Miner's Lettuce
Claytonia perfoliata
- Native to:
- Canada, Guatemala, Mexican Pacific Is., Mexico, United States
iNaturalist: © tiawatts (iNaturalist #74095255)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Montiaceae
- Genus:
- Claytonia
- Species:
- Claytonia perfoliata
- USDA Symbol:
- CLPE
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Annual | Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 40 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- feb,mar,apr,may
- Bloom Colors:
- white, pink
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
Wildlife Benefits
- Bees:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)
- Caterpillars:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Recorded caterpillar host plant (HOSTS Database)
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Annaphila abdita, Annaphila arvalis, Annaphila diva
Reported Fauna Sightings
Moths:Annaphila diva
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, small mammals
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- good drainage preferred
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- thrives in shaded, damp environments
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–90 days
- Germination Time:
- 7–21 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate best in cool temperatures (50-60°F). Light is not required but cool moist conditions are essential.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI
Pre-treatment: None required
Source: npn.rngr.net