Claytonia Perfoliata Seeds - Vegetable Plant

Claytonia perfoliata, commonly known as Miner's Lettuce, is a cool-season leafy vegetable prized for its tender, succulent leaves and mild flavor. It is well suited to home gardens, raised beds, containers, and woodland gardens. The plant thrives in full sun to partial shade with fertile, well-drained soil and consistent moisture. Its fast growth and nutritious edible foliage make it an excellent choice for fresh salads and continuous harvesting.

Features

• Cool-season heirloom leafy green
• Produces tender, succulent edible leaves
• Mild flavor ideal for fresh salads
• Suitable for raised beds, containers, and garden plots
• Fast-growing and easy to cultivate
• Performs well in fertile, well-drained soil
• Excellent for repeated harvesting

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Claytonia perfoliata
• Common Name (US): Miner's Lettuce
• Seed Type / Variety: Heirloom Leafy Green Variety
• Growth Habit: Low-growing annual herb
• USDA Zones: 3–9 (grown as an annual)
• Planting Season: Early Spring or Fall
• Growing Season: Spring and Fall
• Sowing Season: February–April and September–October
• Germination Time and Conditions: 7–14 days at 50–65°F (10–18°C) in moist, well-drained soil
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil Requirements: Fertile, moist, well-drained loamy soil rich in organic matter
• Watering Needs: Moderate; keep soil consistently moist
• Mature Plant Size: 4–12 inches tall, 6–12 inches spread
• Plant Spacing: 6–8 inches apart