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Leptinella squalida

Also Known As

  • Mini Ferns
  • New Zealand Brass Buttons
  • Small Leaf

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

  • H: 2"
  • W: 14"

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

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Leptinella squalida plant details

Leptinella squalida is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with blue, burgundy, gold, green and variegated foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with bright shade - shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Leptinella squalida

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: evergreen blue, burgundy, gold, green and variegated
Mature size: 0 - 14 IN - wide, 0 - 2 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, lawn alternative, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Leptinella squalida

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Zn 5. Green & bronze fern-like foliage.
Smaller leaf (about 1 inch x ¼ inch) than L. potentilla. Same culture, even smaller flowers (great dried for doll house bouquets. Please note that in full sun and with age, all mini ferns will reduce the leaf size.

Gardening facts about Leptinella squalida plant

How to Grow Leptinella squalida

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • gold
    • green
    • blue
    • burgundy
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • fuzzy
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