what grows well Houston, TX · Zone 9b change
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Miners Lettuce

Miners Lettuce

Claytonia perfoliata
Early Octobervegetable

Native California green with mild flavor and distinctive round leaves.

In Zone 9b, right now
Not yet — plant around early october

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Edible?
Yes — vegetable
Small space?
Yes, in a pot
Sun
Part shade (2–4 hrs)
Comes back yearly?
No — replant each year

Ways to plant it

Spring planting
Direct sow Closed
Mid January – Mid February
Plant seeds straight into the ground (or a container) outdoors.
Fall planting
Direct sow Early October
Early October – Early November
Plant seeds straight into the ground (or a container) outdoors.

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Houston, TX
Near ZIP 77001 · USDA Zone 9b
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