Nasturtium, Empress Of India

Nasturtium, Empress Of India
Victorian heirloom with edible flowers.
Unique, deep blue-green leaves are the perfect background for the dazzling, long-spurred 2½” scarlet blooms. Compact plants only 1 ft. high are superb for hanging baskets and mixed plantings in kitchen gardens. Large seeds are easy to sow directly in the ground. Blooms until frost. GARDEN HINTS: Use as companion plants for cabbage, cucumbers and herbs. Helps in repelling whitefly and cabbage caterpillars.

LifeCycle: Annual
Uses: Beds, Borders, Container
Sun: Full Sun
Height: 10-12 inches
Spread: 8-10 inches
Sowing Method: Direct Sow/Indoor Sow
Bloom Duration: 10 weeks

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