http://www.parkseed.com Indian cress (Tropaeolum majus 'Jewel of Africa') troe-pay-OH-lum MAY-jus Genus:  Tropaeolum

This climbing, old-fashioned cultivar grows to 8 feet tall. In summer and fall, it bears flowers of maroon, yellow, cream, and orange, and in-between shades of peach, apricot, salmon, and scarlet. The leaves are marbled with white variegation. The leaves and flowers are edible.

Noteworthy Characteristics: 

These annuals are suitable for garden edges, herb gardens, covering banks, hanging baskets, and other containers. The species is native to South America.

Care: 

Grow in moist, well-drained soil in full sun. T. majus flowers best when grown in lean soil.

Propagation: 

Sow seeds indoors in early spring, or in situ in mid-spring.

Problems: 

Caterpillars, flea beetles, black aphids, slugs, whiteflies, viruses.

Overview

Height 6 ft. to 10 ft. Spread 6 ft. to 10 ft. Growth Pace Fast Grower Light Full Sun to Part Shade Moisture Medium Moisture Maintenance Low Characteristics Attracts Butterflies, Fragrant Flowers, Self Seeds, Showy Flowers, Showy Foliage Bloom Time Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Summer, Summer Flower Color Red, Salmon Foliage Color Variegated Foliage Uses Beds and Borders, Container, Cut Flower, Ground Covers, Suitable as Annual Style Cottage Garden, Herb Garden Seasonal Interest Spring Interest Type Annuals