Nasturtium 'Empress of India'
nasturtium
- Scarlet flowers
- Dark, blue-green leaves
- Ideal for containers or small spaces in the garden
- Syn. Tropaeolum majus
- Included in Recipe(s):
- Category: Edibles
- Hardiness Zone: 2-11
- Height: 1-2 ft
- Spread: 1-2 ft
- Bloom Color: Red Shades
- Foliage Color: Blue Shades, Green Shades
One of the most popular edible flowers! Nasturtium produces a compact, bushy plant with a neat mound of rounded, dark blue-green leaves. Bright, colorful flowers create a striking contrast against the foliage. The blooms have a sweet, peppery flavor and are delicious in salads, as a seasoning, or as a colorful garnish.
Maintenance and Care
| • | Low Maintenance |
Flower Color
| • | Red |
Programs
| • | Sara's Superb Herbs |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Summer Bloomer |
Habit
| • | Mounding |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Nasturtium 'Empress of India'
Thrives in full to partial sun, with an average amount of water, in a well-drained soil.