Claytonia perfoliata - Miner's Lettuce
| Description |
A tasty edible, miner's lettuce thrives in cool, moist, shady areas, making it a perfect choice for understory plantings. Succulent green leaves emerge in late winter followed by small white flowers in early spring. Two stem leaves fuse to form a disc beneath each cluster of blooms. |
| Plant Type | Annual. |
| Flower Color | White. |
| Bloom Period | Feb-May. |
| Height at Maturity | 2-12" |
| Plant Spacing | 8-12" |
| Light Requirements | Shade to part-shade. |
| Moisture Needs | Requires moisture late winter to early spring. |
| Soil Type |
Tolerates a range of soil types. |