Silver Ocean
Mertensia maritima
Ornamental edible, salt-tolerant and very hardy perennial (Zones 2-8). Also known as Oysterleaf, Oysterplant and Sea bluebells. This edible plant for gourmets has silver-blue, greenish crispy leaves with the savory taste of fresh oysters. The low spreading habit makes it ideal for rock gardens, hanging baskets and mixed containers.
- Ornamental edible perennial
- Very winter hardy, salt-tolerant
- Low spreading plant habit
- Savory taste of fresh oysters
Silver Ocean
Details:
| Life cycle: | perennial, USDA Zones 2-8 |
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| Use: | pots, containers, rock gardens, flavored plants |
| Height in pot: | 10 cm (4”) |
| Pot size: | 10-15 cm (4-6”) pots, hanging baskets |
| Garden height: | 20-25 cm (8-10”) |
| Garden spread: | 30-40 cm (12-16”) |
| Seed count: | 400 s/gram (11.500 s/oz) |
| Seed form: | profi-seed |
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