• Red and orange Nasturtium Indian Chief flowers against a blurred green background
  • Edible nasturtium flowers with green leaves on a light background
  • Nasturtium seeds in a wooden bowl on a wooden table.
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Nasturtium Seeds - Indian Chief

Dignified ruby-colored blooms are offset by bronzed foliage

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Key Features

Prefers Dappled Shade
Morning Sun Only
Prefers Moist Soil
Prefers Lean Soil
Container Friendly
Climbing
Attracts Bees
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Hummingbirds
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow
Ground Cover
Medicinal
Edible
Reduces Erosion
Suppresses Weeds
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Hanging Basket Friendly
Microgreens

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Tropaeolum majus

LIFE CYCLE

  • Annual

SEED TYPE

  • Heirloom Seed
  • Open Pollinated Seed

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun
  • Partial Shade

BLOOM SEASON

  • Summer

GROWTH HABIT

  • Climbing

PLANT HEIGHT

  • Up to 60 inches

COLOR

  • Red

Gorgeous, bold red blooms of Nasturtium Indian Chief are offset by dark green foliage. Nasturtiums have been known to act as Perennials in warmer climates but are very tender to cold. Easy to grow and low maintenance, Nasturtiums really take care of themselves!

Beautiful and beneficial, Nasturtiums are often planted as companions to vegetables as they can help to repel harmful pests. And did we mention, the blooms are edible?

Be sure to soak your Nasturtium seeds overnight (about 12 hours) to help seedlings break through the tough outer shell.

  • • Tall-growing annual with deep red blooms and dark green foliage
  • • Heirloom pollinator attractor with abundant Summer blooms
  • • Thrives in bright, sunny growing areas

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Spring

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow
  • Start Indoors

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1/2 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 8 to 12 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • N/A - Annual

SEED PREP

  • Soaking

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count Recommended Coverage
Packet 34 Up to 80 Sq. Ft
1 Ounce 200 Up to 625 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

View our Nasturtium Planting Guide to learn more.

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    Nasturtium Seeds - Indian Chief FAQs

    What is Indian Chief Nasturtium also known as?

    Indian Chief Nasturtium is also known as Indian Cress and Monks Cress.

    Is Indian Chief Nasturtium resistant to animals or disease?

    Indian Chief Nasturtium is deer resistant, meaning deer generally avoid it due to its taste, texture, or aroma.

    Customer Reviews

    Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 1 reviews.

    The flowers are nice and bright, the plant is drought tolerant. As with all nasturtiums, they need a bit of abuse to be beautiful--if you are too kind with watering you will get all leaves and less flowers. Very nice.

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