Hispanic Crambe
Crambe hispanica
- Native to:
- Albania, Cyprus, DR Congo, Ethiopia, Greece, Iran, Italy, Kenya, Lebanon-Syria, Morocco, NW. Balkan Pen., Palestine, Portugal, Rwanda, Sardegna, Sicilia, Spain, Tanzania, Türkiye, Uganda
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Brassicaceae
- Genus:
- Crambe
- Species:
- Crambe hispanica
- USDA Symbol:
- CRHI6
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 100 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- apr,may,jun
- Bloom Colors:
- white
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to Mediterranean regions; prefers dry conditions
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 7–21 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily without pretreatment when sown in spring.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI