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

Robison Herb Garden

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