Tropaeolum majus




Botanical Name: Tropaeolum majus 

Common Name: nasturtium 

Family: Tropaeolaceae 

Distribution/Origin:  Chile  

Leaf/Bud: large and orbicular, long petiole 

Flower: radial symmetry, simple, rotate, funnel shape, yellow/orange/red color

Fruit/Seed: nutlet (?)

Size: height .5 - 1 ft, spread 4 ft

Habit: spreading 

Form: trailing

Culture: full sun - partial shade, bedding, potting, baskets

Landscape Use:  baskets, bedding, companion plant, aphid attractor 

Notes:  edible, medicinal