Tulip Winter Aconite Click here for a printer friendly version of this page. Nasturtium Tropaeolum majus Shop for Nasturtium Seeds Nastrutium is a good choice for children to grow. The seeds are large enough for small hands to handle and the leaves and flowers are entirely edible.
Plants form a low bush or trailing plant eight to twelve inches tall.
Trailing plants may exdend almost a yard. Leaves are bright green and rounded and the bright flowers come in shades of red, yellow, orange, cream or crimson. They make a great informal display as a groundcover or along fences. Trailing varieties look great in hanging baskets. Nasturtiums are suitable for all but the coldest climate zones.