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Claytonia perfoliata

Winter Purslane

  • 5-20 cm high
Winter Purslane Early/late spring and late autumn in a cold frame or late spring /early autumn in open ground. The seeds should be scattered. A very healthy winter vegetable, which should be harvested before flowering starts. Can also be eaten raw in salads or cooked as spinach.
Currently unavailable
This plant is currently no longer in production and is temporarily unavailable from our nursery and partner nurseries. We hope to offer it again in the future.
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Characteristics

Height 5 - 20 cm
Flowering time March - May

Botanical information

Botanical name Claytonia perfoliata
Genus Claytonia
Family Portulacaceae
Common names NL: postelein, winter- witte
EN: Winter Purslane
FR: Claytone de Cuba
DE: Winterportulak