Crambe maritima

Is sea kale an ornamental or a vegetable? It's both! Sea kale is an ancient mustard family perennial, so it looks quite similar to collards and cabbages. We love its curly glaucous leaves and racemes of white flowers. It's a lovely plant to add texture and contrast to a mixed perennial bed.

Better yet, you can also eat it! All parts are edible, raw or cooked. It's been an important food to many coastal European peoples across time. It has a fascinating history that you might want to delve into!