Saturday, 22 September 2012

Tropaeolum majus



Name:  Tropaeolum majus
Common Name:
nasturtium
Family:
Tropaeolaceae
        Deciduous             Evergreen             Shrub            Ground Cover              
    x    Annual         Coniferous             Tree         x    Climber             Herbaceous                     
        Perennial
Habit:
tailing, climbing
Hard. Zone: 
usda 10
Mature Size: 1.5-5m spread by 1-3m tall 


Leaf: rounded to kidney shaped, wavy margined,light green

Fall/Winter Color:

       Leaf Arr.        Opposite     x    Alternate         Whorled         Spiraled         
         Clustered         Basal

Flowers: long spurred red, orange, or yellow


Infl.:

Jan.     Feb.      March.      April.      May.     ( June.     July.    August.      Sept.)      Oct.      Nov.      Dec.  (flowering period) 
Water Use:
    x   High          Low

Soil:
       Rich    x   Lean      
   x   Well-drained

Exposure:
   x    Sun       Semi-shade                   
       Shade
Landscape uses:
bedding, border, hanging baskets

Limitations: whiteflies, viruses 
Other Features:  leaves and flowers edible











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