Claytonia perfoliata subsp. perfoliata
Claytonia perfoliata subsp. perfoliata
Miner's lettuce is a cool-season native plant that thrives in partial shade with consistently moist, well-drained soil. It self-seeds freely and will naturalize in woodland or shaded garden beds with minimal intervention. Allow it to complete its lifecycle in spring before it dies back in summer heat.
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Fast
Mature Height
18″ – 36″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
6″
Flowers
white
Watering Schedule
Every 7-10 Days • Water To Keep Soil Consistently Moist But Not Waterlogged; Reduce Watering As Weather Warms
Soil pH
6 – 7
Temperature
-20° – 90°F
Mature Spread
up to 24″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
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