Plant ID please

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I bought some French bean plants last week. When I went to plant them out I noticed this plant wrapped around one of the French bean plants. I popped it into a pot and it's now frown an orange flower.

What is this mystery freebie I have acquired?

It's a nasturtium.

Nasturtium. They're fab. They can grow a lot more than that. They're annuals.

They are often used as companion planting with vegetables. The flowers and leaves are edible.

Ooh I have a thread with same title a little further down - it’s not a duplicate, just in case people aren’t answering me assuming that!

I'd take a bet that if MN ever compiled statistics on 'most commonly repeated thread name', then "Plant ID Please" would be near the top.

I looked at your thread, Terrazzo, but don't know it. Sometimes it helps if you can show some leaf as well as the flower.

Errol- not as frequently seen as "Line eyes please"!

@ErrolTheDragon

I'd take a bet that if MN ever compiled statistics on 'most commonly repeated thread name', then "Plant ID Please" would be near the top.

You're not wrong! I've posted loads of these threads over the years.

Anyway, thanks, guys! Love a freebie plant and I've got the perfect little spot for it!

Scientific name Tropaeolum major, not to be confused with Nasturtium officinale which is watercress.

@ErrolTheDragon

I'd take a bet that if MN ever compiled statistics on 'most commonly repeated thread name', then "Plant ID Please" would be near the top.

I love the Plant ID Please threads! I've learnt so much from them. I lurk though, as I still have a lot to learn. But I knew this one -huzzah !