Mertensia maritima
perennials
herbs/vegetables
alpine garden/rock garden plants
ground cover plants
KS
out of stock
5,00 €
Description
It grows naturally on the rocky coasts of Northern Europe, Greenland, northeastern Siberia and North America, on clam beds above the waterline. The 10-60 cm long shoots above the ground bear abundant pink to blue flowers. The English name "oysterleaf" refers to the oyster flavor and the leaves can be used, for example, as an edible garnish.
| Category: | perennials, herbs/vegetables, alpine garden/rock garden plants, ground cover plants |
| Flower color: | light blue |
| Flowering time: | VI, VII |
| Growing conditions: | full sun, sunny, dry, lean, with good drainage, sandy |
| European climate zone: | Z3= -35 ... -40, Z4= -29 ...-35 |
| Height: | 3-15cm |