Mertensia maritima Oyster plant (Boraginaceae)

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Mertensia maritima
Oyster plant
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The Mertensia maritima plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Boraginaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Oyster plant. Some home gardeners know the variety as Pulmonaria maritima.

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Latin Name:  Mertensia maritima
Common Name:  Oyster plant
Family:  Boraginaceae
Author:  (L.)S.F.Gray.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.2   Mature Width:  0.15

Habitat:  Shingle by the sea[17]. Uncommon and declining[200].

Cultivation Notes: Thrives in nutritionally poor sandy or gravelly soils in a sunny position[200]. Requires a very well-drained soil[188]. Dislikes shade[233]. Plants are resentful of root disturbance and should be planted out into their permanent positions as soon as possible[200]. This species is not very easy to cultivate[1]. Plants are very susceptible to slug damage[188, K]

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