Oysterplant
NameOysterplant
Species NameMertensia maritima
Common NameOysterleaf
Bonsai Styleroot-over-rock
Estimated Age (years)1
Container TypeN/A
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyadvanced
Trunk FeaturesN/A
Foliage Typeherbaceous
Height (cm)8
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityN/A
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesDistinctive glaucous foliage and bicolored bell-shaped flowers.
Description
This specimen of Oysterplant (Mertensia maritima) features glaucous, round leaves and clusters of bell-shaped flowers that transition from pink buds to vibrant blue blooms. It is observed growing naturally among grey and reddish rocks, characteristic of its coastal habitat.
