Peacock White Kale (Brassica oleracea 'Peacock White')
BRASS-ih-kah oh-ler-AY-see-ah 'Peacock White'
Annual
(usually grown as an annual near you)
Upright in the Brassicaceae Family
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Feathery white leaves in green outer leaves form a lovely wreath.
Peacock White is an ornamental kale grown for its finely cut, feathery leaves rather than a tight rosette. Creamy white inner foliage is ringed by green outer leaves, forming a soft, wreath-like pattern that brightens as nights cool. Upright and fuller than most ornamental kale, it holds its color and texture well into cold weather, making it a dependable fall accent in beds and containers.
Pros
Finely cut, feathery foliage with a creamy white center
Fuller, more upright habit than most ornamental kale
Color brightens rather than fades as temperatures drop
Tolerant of hard frost and holds its texture for weeks
Cons
Strictly a cool-season plant — declines quickly in summer heat
Bred for looks rather than flavor, and rarely eaten despite being technically edible
Can attract cabbage worms and aphids like other Brassica plants
Highlights
Part of the Peacock series of ornamental kale, known for finely cut, feathery leaves and a creamy white center — a softer, plume-like texture that stands apart from broader-leaved kale and cabbage types.
Plant Data
Mature Size
18 - 24 inches
tall. 12 - 18 inches
wide.
Growth Rate
Moderate
Sun Exposure
Full Sun - Full Sun
Moisture Tolerance
Medium : Prefers consistently moist soil; water more often in containers, which dry out faster than garden beds.
Zones
2a - 11b
(Usually hardy to -50° F)
Tags
Annual, Annual in Chicago, Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Wildlife, Container, Deciduous, Edible Foliage, Edibles, Fall Annuals, Full Sun, Grown as Annuals, Grown For Attractive Foliage, Medium, Popular For Fall, Vegetables
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Spring annuals and tender perennials are typically grown in Greenhouses so they can be ready and luxurious exactly when customers want them. Some perennials are also “forced” into early bloom in greenhouses. In May, there can be a very big difference between field-grown and greenhouse-grown plants of the same type. The latter typically look good right away (so they’re a great choice where that’s important), but we typically pay a premium for it.
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