Indian cress (Tropaeolum majus 'Vanilla Berry') troe-pay-OH-lum MAY-jus Genus:  Tropaeolum

This cultivar of the old-fashioned species has a mounding habit and grows to 12 inches tall. It bears cream blossoms with strawberry blotches. 

Noteworthy Characteristics: 

These annuals are native to South America. Use them as edging, in herb gardens, for covering banks, or in hanging baskets and other containers. The round leaves and five-petaled flowers are edible.

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 in. to 12 in. Spread 6 in. to 12 in. Growth Habit Runs Growth Pace Fast Grower Light Full Sun to Part Shade Moisture Dry to Medium 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, Yellow Uses Beds and Borders, Container, Cut Flower, Ground Covers, Suitable as Annual Style Cottage Garden, Herb Garden Seasonal Interest Summer Interest Type Annuals