Crambe cordifolia

Crambe cordifolia

Native to:
Afghanistan | China | India | Iran | Kazakhstan | Kirgizstan | North Caucasus | Pakistan | Tadzhikistan | Transcaucasus | Turkmenistan | Uzbekistan

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Brassicaceae
Genus:
Crambe
Species:
Crambe cordifolia

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
200 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
may,jun,jul
Bloom Colors:
white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, butterflies
Deer Resistant:
Yes

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
14–28 days
Notes:
Seeds germinate readily after cold stratification.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

ORGHPS Germination Guide: Sow @ 20C. Germinates within 3 months. Requires light / surface sow (fine seed).

Source: Ontario Rock Garden & Hardy Plant Society