Violet Cabbage

Moricandiaramburii

Family
Brassicaceae (brass-ih-KAY-see-ee)
Genus
Moricandia (mor-ee-KAN-dee-uh)
Synonym
Moricandia moricandioides
Sun Exposure
Foliage
Evergreen
Herbaceous
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Lavender
Medium Purple
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Biennials
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
Regional

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