Tropaeolum majus
NASTURTIUM
Tropaeolaceae

 
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Plant type: annual

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: moderate wind, second line salt wind, light frost
0.3m
Plant habit
 
1.5m

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Weed Potential: yes

 
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Tropaeolum majus
NASTURTIUM
Tropaeolaceae

 

  Plant type: annual

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: moderate wind, second line salt wind, light frost
0.3m
Plant habit
 
1.5m

FEATURES

Flowers: orange, red, yellow, brown, pink, white or combinations

Flowering Time: early spring to late autumn


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical, coastal & cottage designs

Uses: window box, hanging basket, mass planting, groundcovers, trellis, spillover, border

Growth rate: fast

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: habitat, deer resistant



HAZARDS

Weed Potential: yes






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