Indian cress (Tropaeolum majus 'Strawberries and Cream') 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 creamy-yellow blossoms with red blotches. Both the rounded leaves and spurred, five-petaled flowers are edible. Noteworthy Characteristics:  These annuals are native to South America. They are 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 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, Late Summer, Summer Flower Color Red, Yellow Uses Beds and Borders, Container, Cut Flower, Ground Covers, Suitable as Annual Style Cottage Garden, Herb Garden Seasonal Interest Summer Interest Type Annuals