{"product_id":"products-silver-ocean-mertensia-seeds-53116-pk-p1","title":"Silver Ocean Mertensia Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSilver Ocean is a highly ornamental herb that's perfect for an \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/parkseed.mom\/edible-landscaping-attractive-and-appetizing\/a\/edible-landscaping-attractive-and-appetizing\/\"\u003eedible landscape\u003c\/a\u003e. A very winter hardy perennial (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.parkseed.mom\/blog\/understanding-your-growing-zone-for-a-bountiful-garden\"\u003eZones 2-8\u003c\/a\u003e), this edible plant has crispy, silvery-blue grey-green leaves that have the savory flavor of fresh oysters, often used in gourmet cooking. It grows to a mature size of 8 to 10 inches tall and 12 to 16 inches wide and blooms in clusters of pink buds and purple pendent flowers in summer. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA \u003ci\u003eMertensia maritima\u003c\/i\u003e variety, commonly called oysterleaf, oyster plant, and seaside bluebells, Silver Ocean is a member of the Boraginacae family. Oyster plant has a low, spreading habit that's not only great for an \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/parkseed.mom\/blog\/gardening-tips-blogs\/benefits-of-growing-an-herb-garden\/b\/benefits-of-growing-an-herb-garden\/\"\u003eherb garden\u003c\/a\u003e but also for garden beds, front of borders, mixed \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/parkseed.mom\/blog\/vegetables-blogs\/container-vegetable-gardening-101\/b\/container-vegetable-gardening-101\/\"\u003econtainers\u003c\/a\u003e, and hanging baskets. Oyster plant is a natural in a cottage garden. And it has some drought tolerance and looks great planted in a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.parkseed.mom\/blog\/6-best-plants-for-a-rock-garden\"\u003erock garden\u003c\/a\u003e. It also tolerates briny breezes, so it's also suitable for a coastal garden. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eSilver Ocean oyster plant grows best in a sunny to partially sunny spot with moist, freely draining soil. In hot climates, some afternoon shade may be beneficial. Learn more about growing herbs with our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/parkseed.mom\/how-to-grow-herbs-indoors\/a\/how-to-grow-herbs-indoors\/\"\u003eHow to Grow Herbs Indoors\u003c\/a\u003e blog. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"parkseed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42354611519547,"sku":"53116-PK-P1","price":6.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/8580\/4859\/files\/Product_MediaImage_53116-PK-P1_1.jpg?v=1753891903","url":"https:\/\/www.parkseed.mom\/products\/products-silver-ocean-mertensia-seeds-53116-pk-p1","provider":"Park Seed","version":"1.0","type":"link"}