Summer Flower and Herb Container

Cosmos have an upright growth habit and many herbs have low spreading growth habits making them a visually pleasing duo in this container garden.  They also have the added benefit of being fragrant. Keep them close by to delight your senses often and get quick access for cutting when cooking.

The plants featured in this container design will thrive in 6 to 8 hours of direct sun daily.

What is Thrill, Spill, Fill?

When planting a container, select one or more plants that fit these categories to make sure you have a well balanced design. The number of plants you choose depends on the size of the container. If there is only room for one of each, that is fine.

Thrill plants provide height to your container.

Spill plants cascade over the side of the pot.

Fill plants fill in the spaces in the middle of the pot.

Get our step-by-step instructions on how to pot up your containers here.

Container for Sun

Thrill

Cosmos: These summer flowers

Fill

Oregano:

Thyme:

Sorrel:

Spill

Akyssum:

Thyme: