Garden Nasturtium
Tropaeolum Majus
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.
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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