Dwarf Nasturtium
Tropaeolum minus
- Native to:
- Peru
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Tropaeolaceae
- Genus:
- Tropaeolum
- Species:
- Tropaeolum minus
- USDA Symbol:
- TRMI13
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 30 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug,sep,oct
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow, orange, red
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- butterflies, hummingbirds
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- well-drained, sandy or loamy soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to Andean regions, prefers open, sunny areas
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Scarification:
- Seed coat scarification required before sowing
- Germination Time:
- 7–14 days
- Notes:
- Soak seeds overnight or nick seed coat before sowing. Prefers direct sowing as transplants poorly.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI