Flowering Kale
Common Name: Flowering Kale
Species Name: Brassica oleracea
Family Name: Brassicaceae
Examples of Flowering Kale Brassica oleracea
| Plant Facts | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Western Europe |
| Sun Preference | Full Sun |
| Susceptibility | None Serious |
ID Characteristics
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Leaf and Stem Characteristics
- Plant Height: 0.5-foot diameter, 1-foot height
- Leaves: Glaucous, sometimes pinnately lobed leaves; rosette-forming, sometimes fringed
| Habitat/Ecology | |
|---|---|
| Soil Preference | Moist, well-drained |
| USDA Cold Hardiness Zone | 8 |
| Notes | Same species as cabbage, brussel sprouts, cauliflower, and broccoli. Low nitrogen rates will increase foliage color. Used as an autumn or winter bedding plant. Vivid colors appear after temperatures drop below 50o F. |