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Crambe cordifolia

Heartleaf Sea Kale (Colewort)

An unusual plant, with flowers resembling a cross between baby's breath and a cabbage. Huge, green leaves are deeply lobed, and form a large mound with tiny, star-shaped, airy flowers.

  • »  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

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  • Category:Perennials
  • Hardiness Zone:5
  • Height:80-175 cm
  • Spread:90-100 cm
  • Bloom Color: White
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Well-drained
Growth Rate
• Medium
Attributes
• Cut Flower/Foliage
• Dried Flower/Foliage
Flowering Time
• Lt. Spr-Sum
Habit
• Clumping
• Upright
Foliage Color
• Green (dark)
Landscape uses
• Specimen
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Crambe cordifolia

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.