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Tropaeolum majus/Nasturtium
Typical spring planting of nasturtiums in full bloom
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Scientific Name:
Tropaeolum majus
Common Name:
Nasturtium
Plant Type:
Deciduous
Leaf Type:
Broadleaf
Height:
2- 5 feet
Spread:
2 -3 feet
Bloom time:
Spring
Flower color:
Yellow, Orange, Red
Light Exposure:
Sun, Part Sun, Morning sun
Drainage:
Well drained, Moist,
Rate of Growth:
Moderate
Water Requirement:
Low
Maintenance Level:
Low
Susceptible to insects
and diseases:
No
Comments:
This annual blooms well in full sunlight and with a well drained soil. Plant seeds in late winter indoors and transplant seedlings outdoors in early sping. There are both single and double flowers. Plants can be bushy or vine-like in growth. Flowers are normally bright and are edible. They have a pepper flavor. Plants perform best in warm days and cool nights. They do well in fairly infertile soils. Too much fertilizer will cut down on the number of blooms.