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Sessile-leaved Nasturtium

Tropaeolum sessilifolium, Tropaeolaceae

Zones
9–11
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

Pest ConfuserPollinator AttractorGround Cover

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (preferred)Full Sun (tolerated)

Water

Moderate (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Turtle PlumSpondias testudinis
Trap CropPest Deterrent
CatiguaTrichilia catigua
Pest DeterrentTrap CropPhysical Support

Antagonistic Plants

Desert Morning GloryMerremia aegyptia

Climbing plants with different chemical profiles may interfere with each other's growth through allelopathy

Uses

Functions

Pest DeterrentCompanion PlantingLiving Mulch

Edible Parts

LeavesFlowersTubers

Medicinal Uses

AntimicrobialRespiratory Aid

Common Questions

What zones does Sessile-leaved Nasturtium grow in?

Sessile-leaved Nasturtium grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Sessile-leaved Nasturtium?

Good companions for Sessile-leaved Nasturtium include Turtle Plum, Catigua.

Design guilds with Sessile-leaved Nasturtium and see companion relationships visually.

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