Purple Emperor nasturtium grows as a trailing vine with deeply veined petals in purple fading to lavender and dusty rose. Plants are fairly drought tolerant once going and suit ground cover or a hanging basket.
Blossoms and leaves are edible with a peppery kick for salads and dessert garnish. Usually grown as an annual, perennial in USDA zones 10 and warmer.
Features
Attracts pollinators
Good for containers and hanging baskets
Edible blossoms and leaves
Rabbit and deer resistant
Light: Full sun to part shade
Life cycle: Annual, perennial in zones 10 and warmer
