Annual herb – Sun to Part Shade
Tropaeolum majus   
Ht.: High climbing and wide spreading
tro-PIE-oh-lum  
Spacing: 1-3’

HABIT:  Fragrant flowers of red, brown, maroon, yellow, gold, and orange. Available in both single and double forms. Fast growing annual flowering herb. Climbing and dwarf bush types are available.

CULTURE:  Easy to grow during the cooler months.

USES:  Annual beds, pots, hanging baskets. Leaves, flowers, and unripe seedpods have a delicious peppery flavor and are excellent in salads and other dishes. Source of vitamin C. All parts of the plant are edible.

PROBLEMS:  Hot weather, aphids.