This perennial herb is an old favorite of many gardeners. Its colors range from maroon, orange, reddish brown, and red to creamy white. The tender young leaves, flowers, and seed pods of this herb are often used in salads. I haven t grown it for many years in my flower garden, but I m considering doing so next year. The foliage is delightful, and hummingbirds enjoy sipping nectar from its smaller flowers.
Nasturtiums grow quickly and bloom nearly all summer until late fall in our zone.
They can be started indoors from seeds in late February, then transplanted to the garden. Tropaeolum majus Variegata is another similar nasturtium that is very easy to grow. Its delicate flowers are pale yellow variegated in color. It is also available in colors of purple, white and pink. I would choose the scarlet, since hummers do love this color the best.