Nasturtium, Indian Cress, Monk's Cress (Tropaeolum majus) My Garden Life

PlantFiles Pictures Tropaeolum Species, Mastuerzo, Garden Nasturtium, Indian Cress, Monks Cress

Nasturtium, annual plant of the family Tropaeolaceae, cultivated as an ornamental for its attractive leaves and flowers. The peppery-tasting leaves and flowers are edible and can be used in salads or as a floral garnish.. Also known as: Indian cress, Tropaeolum majus, common nasturtium. Written and fact-checked by The Editors of.

PlantFiles Pictures Tropaeolum Species, Mastuerzo, Garden Nasturtium, Indian Cress, Monks Cress

The common name, Indian cress, refers to its cultivation in India. Tropaeolum minus Linnaeus, T. peltophorum Bentham, T. peregrinum Linnaeus, and T. tuberosum Ruiz & Pavón also are cultivated in North America, but none is reported escaped.. Common or garden nasturtium + and Indian cress + Distribution. Calif. +, Conn. +,.

A. Talbot Heritage Edible Flowers Nasturtium aka Indian Cress or Monks Cress

A tasteful and tasty choice! The colorful and edible trumpet blooms of Nasturtium are excellent for brightening annual combinations, and for spicing up salads with their peppery bite. Uses Superb for baskets, containers and window boxes. Beautiful trained to fences, posts, latticework and trellises.

Garden nasturtium / Indian cress/ monks cress (Tropaeolum majus) in flower, native to the Andes

> Tropaeolum comes into bloom from summer to autumn. They carry trumpet shaped flowers, these are a little unusual due to having long spurs. Nasturtium flowers may be orange, red or yellow. Tropaeolum by Quinn.anya; Creative Commons. Growing Nasturtiums and other Tropaeolum Plants in the Garden

Intelliblog ALL ABOUT NASTURTIUMS

Tropaeolum minus (Dwarf Nasturtium) is a bushy, compact, low-growing annual with rounded, shield-shaped leaves and rich orange or reddish-orange flowers, sometimes with purple veins or with red blotches. Dwarf Nasturtium is a mini version of Garden Nasturtium and is a better choice for small gardens.

PlantFiles Pictures Tropaeolum, Garden Nasturtium, Indian Cress 'Vesuvius' (Tropaeolum majus

Tropaeolum majus ( Garden Nasturtium, Indian Cress or Monks Cress) is a flowering plant in the family Tropaeolaceae, originating in South America in the Andes from Bolivia north to Colombia. It is of cultivated, probably hybrid origin, with possible parent species including T. minus, T. moritzianum, T. peltophorum, and T. peregrinum. [1] [2] It.

PlantFiles Pictures Tropaeolum, Garden Nasturtium, Indian Cress 'Peach Melba' (Tropaeolum majus

Nasturtium is a good companion plant for beans, broccoli, cabbage, cucumber, kale, melon, pumpkin, and radish. In addition, Nasturtium can be used as a trap crop, trapping pests such as aphids and giving a more appealing and delicious meal than nearby vegetable crops. Nasturtiums are unfussy plants.

Tropaeolum Majus Garden Nasturtium, Indian Cress, Monks Cress Blooming Red Bright Flowers Close

Nasturtiums were once commonly called "Indian cresses" because they were introduced from the Americas, known popularly then as the Indies, and used like cress as salad ingredients. In his herbal, John Gerard compared the flowers of the "Indian Cress" to those of the forking larkspur ( Consolida regalis) of the buttercup family. [11]

Nasturtium Absolute (Indian Cress)

1 Choose a suitable nasturtium variety for your garden. The variety will depend on what you expect from the nasturtium, as well as the space you have available: Indian Cress - this is a vigorous trailing grower, good for a large garden; it's also known as the common garden nasturtium.

PlantFiles Pictures Tropaeolum, Garden Nasturtium, Indian Cress 'Evelyn' (Tropaeolum majus) by

Nasturtium: origin and profile. When referring to the "nasturtium" plant, also known as Indian cress, some confusion may arise because it is not related to the similar watercress plant that belongs to the Nasturtium genus. Despite being unrelated, these two cresses actually have a similar taste.

PlantFiles Pictures Tropaeolum Species, Mastuerzo, Garden Nasturtium, Indian Cress, Monks Cress

Nasturtium, also known as Indian cress, climbing nasturtium, and garden nasturtium, is a beautiful perennial native to the Andean Mountains stretching down South America. All parts of this herb have been traditionally used to disinfect and heal wounds as well as treat urinary problems and respiratory conditions. Nasturtium Medicinal Properties

PlantFiles Pictures Tropaeolum, Garden Nasturtium, Indian Cress 'Peach Melba' (Tropaeolum majus

PlantFiles Pictures Tropaeolum, Garden Nasturtium, Indian Cress 'Alaska Mixed' (Tropaeolum

Form: Rounded, Spreading or horizontal. Physical Characteristics Tropaeolum majus is a PERENNIAL CLIMBER growing to 3.5 m (11ft) by 1.5 m (5ft) at a fast rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 9 and is frost tender. It is in flower from July to September, and the seeds ripen from August to October.

Garden nasturtium "Lady Bird", Indian cress, monk's cress low growing variety 40 seeds

Plant Height : 6 to 12 inches Plant Type : Annuals Uses : Containers, Ground Covers Bloom Time : Fall, Summer Growth Rate : Fast Characteristics : Fragrant Flowers, Self Seeds, Showy Foliage Light : Full Sun to Partial Shade Maintenance : Low Moisture : Medium Moisture Flower Color : Red Plant Seasonal Interest : Summer Interest Related Plants

PlantFiles Pictures Tropaeolum, Garden Nasturtium, Indian Cress 'Evelyn' (Tropaeolum majus) by

Indian cress (Tropaeolum majus), also known as monks cress, nasturtium, or garden nasturtium, is a flowering plant species from the Tropaeolaceae family native to the Andes from Bolivia to Colombia. The short-lived perennial or easy-growing annual with disc-shaped foliage and bright orange or red flowers are cultivated, possibly origin hybrid.

Garden nasturtium, monks cress (Tropaeolum majus) organic Seeds AZ Seed catalog T

Phonetic Spelling tro-pay-OH-lum MAY-jus Description Tropaeolum majus is a warm-weather annual with long stems, parasol-like leaves, and spurred 5-petaled flowers. It is popular in various types of gardens. Available in both climbing and bushy forms. The bushy dwarf types range from 12" tall and 2' wide.