Crambe maritima Seeds - Vegetable Plant

Crambe Maritima is a perennial coastal plant known for its large blue-green foliage and tolerance to sandy, seaside conditions. It forms clumps of broad, wavy leaves and produces airy clusters of small white flowers during the blooming season. This plant is well suited to coastal gardens, ornamental borders, and naturalized landscapes. It thrives in cool climates with well-drained, sandy or gravelly soils and shows strong adaptability to coastal environments.

Features

• Perennial coastal garden plant
• Produces large blue-green ornamental foliage
• Suitable for sandy and seaside conditions
• Forms clumping growth habit
• Produces small white flower clusters
• Suitable for ornamental and naturalized gardens
• Adapted to cool growing conditions

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Crambe maritima
• Common Name (US): Sea Kale
• Seed Type / Variety: For Planting
• Growth Habit: Perennial herbaceous plant
• USDA Zones: 4-8
• Planting Season: Spring
• Growing Season: Spring to Summer
• Sowing Season: Spring
• Sowing Season With Specific Months: March-May
• Germination Time and Conditions: 14-30 days in cool, well-drained soil
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Sandy, gravelly, well-drained soil
• Watering Needs: Low to moderate watering; drought tolerant once established
• Mature Plant Size: 18-36 inches tall, 24-36 inches spread
• Plant Spacing: 24-30 inches apart