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    Caulanthus crassicaulis

    Also Known As

    • Caulanthus crassicaulis var. crassicaulis
    • Thickstem Wild Cabbage
    • Western Cabbage

    Plant type

    perennial, herb

    size

    • H: 12"-36"
    • W: 24"

    planting zones

    • 9a-10b

    Caulanthus crassicaulis plant details

    Caulanthus crassicaulis is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial herb with blue foliage. In spring and summer chocolate and purple flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and low water. Does well in gritty, rocky and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Caulanthus crassicaulis

    Plant type: perennial herb
    Plant family: brassicaceae
    Foliage: semi-evergreen blue
    Mature size: 24 IN wide, 12 IN - 36 IN - tall
    Flowers: chocolate and purple blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: native plant

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Caulanthus crassicaulis

    USDA Zones: 9a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: low
    Soil needs: gritty, rocky and well-drained

    Gardening facts about Caulanthus crassicaulis plant

    How to Grow Caulanthus crassicaulis

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • low

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • purple
      • chocolate

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • semi-evergreen

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    Caulanthus inflatus

    aka Desert Candle

    Plant Type

    Annual / Biennial

    Zones

    1-11

    Size

    Height: 2'

    Width: 6"

    • sun
    • regular - low
    Photo of Caulanthus inflatus flower by Far Out Flora
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