Nasturtium (Tropaeolum majus)
Cheerful, easy to grow, and entirely edible, Nasturtiums bring a splash of vibrant color and peppery flavor to both the garden and the kitchen. With bright blooms in shades of orange, yellow, and red, and lush round leaves, these fast-growing annuals make beautiful borders, ground covers, or container plants. They also trail or climb beautifully if given support.
Nasturtium leaves and flowers have a delightful spicy kick—perfect for adding to salads, garnishing plates, or infusing vinegars. The seed pods can even be pickled as a caper substitute! Beyond their culinary uses, nasturtiums are known for attracting pollinators and beneficial insects while also acting as a trap crop for aphids, making them great companions in the vegetable garden.
Annual | Full Sun to Partial Shade | Zones 2–11 | Edible Flower & Garden Companion
Nasturtium (Tropaeolum majus)
Cheerful, easy to grow, and entirely edible, Nasturtiums bring a splash of vibrant color and peppery flavor to both the garden and the kitchen. With bright blooms in shades of orange, yellow, and red, and lush round leaves, these fast-growing annuals make beautiful borders, ground covers, or container plants. They also trail or climb beautifully if given support.
Nasturtium leaves and flowers have a delightful spicy kick—perfect for adding to salads, garnishing plates, or infusing vinegars. The seed pods can even be pickled as a caper substitute! Beyond their culinary uses, nasturtiums are known for attracting pollinators and beneficial insects while also acting as a trap crop for aphids, making them great companions in the vegetable garden.
Annual | Full Sun to Partial Shade | Zones 2–11 | Edible Flower & Garden Companion
