crambe maritima (blue sea kale)*
$17.95
- although this plant is edible, it is primarily grown for its aesthetic appeal
- clusters of white flowers are held on sturdy stems
- leathery, ruffled, cabbage like blue foliage
- bloom time: early to midsummer
- zone 4
- height 60-90cm
- spread 50-60cm
- colour white
- 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 the deep, taproots
- best left undisturbed once established
- naturally found along seashores and is considered to be salt tolerant
- full sun, partial sun/shade
- edible
- drought tolerant, once established
- salt tolerant
- fragrant
- rock garden
- (image courtesy of NVK nurseries, NVK holdings inc.)