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.
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.
Characteristics
| Height | 5 - 20 cm |
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| Flowering time | March - May |
Botanical information
| Botanical name | Claytonia perfoliata |
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| Genus | Claytonia |
| Family | Portulacaceae |
| Common names |
NL: postelein, winter- witte EN: Winter Purslane FR: Claytone de Cuba DE: Winterportulak |