species 49,440 observations
Garden Nasturtium
Tropaeolum majus
Field notes
Tropaeolum majus, the garden nasturtium, nasturtium, Indian cress or monk's cress, is a species of flowering plant in the family Tropaeolaceae. An annual or a short-lived perennial with disc-shaped leaves and brilliant yellow, orange or red flowers, it is of cultivated, probably hybrid origin. It is not closely related to the genus Nasturtium (which includes watercress).
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native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Cabbage Looper Moth, Great Southern White, Broken-banded Carpet, Isabella Tiger Moth
5
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Black Bean Aphid, Brassica Leaf Miner, White-crowned Sparrow, Xestoleptura crassipes
7
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Anna's Hummingbird, Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Allen's Hummingbird, Umber Skipper
41
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Light
- Full sun Part shade
- Moisture
- Well drained
- Drought tolerant
- Yes
- Deer resistant
- Yes
- Resists
- Insect pests Poor soil
From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.