Nasturtium officinale

Water cress, formerly Rorippa nasturtium-aquaticum

• Height:   under 1 ft to 1 ft -
• Life Cycle:   perennial
• Growth Type:   flower
• Flower Size:   small, 1/4 - 1 in
• Flower Type:   solitary
• Bloom Type:   summer
• Flower Color:   white
• Native to California:   YES
• California Range:   coast - inland - mountain
• Water Requirements:   medium - high
• Characteristics / Comments:   found in washes/riparian areas
• Average Live Seed per Bulk Pound:   1,890,000