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Nasturtium — Tropaeolum majus

Nasturtium

Tropaeolum majus

Tropaeolaceae · Annual

Nasturtiums offer vibrant, edible flowers and leaves with a peppery taste, making them a fantastic dual-purpose plant. They are easy to grow and add a cheerful splash of color to gardens and salads.

  • · Prefers full sun and well-drained, even poor, soil.
  • · Avoid over-fertilizing, as this can lead to more foliage than flowers.
  • · Keep consistently moist for best growth, but tolerate some dry spells.

At a glance

  • Growing zones: 2-11
  • Sun: Full sun to partial shade
  • Water: Low
  • Maintenance: Low
  • Type: Annual
  • Mature size: 1-2 ft (bush), 6-10 ft (vine) tall · 1-3 ft wide
  • Bloom season: Summer to fall · Orange, yellow, red
  • Pollinator friendly: Yes
  • Container suitable: Yes
  • Cold tolerance: Tender
  • Heat tolerance: Good
  • Soil: Average, well-drained soil
  • Growth rate: Fast
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