Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Brassicaceae

Genus:

Nasturtium

Species:

Nasturtium gambelii

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

4-6 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

apr, may, jun, jul, aug, sep, oct

Bloom Colors:

White

Native Range

United States: California

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, well-drained sandy loam

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

native to wetlands and coastal areas