Nasturtium, 'Alaska Mix'

'Alaska Mix' nasturtium plants are compact, mounding and grow ten to twelve inches tall with round, variegated leaves on long stalks. The colors of its long-spurred flowers include rose, orange, yellow and gold.

Originally from the cool highlands of South America, nasturtiums prefer full sun, dry, well-drained or sandy soils, are somewhat drought tolerant, and tender to frost. Nice as cut flowers. The young leaves, flowers, and even unripe seed pods have peppery flavor and make an interesting addition to garden salads. An annual, or tender perennial in some warm locations. Each packet contains two grams, which is approximately 10 to 12 seeds.