Nasturium
Botanical name: tropaeolum majus
Beginner friendly?: yes
Average size at maturity: up to 5 ft in height and 3 ft in width
Bloom time: spring, summer, fall
Hardy zone: zones 7-11
Flower color: orange, yellow, white, pink, red
Foliage color: green/blue
Growth rate: can reach fully mature size in first growing season
Pruning instructions: deadhead and prune as needed
Propagation methods: propagate by sowing
Landscape use: popular in vegetable gardens and rock beds, borders, climbing annual, container plant
Light needs: 6 hours of sun per day
Special features: low maintenance, long blooming periods, sweet scent
Watering instructions: allow the first 2 inches of soil to dry between watering sessions
Fertilizing instructions : use a slow-release all purpose flower food fertilizer once a year in the early spring
Best time to plant: spring, early summer
Best type of soil: loam
Companion plants: marigold, lavender
Toxicity level: toxic for humans and pets when ingested
Invasive species: not invasive
