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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 2–11Type Annual, Ground coverClimate Subtropical
Garden Nasturtium (Tropaeolum Majus) — creating striking visual interest in garden beds

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
2–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Annual, Ground cover
Family
Tropaeolaceae
Climate
Subtropical

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Garden Nasturtium (Tropaeolum Majus) — it boasts rounded leaves and trumpet-shaped flowers that can range from pale yellow to rich red hues, image 82
Garden Nasturtium (Tropaeolum Majus) — it boasts rounded leaves and trumpet-shaped flowers that can range from pale yellow to rich red hues
Garden Nasturtium (Tropaeolum Majus) — its trailing varieties can cascade over edges
Garden Nasturtium (Tropaeolum Majus) — annual / ground cover with multi-colored and orange blooms; its trailing varieties can cascade over edges
Garden Nasturtium (Tropaeolum Majus) — The leaves of the Nasturtium are nearly as round as its blossoms; multi-colored and orange flowers in the, image 49
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) — Boasting lush, round leaves, it reaches up to 12 inches in height and can spread 24 inches wide
Garden Nasturtium (Tropaeolum Majus) — It is drought-tolerant once established, making it a low-maintenance option for busy gardeners; creating striking visual
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) — 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) — Its edible blooms and leaves add a peppery flavor to dishes; the leaves of the Nasturtium are nearly as round as its
Garden Nasturtium (Tropaeolum Majus) — with its scientific name Tropaeolum majus; one notable feature is the foliage's peltate nature, image 43
Garden Nasturtium (Tropaeolum Majus) — Its edible blooms and leaves add a peppery flavor to dishes; the leaves of the Nasturtium are nearly as, image 40
Garden Nasturtium (Tropaeolum Majus) — One notable feature is the foliage's peltate nature
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 spread; it is
Garden Nasturtium (Tropaeolum Majus) — multi-colored and orange flowers in the garden; its edible blooms and leaves add a peppery flavor to dishes, image 74
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 39
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