Crambe cordifolia - Heartleaf Sea Kale
Crambe cordifolia - Heartleaf Sea Kale - Photo courtesy of Sean James Consulting & Design

Heartleaf Sea Kale

Crambe cordifolia

Also called Colewort

  • Masses of tiny, star-shaped, white flowers on tall stems
  • Flowers have an open, airy appearance
  • Huge, rhubarb-like, green leaves are usually deeply lobed
  • Attractive, back border perennial
  • Bloom Time: Late spring to midsummer
  • Flower Height: 175 cm
  • Foliage Height: 80 cm

ZONE:
5

COLOUR:
White

HEIGHT:
80-175 cm

SPREAD:
90-100 cm

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:


Grows best in a rich, fertile, average to moist soil, that is well-drained. Thrives in full sun, but does well in partial shade. Once established, it becomes quite drought tolerant due to its deep, taproots. Best left undisturbed once established. 

Characteristics & Attributes


GROWTH RATE:
Medium
FLOWERING TIME:
Lt. Spr-Sum
HABIT:
Clumping
Upright
FOLIAGE COLOR:
Green (dark)
LANDSCAPE USES:
Specimen