Actually a No. American native plant hailing from Mexico, the nasturtium has been a hybridizer's favorite for years. Kids love them since they're so easy to grow, and the giant-sized seeds are so easy to handle. Cooks enjoy them since the flowers are edible, and make wonderful decorations for cakes and pastries. All nasturtiums trail somewhat, but this is the more upright version, not the long-trailing one often used in baskets.
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SKU |
AM015874 |
Common Name |
Dwarf Nasturtium |
Botanical Name |
Tropaeolum nanum |
Seed Life Cycle |
Annuals |
Light Requirements |
Full Sun |
Flower Color |
Orange |
Bloom Season |
Early - Mid Summer, Mid - Late Summer |
Bloom Time |
Summer |
Mature Height |
18 inches |
Mature Height |
12-18" tall |
Ships As |
Seed |
Ideal Region |
Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, West, Southwest, Pacific Northwest |
Zones |
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 |
Non-GMO |
Yes |
Native To |
Mexico and South America |
Coverage |
1/4 lb covers 72 sq ft. 1 lb covers 290 sq ft. |
Soil Type |
Sandy Soil, Loamy Soil, Clay Soil |
Soil Moisture |
Average, Well Draining |
Edible? |
Yes |
Advantages |
Easy to Grow, Good for Containers, Extended Bloom Time (more than 4 weeks) |
Ships to Hawaii, Alaska & Canada |
Yes |