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Cotula 'Silver Mound'

Also Known As

  • Silver Mound Brass Buttons

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

  • H: 12"-18"
  • W: 3'-4'

planting zones

  • 6a-11

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Cotula 'Silver Mound' plant details

Cotula 'Silver Mound' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with blue foliage. In spring and summer yellow flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cotula 'Silver Mound'

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cotula 'Silver Mound'

USDA Zones: 6a - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This low, spreading perennial hugs the ground growing no more than 12-18" high but spreads 3-4' horizontally like a silver carpet filling in rocky nooks. With full sun and regular water yellow button-like flowers will cover the soft, silver-gray foliage through spring and summer. Hardy to 0F. Cosmopolitan.

Gardening facts about Cotula 'Silver Mound' plant

How to Grow Cotula 'Silver Mound'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • fuzzy

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