Plant pickup: Thursdays 3–7pm · Also by appointment 512.348.7570
Plant pickup: Thursdays 3–7pm · Also by appointment 512.348.7570
— Plant Nursery · Texas-Grown
$3.00
Mature Plant Size: 10-12″x3-4′ trailing
Purple Emperor is a vigorous trailing nasturtium with unusual deep purple-maroon blooms, cascading over walls, containers, and hanging baskets for a dramatic, moody color accent.
At Flying Rabbit Farm, our Purple Emperor Nasturtium transplants are grown for long, trailing vines and heavy bloom suited to Austin containers and raised beds.
4 in stock
Moderate water needs; drought tolerant once established
Overwatering and rich soil favor leaves over flowers
Little to no fertilizer needed; skip nitrogen-heavy feeds
Pinch growing tips to encourage bushier growth and more blooms
Harvest flowers and young leaves continuously for salads
Aphids (especially black aphids, which favor nasturtium)
Declines quickly once summer heat arrives
A reliable cool-season flower for Austin, thriving in the same window as pansies and violas
Both flowers and peppery leaves are edible, making it a favorite for garnishing salads
Primary planting window; grows and blooms through the cool season
Tolerates light frost; may need protection in a hard freeze
Secondary planting window; blooms until heat arrives
Declines quickly in heat; not recommended for summer planting
Fall (September-October) and early spring (February-March); avoid summer heat
Ideal soil temperatures: 55-75 F
Full sun to part shade
Minimum 5-6 hours daily
12-18 inches apart, allowing room for trailing vines
Average to poor, well-draining soil — rich soil produces more foliage than flowers
pH 6.0-8.0
Water deeply at transplanting
Keep evenly moist until established, then reduce
Nasturtium is generally considered non-toxic to:
In fact, nasturtium flowers and leaves are edible and peppery-flavored for humans; large quantities may cause mild digestive upset in pets.
