Garden Nasturtium

Tropaeolum Majus

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Overview

The Garden Nasturtium (Tropaeolum majus) is an ornamental annual known for its vibrant trumpet-shaped flowers in shades of red, orange, and yellow. Boasting lush, round leaves, it reaches up to 12 inches in height and can spread 24 inches wide. Its edible blooms and leaves add a peppery flavor to dishes. Preferring full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil, it is also an excellent companion plant for pest deterrence.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 2–11Climate Subtropical

Garden Nasturtium (Tropaeolum Majus) — Boasting lush, round leaves, it reaches up to 12 inches in height and can spread 24 inches wide

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 2–11

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Tropaeolaceae
Climate: Subtropical

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Garden Nasturtium (Tropaeolum Majus) — making it an ideal candidate for hanging baskets or as a living screen when trained to climb, image 48

Garden Nasturtium (Tropaeolum Majus) — green umbrellas at around 2 to 5 inches in diameter; with its scientific name Tropaeolum majus, image 50

Garden Nasturtium (Tropaeolum Majus) — annual / ground cover with multi-colored and orange blooms; its trailing varieties can cascade over edges, image 56

Garden Nasturtium (Tropaeolum Majus) — multi-colored and orange flowers in the garden; its edible blooms and leaves add a peppery flavor to dishes, image 55

Garden Nasturtium (Tropaeolum Majus) — making them a delightful addition to salads or as garnishes; with the leaf stalk attached to the center of, image 54

Garden Nasturtium (Tropaeolum Majus) — with the leaf stalk attached to the center of the leaf blade; annual / ground cover for full or half, image 52

Garden Nasturtium (Tropaeolum Majus) — It is drought-tolerant once established, making it a low-maintenance option for busy gardeners; creating, image 53

Garden Nasturtium (Tropaeolum Majus) — One notable feature is the foliage's peltate nature; green umbrellas at around 2 to 5 inches in diameter, image 51

Garden Nasturtium (Tropaeolum Majus) — Preferring full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil; annual / ground cover with multi-colored and, image 60

Garden Nasturtium (Tropaeolum Majus) — Boasting lush, round leaves, it reaches up to 12 inches in height and can spread 24 inches wide; it is also, image 58

Garden Nasturtium (Tropaeolum Majus) — annual / ground cover for full or half; making them a delightful addition to salads or as garnishes, image 57

Garden Nasturtium (Tropaeolum Majus) — Its edible blooms and leaves add a peppery flavor to dishes; the leaves of the Nasturtium are nearly as, image 59

Garden Nasturtium (Tropaeolum Majus) — it is also an excellent companion plant for pest deterrence; it boasts rounded leaves and trumpet-shaped, image 61

Garden Nasturtium (Tropaeolum Majus) — with its scientific name Tropaeolum majus; one notable feature is the foliage's peltate nature, image 62

Garden Nasturtium (Tropaeolum Majus) — it boasts rounded leaves and trumpet-shaped flowers that can range from pale yellow to rich red hues, image 63

Garden Nasturtium (Tropaeolum Majus) — creating striking visual interest in garden beds; or even as a ground cover.<br><br>This plant can reach a, image 64

Garden Nasturtium (Tropaeolum Majus) — or even as a ground cover.<br><br>This plant can reach a height of about 12 to 24 inches with a similar, image 65

Garden Nasturtium (Tropaeolum Majus) — its trailing varieties can cascade over edges; preferring full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil, image 66

Garden Nasturtium (Tropaeolum Majus) — making it an ideal candidate for hanging baskets or as a living screen when trained to climb, image 67

Garden Nasturtium (Tropaeolum Majus) — with the leaf stalk attached to the center of the leaf blade; annual / ground cover for full or half, image 71

Garden Nasturtium (Tropaeolum Majus) — One notable feature is the foliage's peltate nature; green umbrellas at around 2 to 5 inches in diameter, image 70

Garden Nasturtium (Tropaeolum Majus) — green umbrellas at around 2 to 5 inches in diameter; with its scientific name Tropaeolum majus, image 69

Garden Nasturtium (Tropaeolum Majus) — The leaves of the Nasturtium are nearly as round as its blossoms; multi-colored and orange flowers in the, image 68

Garden Nasturtium (Tropaeolum Majus) — Boasting lush, round leaves, it reaches up to 12 inches in height and can spread 24 inches wide; it is also, image 77