How to grow Winter Purslane

Claytonia perfoliata

Transplanting Winter purslane

Grows through winter and spring and tolerates heavy shade.

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Winter purslane is a very hardy plant.

How long does Winter purslane take to grow?

These estimates for how long Winter purslane takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world.

Days to Germination How long does it take Winter purslane to germinate?: 14 days
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Winter purslane Folklore & Trivia

Used in California gold rushes as a prevention for scurvy

Other names for Winter purslane

Miner's lettuce, Spring beauty, Indian lettuce, Miners lettuce

Claytonia perfoliata Donn ex Willd. ssp. intermontana John M. Mill. & K.L. Chambers, Winterpostelein