Winter purslane
Common Name: Winter purslane
Genus: Claytonia
Species: perfoliata
Skill Level: Beginner
Exposure: Full sun
Hardiness: Tender
Soil type: Well-drained/light, Moist
Height: 15cm
Spread: 15cm
Time to plant seeds: April to August
Winter purslane is sometimes called miner's lettuce. It has heart-shaped, slightly succulent leaves, which have a mild flavour. They are used raw in salads, along with the flowering shoots. It does self-seed rapidly and can be invasive but the seedlings are shallow rooted and easily removed. The main sowing is in late summer for an autumn to early winter harvest, but it can be sown in spring for a summer crop.
Looks good with:
Campanula tracheliumAquilegia vulgaris
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