Claytonia Perfoliata Seeds - Vegetable Plant
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Claytonia Perfoliata Seeds
Claytonia perfoliata, commonly known as Miner’s Lettuce or Winter Purslane, is a cool-season leafy vegetable valued for its tender round leaves and delicate white flowers. It thrives in vegetable gardens, woodland gardens, containers, and raised beds where cool temperatures, partial shade to full sun, and consistently moist, well-drained soil promote vigorous growth.
Key Features
Tender Leafy Growth
Produces smooth, succulent leaves with a compact growth habit ideal for cool-season gardens.
Cool Climate Performer
Thrives during spring and fall when temperatures remain mild and soil stays evenly moist.
Compact Plants
Fits well in raised beds, containers, vegetable gardens, and small growing spaces.
Easy To Grow
Adaptable to a variety of garden settings with minimal maintenance once established.
Product Highlights
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Claytonia perfoliata |
| Common Name | Miner's Lettuce, Winter Purslane |
| Seed Type | Vegetable Seed |
| Growth Habit | Annual |
| USDA Zones | 3–10 |
| Planting Season | Spring and Fall |
| Growing Season | Spring and Fall |
| Sowing Season | Early Spring or Late Summer |
| Sowing Months | March–May, August–September |
| Germination Time | 7–14 Days |
| Germination Conditions | 55–70°F (13–21°C) |
| Sunlight | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Soil | Moist, Fertile, Well-Drained Soil |
| Watering | Keep Soil Evenly Moist |
| Mature Size | 6–12 in Tall × 6–12 in Wide |
| Plant Spacing | 6–8 in Apart |
Growing Guide
Perfect For Raised Beds, Containers And Cool-Season Vegetable Gardens
Claytonia perfoliata is an easy-growing leafy vegetable that offers compact growth and dependable cool-season performance. It is an excellent choice for raised beds, containers, woodland gardens, and home vegetable gardens where it provides attractive foliage throughout spring and fall.