Tropaeolum majus
Garden Nasturtium
Description
This annual groundcover/vine and will grow less than 1' tall, but will spread and climb up to 6' tall. 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
Orange, Red, Yellow, White
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:
Use multiple cycles of irrigation on watering days. Most sprinklers deliver water faster than soils can absorb it.
By breaking up the watering time into smaller segments, runoff can be greatly reduced.