Curly-Leaf Sea Kale
Crambe maritima
Curly-Leaf Sea Kale (Crambe maritima) is a perennial suited to the Colorado Front Range. It matures to about 24–30 in tall and 24–36 in wide, needs low to medium water, and prefers full sun. Bold blue-green ruffled foliage and clouds of white honey-scented flowers.
low to medium water24–30 in tall and 24–36 in wideXeric / water-wiseDeer-resistant
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At a glance
- Botanical name
- Crambe maritima
- Type
- Perennial
- Mature size
- 24–30 in tall and 24–36 in wide
- Water needs
- low to medium water
- Sun
- full sun
- Colorado native
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Soil
- loam, sandy
- Soil pH
- 6.5–8.0
- Hail tolerance
- high
- Wind tolerance
- high
- Salt tolerance
- high
- Bloom color
- white
- Bloom time
- late spring, early summer
- Pollinator value
- moderate
Planting & establishment
Deep water every 1–2 weeks during establishment (first growing season), then water sparingly per Plant Select guidance.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Curly-Leaf Sea Kale good for the Colorado Front Range?
- Yes. Curly-Leaf Sea Kale is included in the Front Range Plant Finder as a perennial suited to Colorado's Front Range.
- How big does Curly-Leaf Sea Kale get?
- It matures to about 24–30 in tall and 24–36 in wide.
- How much water does Curly-Leaf Sea Kale need?
- It needs low to medium water once established.
- Is Curly-Leaf Sea Kale native to Colorado?
- No — it is not a Colorado native, but it grows well on the Front Range.
