Tropaeolum majus
Garden Nasturtium
Description
This garden annual ground cover, vine and will grow less than 1' tall, but will spread and climb up to 6 '. Nasturtium has 2" light green leaves with edible, red, orange, yellow, or white flowers that are in constant bloom throughout the warm season. This plant usually reseeds, with new plants emerging in early spring.
Plant Type
Ground cover, Annual
Height Range
Under 1'
Flower Color
Gold, Orange, Yellow
Flower Season
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall, Constant
Leaf Color
Dark Green, Light Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Water-wise plants can be beautiful as well as practical.
Ask at your local nursery for the types of plants that have minimal watering needs.