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Sea Kale
Crambe maritima
perennial☀️ full sun💧 low water
A coastal perennial with blue-green waxy foliage and clusters of small white flowers. The young leafy stems and flower buds are edible and were historically blanched and eaten like asparagus or broccoli.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 5a to Zone 9bSeasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Harvest Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SpringSummer
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Native Range
Coastal Europe
Function & Care
edibledynamic accumulatorwildlife benefit
Edible Parts
leafshootroot
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation