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Crambe cordifolia

Also Known As

Colewort
Sea Kale

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 5'-6'
W: 3'-7'

planting zones

6a-9b

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Crambe cordifolia plant details

Crambe cordifolia is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in alkaline and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Crambe cordifolia

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: brassicaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 3 FT - 7 FT - wide, 5 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: big leaves, border plant, unique

GROWING CONDITIONS for Crambe cordifolia

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture

Soil needs: alkaline and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Unique and eye-catching, the huge, rounded leaves of this unusual perennial, native to the dunes of Afghanistan, also produce an impressive 4-6' stalk of small white flowers?like a huge, tree-size bouquet! S/M

By: Forestfarm

Give Crambe cordifolia enough space so that it can spread out its dramatic two foot long leaves and raise its strong, branched panicles of white flowers that look like a giant baby's breath. For those who like large, powerful, architectural plants. This is a "go big or go home" kind of perennial.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

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By: Digging Dog Nursery

Giant Ornamental Kale is not seen in many gardens anymore, which is a shame. This form of Crambe produces big cabbage leaves for a bold effect, and 4-5', maybe even 6', tall multi branched stems covered with thousands of small white flowers giving the effect of a magnificent Baby's Breath in June and July. It will succumb to winter wetness, so be sure to plant in a quick draining soil, and if your soil is acidic amend the soil pH with lime.

By: Avant Gardens

Large undulating green leaves emerge from purple-black buds. Gigantic spray of white flowers on 5' stem hovers over early summer garden. Clumping perennial.