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Sea Kale

Sea Kale

Crambe maritima

herbaceous☀️ full sun💧 low water Hardy: Zone 5aZone 9b

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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
Mounding
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
1.5–2.5′ tall × 2–3′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Family
Brassicaceae

Native Range

Coastal Europe

Seasonality

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

Companion Planting

Plants well with