Cuban-spinach
Claytonia perfoliata
Cuban-spinach (miner's lettuce) is a fast-growing cool-season green that thrives in partial shade with regular moisture. It self-seeds readily, making it an easy, rewarding addition to edible gardens or shaded borders. Harvest young leaves regularly to encourage continued growth.
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Fast
Mature Height
12″ – 36″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
6″
Flowers
white
Watering Schedule
Every 5-7 Days • Water Lightly But Consistently; Keep Soil Moist Without Saturating
Soil pH
6 – 7
Temperature
-20° – 85°F
Mature Spread
up to 24″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Propagation: Seed, Cutting
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken May 14, 2019 by Carole Croissandeau (cc-by-sa)
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