Halifax Seed Claytonia Pkg.

Scientific Name: Claytonia perfoliata

Common Name: Claytonia / Miner’s Lettuce / Winter Purslane

Exposure: Partial shade to full shade (can tolerate some sun in cool weather)

Height: 4-8 inches

Width: 6-12 inches

Spacing: 4-6 inches apart

Attracts: Early pollinators when it flowers

Use: Salad greens, garnishes, fresh eating

Plant Habit: Low-growing, tender, succulent rosette that spreads lightly

Harvest: 40-55 days; harvest whole plants or cut outer leaves for regrowth

Companion Plants: Lettuce, spinach, arugula, cilantro, radish

General Information: Claytonia is a cold-hardy, shade-loving leafy green valued for its mild flavour and succulent texture. It thrives in cool spring and fall conditions and can overwinter in many regions. Leaves and stems remain tender even in low temperatures, making it a popular option for early-season or winter greens in protected spaces.