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We received some Nasturtium on Nov 5, 2026.
We bring this in seasonally, so what is on the lot changes week to week. A received date shows when it last came in, not that it is here today.
Call (904) 471-0440 to confirm this plant and size before you make the trip.
Last received Nov 5, 2026.
We bring this in seasonally, so what is on the lot changes week to week. A received date shows when it last came in, not that it is here today.
Call (904) 471-0440 to confirm this plant and size before you make the trip.
Pet toxicity: Non-toxic to dogs and cats
Pet safety guideAbout Nasturtium
Nasturtium (Tropaeolum majus) is a fast-growing annual bearing bold rounded leaves and showy spurred flowers in orange, red, yellow, and cream. In NE Florida it performs as a cool-season annual, planted in fall for winter-through-spring bloom; both flowers and leaves are edible with a peppery flavor.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Winter, Spring
- Flower Color
- Yellow, Orange, Red
- Growth Rate
- Fast
- Foliage
- Annual
- Soil
- Sandy, Loam, Well-drained
Best planting months
Recommended months: February, March, April, September, October.
Seasonal care
Bloom season. Good planting window.
Bloom season.
Bloom season. Ideal planting window.
Retains foliage through winter. Can be planted in mild winter periods.
Care essentials
Nasturtiums grow best in full sun in NE Florida; plant in fall for winter-spring color — avoid planting in summer heat, which causes decline.
Water moderately and consistently; nasturtiums prefer slightly lean, well-drained soil — excess fertility or wet soils promote foliage at the expense of flowers.
Thrives in average to poor, well-drained sandy soils; avoid heavy fertilization which reduces flowering. In NE Florida, sow or transplant October–February for best winter-spring performance.
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Common questions
Is Nasturtium a good plant for St. Augustine?
Nasturtium is an annual. Mature size: 12-18 inches × 12-18 inches ; trailing types: 6-8 feet long. Light: Full Sun, Part Shade. Water needs: Moderate. Recorded hardiness zone: 9a.
What is the recorded pet toxicity for Nasturtium?
Non-toxic to dogs and cats
Care information verified from
Last reviewed February 2026. Our care guidance comes from trusted horticulture sources and decades of helping St. Augustine gardeners. Conditions here can vary dramatically from one area to the next, so come ask us and we'll tailor it to your yard.