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Tropaeolum majus 'Mahogany Jewel' (Indian cress, Nasturtium)

Tropaeolum majus 'Mahogany Jewel' Photo/Illustration: Michelle Gervais



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Botanical Name: Tropaeolum majus 'Mahogany Jewel' troe-pay-OH-lum MAY-jus Common Name: Indian cress, Nasturtium Genus: Tropaeolum
This old-fashioned cultivar of the species has a mounding habit and grows 12-18 inches tall and wide. In summer and fall, it bears mahogany red, single to semi-double flowers. The rounded leaves and spurred, five-petaled flowers are edible.
 Noteworthy characteristics: These annuals are native to South America. Their leaves are notably round, palmately lobed, or palmate. The spurred flowers are widely funnelled, with 5 petals that are curiously fringed or lobed. They are suitable for garden edges, herb gardens, covering banks, hanging baskets, and other containers. 
 Care: Provide moist, well-drained soil in full sun. T. majus flowers best when grown in lean soil.
 Propagation: Sow seed indoors in early spring, or in situ in mid-spring.
 Problems: Caterpillars, flea beetles, black aphids, slugs, whiteflies, viruses.
Height 1 ft. to 3 ft.
Spread 1 ft. to 3 ft.
Growth Pace Fast Grower
Light Full Sun to Part Shade
Moisture Dry to Medium
Maintenance Low
Characteristics Attracts Butterflies; Fragrant Flowers; Self Seeds; Showy Flowers; Showy Foliage
Bloom Time Summer
Flower Color Red Flower
Uses Beds and Borders, Container, Ground Covers, Cut Flower, Suitable as Annual
Style Herb Garden, Cottage Garden
Seasonal Interest Summer Interest, Fall Interest
Type Annuals

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