Black Velvet Nasturtium
Botanical Interests Packet
Impressive ‘Black Velvet’ will have the other garden flowers whispering in amazement! These edible beauties add glamorous, reddish-black color to salads and other culinary creations, or make eye-catching displays in gardens when grown with light-colored blooms. Fairly drought tolerant once established. Attracts pollinators. Rabbit and deer deterrent.
Approximate Seeds per Pkt: 20
Botanical Name:Â Tropaeolum minus
Family:Â Tropaeolaceae
Native:Â South America
Hardiness:Â Frost-sensitive, tender perennial usually grown as an annual; perennial in USDA zones 10 and warmer.
Plant Dimensions: 10″–12″ tall
Variety Information: 2″–2½”ruby-black blooms.
Exposure:Â Full sun to part shade
Bloom Period:Â Late spring to frost
Attributes:Â Attracts Pollinators, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Edible Flower, Rabbit Resistant
MFG Part Number: 1328