Common name:Garden Nasturtium
Botanical name:Tropaeolum majus
This annual groundcover/vine and will grow less than 1' tall, but will spread and climb up to 6' tall. Nasturtium has 2" light green leaves with edible, red, orange, yellow, or white flowers that are in constant bloom throughout the warm season. This plant usually reseeds, with new plants emerging in early spring.
The Right Plant Right Place
Putting the right plants in the right places in the right groupings is both the challenge and art of good landscape design.
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| Designer: | Foundation Planting Near Home |
Photographer: GardenSoft |
Soils and Compost:
Incorporate compost 6" into your soil to retain water, reduce compaction, feed earthworms, and provide valuable nutrients to your plants.
Water Saving Tip:
Be sure to fix all leaks promptly no matter how small they may seem.
Integrated Pest Management:
Develop healthy soil for plants that are vigorous and naturally pest-resistant.