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Crambe maritima


Sea kale




Origin:  Europe, North Africa, SouthWest Asia.
            Mike's Opinion

this is Mike

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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)

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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
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
June
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.
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