Indian cress (Tropaeolum majus 'Vesuvius') troe-pay-OH-lum MAY-jus Genus:  Tropaeolum This old-fashioned cultivar has a mounded habit and grows to 12 inches tall and about as wide. In summer and fall, it bears blossoms of tangerine to deep salmon. Both the rounded leaves and spurred 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:  Provide 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 Summer Flower Color Salmon Uses Beds and Borders, Container, Cut Flower, Ground Covers, Suitable as Annual Style Beds and Borders, Herb Garden, Cottage Garden Seasonal Interest Summer Interest Type Annuals