Top 10+ Patio Plants That Thrive in Pots and Containers
Tall Verbena
Fill in negative space in your container plantings with tall verbena (Verbena bonariensis). "Tall verbena is a fantastic plant for providing a wispy feeling and poking through other plants with its long stems and cute little purple blooms at the ends," says Jocelyn Kline, horticulturist at Longwood Gardens. The plant blooms from summer through fall and will welcome pollinators to your landscape throughout its growing season.
Intenz Celosia
With an upright growing pattern and striking foliage, intenz celosia (Celosia spicata) is an easy-to-care-for plant that boasts long, spiky, purple flowers. "It's full yet compact size makes it a great option for a pop of color in a container garden," says Rich Christakes, founder of Ship My Plants.
Dwarf Hinoki Cypress
For a winter container display, dwarf hinoki cypresses (Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Nana Gracilis') are fantastic. "They provide a nice sense of structure, have beautiful fan-shaped leaves with different shades of green from the center to the edges, and stay compact," says Kline. "It grows incredibly slow, so you can keep it in smaller containers for a longer amount of time."
