Nasturtium Alaska Red
Aphid magnet, edible flowers, ground cover, and living mulch — one of the most multi-functional plants in the garden.
Nasturtium is a trap crop extraordinaire — aphids prefer it over nearly everything else, concentrating pest pressure where it can be managed. Alaska Red has variegated foliage that makes it ornamentally striking. The flowers and young leaves are edible with a peppery flavor.
Sow directly. Thrives on neglect — too much fertilizer produces leaves at the expense of flowers. Let it sprawl.
Why This Plant Is Here
Nasturtium Alaska Red has a specific role in this year's garden: flavor, beauty, pollinator support, story, or seasonal production.