Watercress, Botanical Interests Seeds Organic (Heirloom)

Botanical Name: Nasturtium officinale

Family: Brassicaceae

Native: Uncertain

Hardiness: Perennial in USDA zones 6-9, otherwise grown as an annual

Plant Dimensions: 10³-14³ tall

Variety Information: Small, roundish, light green leaves with a peppery, pungent flavor and scent.

Exposure: Full sun to part shade

Attributes: Good for Containers

With a peppery and pungent flavor, this ancient plant is popular around the world for its nutritional and medicinal value. High in vitamins A, C, and K, as well as providing potassium and calcium, watercress has been studied for its antioxidant properties. At home along streams and lakes, watercress can also be grown in moist, partly shady gardens and indoors in containers. (320 seeds)