Nasturtium Seeds – Tropaeolum majus Flower Plant

Nasturtium is a fast-growing flowering annual prized for its vibrant blooms and edible leaves and flowers. Producing cheerful blossoms in shades of orange, red, yellow, cream, and bi-color combinations, Nasturtium adds bold color to garden beds, borders, hanging baskets, and containers. Its peppery-flavored flowers and foliage are popular in salads and garnishes, while the nectar-rich blooms attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators.

Features

• Bright, colorful edible flowers
• Attractive trailing or bushy growth habit
• Excellent pollinator-friendly plant
• Ideal for containers, borders, and hanging baskets
• Easy-to-grow annual flower
• Edible leaves and blossoms with peppery flavor
• Long blooming season from spring through fall

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Tropaeolum majus
• Common Name (US): Nasturtium
• Seed Type / Variety: Edible Flowering Annual Plant
• Growth Habit: Trailing, climbing, or bushy annual
• USDA Zones: 2–11 (grown as an annual)
• Planting Season: Spring after the last frost
• Growing Season: Spring through Fall
• Sowing Season: Spring to Early Summer
• Germination Time and Conditions: 7–14 days in moist, well-drained soil
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate watering; avoid overly rich soils for best flowering
• Mature Plant Size: 12–72 inches tall or long, depending on variety
• Plant Spacing: 10–18 inches apart