Tropaeolum majus (Garden Nasturtium) - Image 28

Botanical name: Tropaeolum majus

Common names: Garden Nasturtium, Indian Cress, Monks Cress

Family: Tropaeolaceae

Origin: South America

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 6-11

Cold tolerance: 0°F

Plant type: Fruit or edible; spice or herb
Fruit type: Fruit or edible
Small plant 2-5 ftPlant form: Small
Plant mature sizeMature height: 2-5 ft
Full sunSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor
Subtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short timeCold tolerance: Tolerates light freezing to about 30°F for short periods (mature plants). Young plants must be protected.
Watering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWatering: Regular
White, off-white flowersRed, crimson, vinous flowersYellow, orange flowersFlower color: White and off-white; red, crimson, vinous; yellow, orange
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Ornamental foliageFoliage color: Ornamental foliage
Plant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsButterfly attractor: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
Ethnomedical plant. Plants marked as ethnomedical and/or described as medicinal, are not offered as medicine but rather as ornamentals or plant collectibles. Ethnomedical statements / products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We urge all customers to consult a physician before using any supplements, herbals or medicines advertised here or elsewhere.Ethnomedical: Ethnomedical plant, traditionally used in folk or indigenous medicine
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Tropaeolum majus (Garden Nasturtium) with orange and yellow petals, a vibrant blooming plant close up.
Tropaeolum majus (Garden Nasturtium) with round green leaves and many vibrant orange and yellow petals.
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