Herb
Alaska
B tier
Alaska nasturtiums have marbled cream-and-green variegated leaves with standard spurred flowers in mixed warm colours. The foliage is the show; pepper flavour remains true nasturtium in leaf and bloom. Use variegated leaves as edible saucers under hors d’oeuvres; flowers as usual. Variegation is strongest in cool weather and good light.
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Characteristics
Preparations
Canapé BaseFlowerLeaf Garnish
Traits
DecorativeMarbled LeafMixed FlowerOrnamental CulinaryPepperyVariegated Leaf
History
Alaska variegated nasturtium entered ornamental seed catalogues.
Garden designers used Alaska for foliage contrast in edible borders.
Chefs plated Alaska leaves for visual interest on canapé trays.
Alaska remained a top named variegated culinary nasturtium.