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Crambe cordifolia (Crambe)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 9000109



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Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Capparales
Family: Brassicaceae
Genus: Crambe
Species: Crambe cordifolia
 
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Plant Types edit
  • Bedding
  • Drought Tolerant
  • Ornamental
  • Perennial
Zones / Hardiness edit
  • 4a (to -25 F / -32 C)
  • 4b (to -20 F / -29 C)
  • 5a (to -15 F / -26 C)
  • 5b (to -10 F / -23 C)
  • 6a (to -5 F / -21 C)
  • 6b (to 0 F / -18 C)
  • 7a (to 5 F / -15 C)
  • 7b (to 10 F / -12 C)
  • 8a (to 15 F / -9 C)
  • 8b (to 20 F / -7 C)
  • 9a (to 25 F / -4 C)
  • 9b (to 30 F / -1 C)
Height (Maximum) edit
  • 5 to 10 feet (1 1/2 to 3 m)
Spread (Maximum) edit
  • 5 to 10 feet (1 1/2 to 3 m)
Flowering Start edit
  • July
Flowering End edit
  • August
Leaf Colour edit
  • Green - Dark
Leaf Shape edit
  • Cordate
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Suitable For edit
  • Border/Bed
  • Centre Piece
  • Hedging/Screening
Sun Exposure edit
  • Full Sun
  • Partial Shade
Soil Types edit
  • Well-drained
  • Moist
  • Sandy / Light
Soil pH edit
  • 6.5 - 6.9 (Very slightly acidic)
  • 7.0 (Neutral)
  • 7.1 - 7.5 (Very slightly alkaline)
Bloom Colour edit
  • White
Wildlife Value edit
  • Bees
  • Butterflies (larvae/caterpillar food)
Propagation Techniques edit
  • Seed
  • Division
  • Root Cutting
Skill Level edit
  • Beginner
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Droopy (10087)
toni (36069)
Netty (13946)
Frank (2698)

Plant suggested by: Droopy (10087)


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Droopy (10087) wrote on Jul 09 2008
A very stately perennial that looks like Gypsophila but a lot larger. The flowers float like a white cloud above the big, shiny foliage. A good substitute for Gunnera, since it's hardier and easier to grow. The butterfly larvae can chew the leaves down to the veins some years.

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