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Brass Buttons

Leptinella Squalida

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Overview

Leptinella squalida, commonly known as Brass Buttons, is a perennial ground cover with feathery, fern-like foliage and petite, button-like yellow flowers. Thriving in USDA zones 4-9, it grows to a diminutive 2 inches in height and spreads up to 12 inches. Preferring partial shade to full sun, Leptinella squalida is perfect for filling gaps with its intricate texture and can tolerate some foot traffic, making it ideal for pathways and patios.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 4–9
Brass Buttons (Leptinella Squalida) — commonly known as Brass Buttons
Brass Buttons (Leptinella Squalida) — is a perennial ground cover with featheryBrass Buttons (Leptinella Squalida) — fern-like foliage and petiteBrass Buttons (Leptinella Squalida) — button-like yellow flowersBrass Buttons (Leptinella Squalida) — Thriving in USDA zones 4-9, it grows to a diminutive 2 inches in height and spreads up to 12 inchesBrass Buttons (Leptinella Squalida) — Preferring partial shade to full sunBrass Buttons (Leptinella Squalida) — Leptinella squalida is perfect for filling gaps with its intricate texture and can tolerate some foot traffic+10

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
4–9

Shape & size

Mature height
3–6 Inches
Mature width
8–12 Inches

Classification

Family
Asteraceae

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Brass Buttons (Leptinella Squalida) — commonly known as Brass Buttons
Brass Buttons (Leptinella Squalida) — is a perennial ground cover with feathery
Brass Buttons (Leptinella Squalida) — fern-like foliage and petite
Brass Buttons (Leptinella Squalida) — button-like yellow flowers
Brass Buttons (Leptinella Squalida) — Thriving in USDA zones 4-9, it grows to a diminutive 2 inches in height and spreads up to 12 inches
Brass Buttons (Leptinella Squalida) — Preferring partial shade to full sun
Brass Buttons (Leptinella Squalida) — Leptinella squalida is perfect for filling gaps with its intricate texture and can tolerate some foot traffic
Brass Buttons (Leptinella Squalida) — making it ideal for pathways and patios
Brass Buttons (Leptinella Squalida) — is an intriguing perennial ground cover that gardeners often select for its unique
Brass Buttons (Leptinella Squalida) — fern-like foliage and miniature
Brass Buttons (Leptinella Squalida) — button-shaped yellow-green flowers
Brass Buttons (Leptinella Squalida) — This plant hails from New Zealand and is a member of the Asteraceae family
Brass Buttons (Leptinella Squalida) — Its feathery leaves spread quickly, creating a dense mat that reaches approximately 2 to 4 inches in height
Brass Buttons (Leptinella Squalida) — The foliage typically spans a width of up to 12 inches
Brass Buttons (Leptinella Squalida) — Brass Buttons prefers full sun to partial shade and thrives in moist
Brass Buttons (Leptinella Squalida) — However, it can tolerate a range of soil conditions, from sandy to loamy
Brass Buttons (Leptinella Squalida) — Brass Buttons is relatively carefree

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