stunning bursting out of a terracotta strawberry pot. They do prefer a more acidic soil, which is worth keeping in mind if you go this route.

Thyme

Aeoniums, Micro-Dwarf Tomatoes, Trailing Petunias, Begonias, Cascading Sedums, Trailing Blue Lobelia, Sweet Alyssum, Sempervivums

Clearly, herbs are one of the safest bets for a strawberry pot herb garden, and this includes thyme. With its smaller, more delicate leaves, it has a different look than other herbs that can create a softer aesthetic than its leafier or spikier counterparts.

Cascading Sedums

Aeoniums, Micro-Dwarf Tomatoes, Trailing Petunias, Begonias, Cascading Sedums, Trailing Blue Lobelia, Sweet Alyssum, Sempervivums

If you’re craving both a pop of color and some added texture for your strawberry pots, consider cascading sedums. Its vibrant, purple flowers will easily pop against the terracotta planter—especially as they spill out the various levels.

Trailing Blue Lobelia

Aeoniums, Micro-Dwarf Tomatoes, Trailing Petunias, Begonias, Cascading Sedums, Trailing Blue Lobelia, Sweet Alyssum, Sempervivums

For another purple option with a slightly softer appearance thanks to its white centers, opt for trailing blue lobelia. While cascading sedums air on the more dramatic side, trailing blue lobelia can bring a more cottagecore feel to your strawberry pots.

Sweet Alyssum

Aeoniums, Micro-Dwarf Tomatoes, Trailing Petunias, Begonias, Cascading Sedums, Trailing Blue Lobelia, Sweet Alyssum, Sempervivums

For a frillier flower, try sweet alyssum—a beautiful, tiny flower that can be found in white as well as soft shades of pink, purple, and lavender. This pick would work especially well as an accent floral to another plant with similar care requirements, such as marigolds or pansies.

Sage

Aeoniums, Micro-Dwarf Tomatoes, Trailing Petunias, Begonias, Cascading Sedums, Trailing Blue Lobelia, Sweet Alyssum, Sempervivums

As the final herb on this list, sage is another great option for your strawberry pot. This is especially true if you’re hoping to add some interesting texture into your arrangement, and is a great one to pair alongside many of the other herbs on this list.

Sempervivums

Aeoniums, Micro-Dwarf Tomatoes, Trailing Petunias, Begonias, Cascading Sedums, Trailing Blue Lobelia, Sweet Alyssum, Sempervivums

If you have your heart set on planting succulents in your strawberry pots, sempervivums are another excellent choice. They, too, prefer good drainage and the right kind of soil; once that’s sorted, you should find they thrive in this arrangement without much fuss.

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