Leptinella pusilla

Also Known As

Cotula pusilla
Leptinella perpusilla
Black Brass Buttons
Purple Brass Buttons

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 6"
W: 9"

planting zones

5a-9b

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Leptinella pusilla plant details

Leptinella pusilla is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with blue, chocolate and green foliage. In summer chartreuse flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Leptinella pusilla

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: evergreen blue, chocolate and green
Mature size: 9 IN wide, 6 IN tall
Flowers: chartreuse blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Leptinella pusilla

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A mat-former Brigitta got from Joy Creek; this has been a cotula in the past, it had enough cute appeal for Brigitta to pluck it from the sales bench.

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How to Grow Leptinella pusilla

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained

Features

Foliage Color
- green
- blue
- chocolate
Flower Color
- chartreuse
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen

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