Nasturtium 'Milkmaid'

Tropaeolummajus

Genus
Tropaeolum (tro-PEE-oh-lum)
Species
majus (MAY-jus)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Del Mar, California

San Francisco, California

Fernandina Beach, Florida

Painesville, Ohio

Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania

Charleston, South Carolina

Wytheville, Virginia

Tacoma, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
neutral
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(Zone 8b) | July 2007 | positive

Introduced by K. SAHIN, Zaden B.V. in 2002. Wonderfull pale yellow flowers. My favourite! And like all Nasturtium...edible: leaves; flowe...Read More

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Tacoma, WA | June 2006 | positive

I love this nasturtium. An easy bloomer with gigantic exotic-looking leaves and blooms in a soft, soothing cream color that almost glows ...Read More

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