Nasturtium

Tropaeolum majus, Tropaeolaceae

Zones

2a–11b

Layer

Herbaceous

Lifespan

Annual

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

Ground CoverProducerPest Confuser

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

ModerateModerate

Soil pH

6 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Kadota FigFicus carica

Trap Crop

Black Mission FigFicus carica

Trap Crop

CucumberCucumis sativus

Trap Crop

TomatoSolanum lycopersicum

Trap Crop

CabbageBrassica oleracea var. capitata

Trap Crop

CornZea mays

Trap CropPest Deterrent

Globe ArtichokeCynara scolymus

Pest Deterrent

Brown Turkey FigFicus carica

Sweet BasilOcimum basilicum

Pest DeterrentPollinator Sharing

Curly ParsleyPetroselinum crispum

Beneficial Insect HabitatPollinator Sharing

DeerberryVaccinium stamineum

Trap CropPest Deterrent

Antagonistic Plants

Yellow Wild IndigoBaptisia tinctoria

Yellow wild indigo alkaloids can be inhibitory to sensitive annuals like nasturtium

White CurrantRibes sativum

Nasturtium can spread aggressively and may compete with currant bushes for soil nutrients and space

Uses

Functions

Pest DeterrentFood

Edible Parts

LeavesFlowersSeeds

Common Questions

What zones does Nasturtium grow in?

Nasturtium grows in USDA hardiness zones 2a through 11b.

What are good companion plants for Nasturtium?

Good companions for Nasturtium include Kadota Fig, Black Mission Fig, Cucumber, Tomato, Cabbage.

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