Claytonia perfoliata
Winter Purslane
- Perennial
- 5-20 cm high
- Light-coloured flowers
- Valuable foliage plant
- Valuable foliage plant
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.
Garden use
For wildlife and biodiversity
Ornamental value and special features
Growth
Characteristics
| Height | 5 - 20 cm |
|---|---|
| Flowering time | March - May |
| Flower colour | White |
| Growth habit | Wide |
| Growth rate | Medium |
| Hardiness | down to about susceptible to frost |
Site conditions
| Light | Full sun, Sunny, Morning sun, Evening sun, Open shade |
|---|---|
| Moisture | Average, Moist |
| Soil | Light, Normal |
| Soil fertility | Normal |
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 |
