Perennials, Weeds > Crambe > Crambe maritima > Crambe maritima
Crambe maritima
Sea kale
Origin: Europe, North Africa, SouthWest Asia.
Mike's
Opinion
"
This is a stunning plant but as the image indicates in must be grown in lean conditions for it to flourish. Planting it is well worth the effort.
Michael Pascoe, NDP., ODH., CLT., MSc. (Plant Conservation)
"
| Family |
| Brassicaceae |
| Genus |
| Crambe |
| Species |
| maritima |
| Category |
| Perennials, Weeds |
| Pronunciation |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 5 - 9 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 4a - Requires cool season protection under glass. |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H3 - H7 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -29 -(-1) |
| Temperature (°F) |
| -20 - 30 |
| Height |
| 50 - 100 cm |
| Spread |
| 10 - 50 cm |
Photographs
Cultivars
click to expand
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| Cultivation |
| Organically rich, sandy, well-drained soil with full sun exposure. |
| Pests |
| Slugs and caterpillars. |
| Leaf Description |
| Large, fleshy basal leaves that resemble cabbage leaves. They are edible. |
| Flower Description |
| Small, white, four-petalled flowers with a strong fragrant. They are edible. |
| Propagation |
| Root cuttings or seed. |
top