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Tropaeolum majus Alaska Series

Also Known As

  • Tropaeolum majus 'Alaska Mixed'
  • Nasturtium

Plant type

herb, annual / biennial

size

  • H: 6"-24"
  • W: 12"-24"

planting zones

  • 1-12

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Tropaeolum majus Alaska Series plant details

Tropaeolum majus Alaska Series is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial herb with green, variegated and white foliage. In fall and summer cream, red and yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Tropaeolum majus Alaska Series

Plant type: annual / biennial herb
Plant family: tropaeolaceae
Foliage: deciduous green, variegated and white
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 6 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: cream, red and yellow blooms in fall and summer
Uses: easy-to-grow, edible, long-blooming, self-sowing, showy

GROWING CONDITIONS for Tropaeolum majus Alaska Series

USDA Zones: 1 - 12
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A rapid growing annual herb having asst. color flowers. leaves and flowers great in salads. likes sun.. variegated foliage

Gardening facts about Tropaeolum majus Alaska Series plant

How to Grow Tropaeolum majus Alaska Series

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • white
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • cream
    • red
    • yellow
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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Zones

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Size

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  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture
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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

Height: 6'-10'

Width: 2'-10'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture
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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

Height: 1'-10'

Width: 1'-10'

  • sun - dappled shade
  • even moisture - regular
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Plant Type

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Zones

8a-10b

Size

Height: 6'-15'

Width: 6'-20'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - regular
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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

Height: 6"-10"

Width: 12"-15"

  • sun - mostly shade
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