Leptinella squallida ‘Platt’s Black’
Leptinella squallida 'Platt's Black' is an evergreen ground cover called brass buttons with feathery green and black foliage.
Leptinella squallida ‘Platt’s Black’ is a low maintenance, fast-growing, evergreen perennial commonly known as Brass Buttons with a low carpet of feathery, fern-like foliage with gray, purple and black tints spreading to make a soft mat. Small, yellow button-like blossoms are a subtle addition in spring and summer. Tolerant of open shade and light foot traffic. Use between stepping stones, as a lawn replacement and ground cover. Great for suppressing weeds too.
Common Name: Brass Buttons
Family: Asteraceae (The Aster/Daisy Family)
Zone Hardiness: 5-10
Light: Full Sun Part Sun Part Shade
Height: under 4"
Width: 8-12"
Primary Bloom Colour: Yellow
Secondary Bloom Colour: Green
Class: Evergreen
Type: Perennial
Bloom Time: Spring - Summer
Soil Moisture: Average, Dry
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Fragrance: No
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Deer Resistant: Unknown
BC Native: No
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