Description

Botanical Interests' Black Velvet Nasturtium Seeds produce striking 2″ to 2½” ruby-black blooms that add a touch of elegance to any garden or plate. This frost-sensitive perennial is usually grown as an annual and thrives in full sun to part shade. Reaching 10″ to 12″ tall, the plants bloom from late spring to frost, providing eye-catching color and flavor. Edible, peppery flowers are perfect for garnishing salads, cheese plates, and more. The plants are also drought-tolerant and resistant to deer and rabbits. Caution: Some parts of this plant are poisonous if ingested.

Botanical Name: Tropaeolum minus
Family: Tropaeolaceae
Native: South America
Hardiness: 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: Full sun to part shade
Bloom Period: Late spring to frost
Attributes: Attracts Pollinators, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Edible Flower, Rabbit Resistant

When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date. Mild Climates: Sow in fall for winter bloom. Ideal soil temperature for germination is 55°–65°F.
When to Start Inside: Not recommended. 2 to 4 weeks before your average last frost date. Roots sensitive to transplant disturbance; sow in biodegradable pots that can be directly planted in the ground.
Days to Emerge: 7–14 days
Seed Depth: ½”–1″
Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 8″ – 12″
Thinning: When 2″ tall, thin to 1 every 8″ – 12″

22 seeds.