Indian cress (Tropaeolum majus 'Milk Maid') troe-pay-OH-lum MAY-jus Genus:  Tropaeolum This old-fashioned cultivar of the species has a mounding habit and grows to 12 inches tall and wide. In summer and fall, it bears pale yellow blossoms. The rounded leaves and spurred, five-petaled flowers are edible. Noteworthy Characteristics:  This annual species is native to South America. It is suitable for garden edges, herb gardens, covering banks, hanging baskets, and other containers. Care:  Grow in moist, well-drained soil in full sun. T. majus flowers best when grown in lean soil. Propagation:  Sow seeds indoors in early spring, or in situ in mid-spring. Problems:  Caterpillars, flea beetles, black aphids, slugs, whiteflies, viruses.

Overview

Height 6 in. to 12 in. Spread 6 in. to 12 in. Growth Pace Fast Grower Light Full Sun to Part Shade Moisture Dry to Medium Maintenance Low Characteristics Attracts Butterflies, Fragrant Flowers, Self Seeds, Showy Flowers, Showy Foliage Bloom Time Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Summer, Summer Flower Color Yellow Uses Beds and Borders, Container, Cut Flower, Ground Covers, Suitable as Annual Style Cottage Garden, Herb Garden Seasonal Interest Summer Interest Type Annuals