Brassica oleracea 'Lacinato'

Dinosaur Kale

Semi-evergreen Fruit / Vegetable

Dinosaur kale has been grown in Tuscany for years. It is slightly sweeter than some of the other kales and makes a great salad! It's distinctive blue-green foliage makes an attractive addition to ornamental garden beds.

Growing Conditions

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Exposure: Full Sun, Part Sun, Afternoon Sun, Filtered Sun

Description

Size: - tall x - wide
Shape / Form: Upright
Foliage Texture: Coarse, Medium
Foliage Quality: Coarse, Medium

Features: Attractive Foliage, Edible

Foliage Color: Blue, Silver / Gray

Uses and Applications

Landscape Uses: Beds and Borders, Cutting Garden, Kitchen Garden

More Design Considerations

Season of Interest: Spring, Late Winter / Early Spring, Late Spring / Early Summer
Position / Role: front of border, matrix / mingler
Collections: eGardenGo Favorite

Care and Maintenance

Maintenance Level: medium