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Nasturtium 'Indian Chief'

Tropaeolummajus

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Genus

Tropaeolum (tro-PEE-oh-lum)

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Species

majus (MAY-jus)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Deciduous

Shiny/Glossy

Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing

6-9 in. (15-22 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

Scarlet (dark red)

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

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Other details

May be a noxious weed or invasive

Soil pH requirements

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods

From seed; sow indoors before last frost

From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting

Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds

Remove fleshy coating on seeds before storing

Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

Regional

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

Thousand Oaks, California

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