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Tropaeolum majus

Garden Nasturtium

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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 Saving Tip:

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.