Nasturtium
(Tropaeolum)
 
Two-inch, single and double blossoms on plants 8 to 15 inches tall.  Climbing variety reaches 6 feet.  Shiny, rounded, green leaves.  Mixed colors and bicolors.
 
Soil and Light
Full sun.  Likes sandy soil, but will grow almost anywhere, if soil is kept dry.
 
Planting
Plant seed outside after frost danger.
 
Comments
Will flower more abundantly in poorer soils.  Use leaves as tasty, colorful additions to salads.  This annual seems to thrive on neglect.