Herbs

Tropaeolum majus Alaska Series

Alaska nasturtium

Representative plant photograph; Not a photograph of current nursery stock. Alaska Series flower colors vary.

Bushy annual nasturtiums with cream-splashed round leaves. Flower colors vary within the series. Cut back after flowering.

At a glance

Sun: Full sun
Mature size: About 12 in. tall × 4–20 in. wide
Water: Well-drained soil
Life cycle: Warm-season annual; frost tender
Bloom: Cream, yellow, orange or red; summer–fall.

Sizes & prices

3.5''$4.99

Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.

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Resistance & tolerances

Wet soil: Needs drainage.
Soil: Poor soil is suitable.
Frost: Grow as a warm-season annual locally.

Keep in mind: Can cause skin reactions in sensitive people.

Culinary uses

Use: Edible leaves.

Seasonal interest

Foliage: Cream-and-green variegation.

Growing & care

Feeding: Rich soil encourages leaves at the expense of flowers.
Harvest: Pick fresh leaves and newly opened flowers for salads.

Sources & photo credits

Royal Horticultural Society

University of Minnesota Extension

Photo: David J. Stang · CC BY-SA 4.0

Image notes: Representative plant photograph; resized and compressed, not cropped. Not a photograph of current nursery stock. Alaska Series flower colors vary.

Reviewed September 21, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.