Product Description
Leptinella squalida 'Platt's Black'
Common Name: 'Platt's Black' Brass Buttons, brass button, Black Brass Buttons; formerly known as Cotula squalida and by the common name creeping cotula
Zones 5 to 10, perhaps 4, Evergreen in USDA Zones 9-10.
Full sun to part shade.
Height 1 to 2 inches
Width 10 to 12 inches
Plants form a one to two inch flat carpeting perennial;
Growth rate: Fast; runners form a rugged carpet of green.
Tiny fern-like textured foliage is tinged black and button-shape, black leaves form a spreading mat that tolerates some foot traffic. Bronze to dark gold flowers bloom in early summer, and develop into tiny fruit.
Leptinella squalida grows in average, medium moisture, well-drained soil, but prefers acidic, organically rich loams. Tolerant of light shade, especially in hot summer climates, 'Platt's Black' Brass Buttons is intolerant of drought.
Excellent as a border plant, container, edging, ground cover, mass plantings, and between stepping stones. Used as a turf substitute, particularly in areas where plants are evergreen.
Ten (10) plants in 4.5 inch containers per flat (or tray).
Other Details
The most important part of the plant is its root system. Healthy roots are the foundation of a healthy, vibrant plant. The type of plug container used is based on the specific needs of the plants. Perennials offered as bare root traditionally perform better when planted as bare root.Planted in a specialized mix, potted plants have well established root systems. Top growth stage will vary depending on the current life cycle and time of year when shipped. In Winter and early Spring dormant plants may be shipped. Dormant plants may be planted right away, even before the last frost date.
Most bare root varieties are field grown for at least one season, though Hemerocallis and Hosta are grown for two seasons. The bulk of the soil is removed during the harvesting process and the tops of most varieties are trimmed back to the crown. They are graded, packed in shredded aspen or sphagnum moss and stored in freezers until ready to be shipped.
See our Container Sizes and Bare Root Perennials pages for more information.
Plant information and care is provided in the Overview section, Plant Genus Page and general information is provided in the Planting Care & Guides. Additional questions can be asked on each Plant page.
Plant Spacing: Using the maximum mature spread or width of a plant to guide spacing, ensures space to grow to full size. To fill an area sooner, plant them closer together. Just remember, future thinning or transplanting may be needed.
Water: Keep a close eye on newly planted perennials, especially throughout the first growing year. Most early plant loss is due to too much or too little water!
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