Canary Creeper Seeds

BOTANICAL NAME

Tropaeolum peregrinum

LIFE CYCLE

• Perennial

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

• Full Sun
• Partial Shade

BLOOM SEASON

• Summer through Fall

GROWTH HABIT

• Vining

PLANT HEIGHT

• 78 to 144 inches

COLOR

• Yellow

Canary Creeper, a cascading type of nasturtium, develops lengthy vines, ideally cultivated near a fence, trellis, or similar support structure. Its vibrant, cheerful yellow petals bear a striking resemblance to the wings of a canary bird, inspiring its name. Similar to other flowering nasturtiums, every part of the Canary Creeper plant, from flowers to seeds, leaves, and stems, is edible. Pluck them straight from the vine for a delightful treat or incorporate the leaves and flowers into salads. These flavorful plants, with their peppery taste, offer enjoyment throughout the summer season.

• Can be used to populate railings and pillars on balconies and porches
• Use early seeds as a substitute for capers
• Tolerant, fast-growing garden plant

PLANTING SEASON

• Spring

SOWING METHOD

• Direct Sow
• Start Indoors

PLANTING DEPTH

• 1/4 inch

WATER NEEDS

• Average

PLANT SPACING

• 36 to 48 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

• N/A - Annual

SEED PREP

• Soaking