Garden Nasturtium
Tropaeolum majus
Also listed as Cardamindum majus, Nasturtium indicum
Also known as Nasturtium, Indian Cress, Monk Cress
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A vigorous climbing or trailing vine with round leaves and vibrant orange, red, or yellow edible flowers. Easy to grow and popular for adding color to trellises, containers, and garden beds.
Why grow it
Garden nasturtium offers reliable color and edibility in a single plant, making it practical for integrated food and ornamental gardens where other annual vines might serve only one purpose. It tolerates poor soil better than many flowering climbers, reducing the need for soil amendment in marginal growing areas. The plant's rapid growth and prolific flowering make it useful for quick seasonal screening or succession planting in short growing seasons.
Watch out for
Nasturtium prefers cooler conditions and may stop flowering or decline during sustained heat above 85°F (29°C), limiting its usefulness in hot climates during peak summer. Overfeeding with nitrogen will promote leaf growth at the expense of flowers, requiring restraint with fertilization even in poor soils.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Tropaeolaceae
Native Range
South America (Peru)
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Edible Parts
Season of Interest
Climber
Vines that climb the layers above on a support.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation
A vigorous climbing or trailing vine with round leaves and vibrant orange, red, or yellow edible flowers. Easy to grow and popular for adding color to trellises, containers, and garden beds.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Garden Nasturtium grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Why grow it
Garden nasturtium offers reliable color and edibility in a single plant, making it practical for integrated food and ornamental gardens where other annual vines might serve only one purpose. It tolerates poor soil better than many flowering climbers, reducing the need for soil amendment in marginal growing areas. The plant's rapid growth and prolific flowering make it useful for quick seasonal screening or succession planting in short growing seasons.
Watch out for
Nasturtium prefers cooler conditions and may stop flowering or decline during sustained heat above 85°F (29°C), limiting its usefulness in hot climates during peak summer. Overfeeding with nitrogen will promote leaf growth at the expense of flowers, requiring restraint with fertilization even in poor soils.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Tropaeolaceae
Native Range
South America (Peru)
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Edible Parts
Season of Interest
Climber
Vines that climb the layers above on a support.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation
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