Nasturtium by Estella Heitman
The Nasturtium is an annual plant of amazing versatility which is well adapted to our mountain growing environment. The nasturtium comes in a variety of species, including dwarf, climbing, and spreading types. All produce attractive foliage and bright beautiful flowers. They come in a wide range of colors from the palest yellow through the color spectrum of yellows, oranges, and reds. They thrive with very little care and will bloom from early summer through frost. They may be planted directly into the ground or in containers where they spill over the sides and fill in spaces with lush foliage and blooms. Often the nasturtium begins to burst forth just as other container plants are giving up for the season. Dwarf varieties make good edging plants along walkways. They can enhance the poorest section of a rock garden. Nasturtium are drought tolerant, deer resistant, and they attract butterflies and hummingbirds! ...