Crambe maritima Ionactis here in Zone 7b/8a

here in Zone 7b/8a

Our seed was shared by Virginia plantsman Paul James from genetics originating in the Ironto Shale Barrens

rosy-pink flowers to 9" in width

the clumps are topped with sturdy 30" scapes of light lavender flowers

Crambe maritima Ionactis here in Zone 7b/8aWe have long admired the European beach native Crambe maritima, but repeatedly failed when trying to grow it, assuming it to have no tolerance of our summer heat and humidity. We failed, until we stopped being too nice and planted it in almost pure gravel in our full sun crevice garden, where it has thrived. Being a halophytic (loves salty soils) coastal native, deep sandy soils will also provide a proper habitat. Crambe maritima (first cousin to