Apricot Nasturtium

Apricot Nasturtium (Tropaeolum minus) bears large apricot-colored, edible flowers on a bright green cascading bush. An excellent edging plant for flower beds and vegetable gardens, it doubles as a companion plant and adds a touch of whimsy to bouquets.

At a glance

• Botanical name: Tropaeolum minus
• Type: Heirloom, non-GMO annual
• Flowers: Large, apricot-colored, edible
• Habit: Cascading bush
• Sun: Full sun

Best for

• Edging flower and vegetable beds
• Companion planting and pest trap cropping
• Edible flowers in salads
• Container and hanging displays
• Pollinator gardens

How to grow

Direct sow after the last frost in full sun. Nasturtiums thrive in lean soil and need little fuss. As a trap crop they draw aphids and other pests away from your vegetables, while the cascading habit spills nicely over bed edges and containers.

Flavor profile

The edible blooms and leaves have a peppery, slightly sweet bite, a colorful, zesty garnish for salads.

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