Mertensia maritima
oysterplant;oysterleaf;sea bugloss;sea lungwort
- Perennial
- 20 cm high
- Blue flowers
- Distinctive powdery foliage
- Valuable foliage plant
Plant with beautiful gray-blue, edible leaves. The leaves taste like oysters and are used in the kitchen.
Garden use
Use
Ornamental value and special features
Growth
Care
Characteristics
| Height | 15 - 20 cm |
|---|---|
| Flowering time | July - September |
| Flower colour | Blue |
| Leaf colour | Grey |
| Growth habit | Tuft |
| Growth rate | Medium |
| Hardiness | down to about -10°C |
Site conditions
| Light | Full sun, Sunny, Morning sun |
|---|---|
| Moisture | Dry |
| Soil | Pervious |
| Soil fertility | None to little |
Botanical information
| Botanical name | Mertensia maritima |
|---|---|
| Genus | Mertensia |
| Family | Boraginaceae |
| Common names |
NL: oesterblad EN: oysterplant;oysterleaf;sea bugloss;sea lungwort |
| Synonyms | Mertensia simplicissima |
