Oysterleaf ‘Silver Ocean’ (Mertensia maritima) Size:1qt LH Spreads easily through vegetative reproduction

Spreads easily through vegetative reproduction

The fruit is sweet

Watering Needs: Moderate

Sansho is hardy to minus 15°F

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Oysterleaf ‘Silver Ocean’ (Mertensia maritima) Size:1qt LH Spreads easily through vegetative reproductionOysterleaf, also known as sea bluebells, can be found growing wild on the coast of Scotland and Shetland. The fleshy leaves of this low growing shore plant are rich in flavor, which is comparable to oysters, anchovies, mushrooms and borage. The perennial plant flowers initially reddish and changes its flower color to light blue in early summer. Hardy perennial is very suitable for planting in rock gardens. Oysterleaf loves sunny locations and fresh,