Montia perifoliata
Description
The delicate little plants commonly under Oaks in spring. These plants give the appearance of a lush fairy woodland to the Nursery in Spring, by mid-summer they've completely disappeared. Other forms of this plant kept the British in greens during WWII. If Miner's Lettuce is native in your area you can have large stands under your trees by controling the weeds(don't spray the Miner's Lettuce!) and mulching with 2-3 inches of wood chips.
Characteristics
Montia perifoliata Miner's Lettuce tolerates clay and serpentine.
Montia perifoliata Miner's Lettuce's foliage type is na and is edible.
Montia perifoliata Miner's Lettuce's flower color is white.
Communities
Communities for Montia perifoliata Miner's Lettuce:Central Oak Woodland, Shadscale Scrub, Southern Oak Woodland and Coastal Sage Scrub.
Ranges for Montia perifoliata
| ph: | 5.00 to 8.00 |
|---|---|
| usda: | 4 to 10 |
| height[m]: | 0.10 to 0.30 |
| width[m]: | 0.10 to 0.30 |
| rainfall[cm]: | 30.00 to 100.00 |
Plants available Online
| Gallon | Price |
|---|---|
| Out of Stock | $ 7.00 |
Always out of stock ?If the numbers are zero, there is a reason.