Silver Ocean

Mertensia maritima

Perennial ornamental edible variety, very hardy to Zones 2-8 and salt-tolerant with multiple uses for gardens and landscape. Also known by common names as Oysterleaf, Oysterplant and Sea bluebells. This edible plant for gourmets has silver-blue, greenish crispy leaves with the savory taste of fresh oysters. It requires vernalization over winter to initiate flower bud production. The low spreading habit makes it ideal for rock gardens, hanging baskets and mixed containers.


  • Ornamental edible perennial (Oysterleaf)

  • Very winter hardy, salt-tolerant

  • Low spreading habit

  • Ideal for rock gardens, hanging baskets and mixed containers

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Life cycle: perennial, USDA Zones 2-8
Use: pots, containers, rock gardens, flavored plants
Height in pot: 10 cm (4”)
Pot size: 10-15 cm (4-6”)
Garden height: 20-25 cm (8-10”)
Garden spread: 30-40 cm (12-16”)
Seed count: 250-400 s/gram (7.000-11.200 s/oz)
Seed form: profi-seed

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