Living Knick Knack Plants

Seeds for Living Knick Knack Plants

Tired of the same old decorations on your patio, porch living areas? Create your own unique look with our Living Knick Knack Plant seeds and pots. It's easy to have give your home a garden look indoors when you raise flowers and foliage plants in small 4-10" pots. They take up little space, are easy to maintain and provide the enjoyment of growing things inside.

It is also an excellent way to introduce children to the joy of gardening, and the small potted plants make wonderful, thoughtful gifts for the family and your dearest friends.

We have provided a list of our favorite seeds for growing plants in 4-10" pots.

You've probably tried small potted plants from your local garening center in the past, only to find out that they need watering daily, and often die without cause. That is usually because they have been subjected to growth hormones and overfeeding, causing them to become stressed and rootbound. This is not the case when you grow your own plants from seeds.

We've picked out some of our favorite seeds for Living Knick Knack Plants below, hope you enjoy yours as much as we enjoy ours!

Seeds for Plants that will grow in six inch and four inch pots

HR330 Cinnamon ( Ocimum basilicum crispum )

Spicy, cinnamon sweet fragrance. Makes a comforting tea and adds spice to recipes.

HR131 Chives, Garlic ( Allium tuberosum )

Use leaves to add mild garlic flavor to salads, soups and stir frys. Has soft white flowers.

HR131 Chives, Garlic ( Allium tuberosum )

If you like traditional Chives, and you are also a lover of garlic, then try these Chives seeds and grow Garlic Chives. The subtle garlic flavor of Garlic Chives is perfect for use in uncooked dishes where raw regular garlic might be overwhelming or too spicy.
The flowers produced from Garlic Chives herb seeds bloom during the summer months which is much later than traditional chives. These blooms are also edible, and they attract bees as the nectar in this herb is rich. Many gardeners even cut the blooms for indoor flower arrangements. They dry well for dried arrangements too.
Like most of the Allium family, Garlic Chives plants do have a small bulb that can be used like a small green onion. You may harvest these small bulbs while the flower is still a bud. Harvest the leaves as desired once they are about 6 inches long. Pick the leaves from the base by hand. Garlic Chives leaves are very soft and quickly lose freshness. Like Chives, Garlic Chives may be frozen.

D5111 Sensitive Plant ( Mimosa pudica )

Children love this plant! Sensitive Plant is a fascinating plant with a remarkable response to touch. When the leaves’ hairs are stimulated by touch or other forms of stimulation, they trigger an electrical impulse that causes the leaflets to fold inwards! After a few moments, the leaves open back up, touching the plant leafs numerous times to watch it close and open does no harm to the plant. Aside from its unique leaf movement, the sensitive plant is also prized for its delicate, fern-like foliage and attractive light purple flowers. While Mimosa Sensitive Plant can be grown outdoors, as it has the potential to escape and naturalize easily; we prefer to grow it as a houseplant.
Mimosa pudica has a wide range of health benefits for issues like parasites, depression, anxiety, insomnia, and diarrhea.
Click here for a good Youtube video on the plant.

2921 Dark Opal Ornamental Basil ( Ocimum basilicum )

Start these Sweet Basil seeds for both color as well as flavor. This Basil herb variety is called Dark Opal. The leaves have a clove-like spiciness flavor which is a little too strong for pesto but great for almost any basil dish, and it's especially good for vinegars and oils.
This old time favorite Dark Opal Sweet Basil herb has been delighting gardeners and foodies alike for decades now. Lots of people grow it for its decorative qualities, but it is a culinary wonder. Use its large glossy, purple leaves with large sliced tomatoes for fun contrast and a perfect flavor match that has been used since the turn of the last century! Dark Opal Basil grows best in full sun, but make sure it is fully protected from wind and the elements.

2922 Basil, Dwarf Fine Bush Minette ( Ocimum basilicum )

New - Compact, small rounded leaf, grows 12" tall.

HR105 Balm, Lemon ( Melissa officinalis )

Lemon scented leaves and sprigs used to make teas and cool drinks. Good for potpourri and the flowers attract bees.

HR109 Burnet ( Sanguisorba minor )

Used to flavor cold drinks and herb vinegars. Tender, young leaves add a hint of cucumber to soups, casseroles and salads.

HR123 Catnip ( Nepeta cataria )

Cats love this plant and it is used to flavor teas. Has attractive heart shaped foliage.

HR127 Chives ( Allium schoenoprasum )

Great for dressing up potatoes and spicing up salads, Chives are easy-to-grow from herb seeds, and their lavender flowers make an attractive clump or edging in gardens. Chives are a must-have kitchen herb and are perfect for almost any savory dish. The Chives herb has tubular leaves that add a delicate onion flavor to cooking. They also make a nice garnish too with flower heads that can be used! The flowers have an even milder onion flavor.
As soon as the leaves have reached several inches in height, you can start harvesting the desired amounts for the kitchen. Cut the leaves with scissors, leaving 1 - 2 inches above the ground. Begin at the outside edge of the plant and work toward the center. Chop the leaves and use fresh or freeze for year-round use.
Chives herb uses include being companion plants to repel insect pests. Plant these herb seeds near almost any plant that is bothered by insect pests and the Chives will instantly drive them away.

HR209 Spearmint ( Mentha spicata )

Sweetly aromatic, Spearmint, can be used in both cooking and in potpourri and other fragrant decorative items. Spearmint herb is used to make mint jellies and sauces and of course, tea! Spearmint also has medicinal benefits as well. It is a wonderful addition for the garden that can easily be started with seeds.
Spearmint has strong flavor and fragrance that is released with simple bruising. It's the best mint variety for hot and cold drinks. Toss bruised leaves into ice water for a refreshing summer drink or add to iced tea. Spearmint is favored for flavoring beverages such as mojito. Also know as Yerba Buena. Spreading plant is great for containers. Tolerates light frost.

A perennial plant for zones 4-9, and can be grown in containers.