Common Nasturtium, Indian Cress, Mexican Cress, Peruvian Cress, Garden Nasturtium, Flame Nasturtium, Canary Creeper
Among the easiest and most versatile flowers to grow in the garden, Nasturtium is a showy annual or perennial plant with flamboyant flowers and attractive parasol-like leaves. Flowers and leaves are edible and make an attractive addition to salads. They attract beneficial insects to the garden, making Nasturtium a wonderful companion plant for fruits and vegetables.
Nasturtium belongs to the Tropaeolaceae family, which includes about 80 species of annual and perennial herbaceous flowering plants native to South and Central America.
Hardiness |
2 - 11 |
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Heat Zones |
1 - 12 |
Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, A1, A2, A3, H1, H2 |
Plant Type | Annuals, Perennials |
Genus | Tropaeolum |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall |
Height | 1' - 10' (30cm - 3m) |
Spread | 1' - 3' (30cm - 90cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Showy |
Tolerance | Drought, Deer |
Attracts | Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Landscaping Ideas | Ground Covers, Patio And Containers, Edging, Beds And Borders, Walls And Fences |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |
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Hardiness |
2 - 11 |
---|---|
Heat Zones |
1 - 12 |
Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, A1, A2, A3, H1, H2 |
Plant Type | Annuals, Perennials |
Genus | Tropaeolum |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall |
Height | 1' - 10' (30cm - 3m) |
Spread | 1' - 3' (30cm - 90cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Showy |
Tolerance | Drought, Deer |
Attracts | Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Landscaping Ideas | Ground Covers, Patio And Containers, Edging, Beds And Borders, Walls And Fences |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |
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