Category: Seminum | Sub-Category: Perennials for Sun
Scientific Name (Genus/Species): Crambe maritima
Family: (Brassicaceae)
(P) to 2′. Sea Kale. Coastal North Europe, Baltic and Black Seas. Often grown as a vegetable, however, we like it in the mixed border. The early emerging foliage is flushed deep purple; this is the edible stage. The unfurled leaves are wide, wavy, lobed, and glaucous providing an attractive foil for the large panicles of honey-scented, white, four-petalled flowers. Long summer bloomer. Well-drained soil. Sun. 3 & T2