Nasturtium
Tropaeolum majus 'Empress of India'
Tropaeolaceae
Growth habit
Herbaceous
Perennation
Annual
Biocultural value
Peppery flavored leaves and flowers are added to salads. Stuffed flowers make attractive appetizers.
Location
Source of plant
Pinetree Garden Seeds
Description
The vigorously growing plants feature attractive, tasty leaves of a very dark bluish green growing as tall as a foot. They carry large 2" flowers in shades of red ranging from dark ruby red to a fiery red.
USDA Hardiness Zone
10
Special characteristics
food