watercress
Nasturtium officinale
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Watercress is a crisp, peppery leafy green that grows in shallow water or very wet soil, producing small white flowers. It thrives in cool conditions and is commonly harvested for culinary use.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
Europe, Western Asia
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Notable Cultivars
Standard watercress (Nasturtium officinale) is widely cultivated; some regions grow brown cress (Rorippa nasturtium-aquaticum subsp. microphyllum) as a cold-hardier variant with slightly smaller leaves.
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation
Watercress is a crisp, peppery leafy green that grows in shallow water or very wet soil, producing small white flowers. It thrives in cool conditions and is commonly harvested for culinary use.
Climate Match for your location
See how well watercress grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
Europe, Western Asia
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation
Companion Planting
Plants well with
Notable Cultivars
Standard watercress (Nasturtium officinale) is widely cultivated; some regions grow brown cress (Rorippa nasturtium-aquaticum subsp. microphyllum) as a cold-hardier variant with slightly smaller leaves.