Plant Family

Tropaeolaceae

2 plants in database

Tropaeolaceae in this database spans zones 8-11 with 2 species, so design it as a guild component instead of a monoculture block. Use its strongest role (Edible) intentionally and manage spacing for airflow because there are 1 recurring pests in this family. Anchor it in the Vine layer and pair with unrelated support species in other layers; if you save seed from multiple cultivars, isolate flowering plants to reduce accidental crosses within the family.

Wikipedia — Tropaeolaceae
Plants in Database
2
Common Pests
1
Zone Range
8–11
Vine
1 plants
Root
1 plants
Herbaceous
1 plants

Common Functions in This Family

Edible×2 Ground Cover×2 Wildlife Attractor×2 Ornamental×1 Medicinal×1 Pollinator×1

Shared Pest Pressure

Pests That Target Tropaeolaceae

Showing pests affecting 2+ plants in this family. Click any pest for organic control methods.

Aphids
100% of family
Aphidoidea

All Tropaeolaceae Plants — 2 total

Mashua
Tropaeolum tuberosum
Nasturtium
Tropaeolum majus