Leptinella squalida 'Platt's Black' - Black Brass Buttons - Photo courtesy of Sean James Consulting & Design

Black Brass Buttons

Leptinella squalida 'Platt's Black'

  • AKA Cotula squalida 'Platt's Black'
  • Small insignificant green flowers
  • Purple-black foliage with green tips
  • Foliage has a fern-like texture
  • Mat-forming perennial that can handle foot traffic
  • Good ground cover for between crevices or along walkways
  • Bloom Time: Summer

ZONE:
5

COLOUR:
Green

HEIGHT:
5-7 cm

SPREAD:
35-40 cm

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:


Best grown in a moist to average, well-drained soil, in dappled shade. A low-maintenance perennial that can tolerate full sun when consistent moisture is provided. Spreads indefinitely by rhizomes and could be considered invasive in smaller gardens. 

Characteristics & Attributes


FLOWERING TIME:
Summer
HABIT:
Spreading
FOLIAGE COLOR:
Purple
Black
Green
Variegated