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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
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
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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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See other plant types of Leptinella for your garden
aka Cotula leptinella 'Platt's Black', Cotula squalida 'Platt's Black', Platt's Black Creeping Cotula, Platt's Black New Zealand Brass Buttons, Platts Black Brass Buttons
Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover
Zones
8a-10b
Size
Height: 3"
Width: 3"-12"
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture
aka Leptinella gruveri, Miniature Brass Buttons
Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover
Zones
7a-10b
Size
Height: 1"
Width: 12"
- bright shade - shade
- regular
aka Verdigris Brass Buttons
Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 2"
Width: 14"
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
aka Cotula minor, Brass Buttons
Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover
Zones
6a-9b
Size
Height: 6"
Width: 9"
- sun - mostly shade
- regular
aka Cotula pusilla, Leptinella perpusilla, Black Brass Buttons, Purple Brass Buttons
Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 6"
Width: 9"
- sun - mostly shade
- regular
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