Garden Use
Popular in rock, cottage, vegetable, and herb gardens, the garden nasturtium is an old-fashioned plant that is widely cherished for its low maintenance, long bloom period, and unique fragrance. Gardeners may plant it in beds, borders, as ground cover, or even climbing plants to cover fences with a flowering vine. Owners may consider accompanying the garden nasturtium with flowers such as the signet marigold, sneezeweed, and English lavender.
Interesting Facts
Nasturtium leaves are small like lotus leaves, catching raindrops that roll into droplets. Its flowers are golden yellow and are also like the lotus. Its flowers are colorful and fragrant, and do not wither, lasting all year round.
Name Story
Garden nasturtium: For centuries, it has been loved by gardeners and chefs as a colorful, edible and butterfly-shaped flower. The word nasturtium comes from latin with the meaning of "nose" and "tortum" (twist). It refers to the reaction after tasting spicy and bittersweet leaves, which are often planted in gardens, so it is called garden nasturtium.
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