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'Platt's Black' Brass Buttons (Leptinella)

PERENNIAL

Description

  • Irresistible texture.
  • Unique color.
  • Fast growing ground cover.
  • Keeps out weeds.
  • Small yellow flowers in early summer.
  • Zones 5-9, sun/part sun, 3″ tall x 12″ wide at maturity.
Zone 5-9
Light part sun/sun
low

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Plant Spacing

Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:

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Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:

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Arrives as young plant

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Description Looking for a ground cover that’s anything but ho-hum? That describes ‘Platt’s Black’ to a T! Also known as brass buttons (due to its little rounded blooms) and creeping cotula, this unique mat-forming plant contributes texture and color that’s unlike anything else you’ll find. Imagine walking on a carpet of this soft, fern-like foliage with bare feet – it’s incredibly inviting and touchable. This particular selection sports an appealing purple-black hue that is perfect for mixing in with other ground covers or growing on its own. Highly effective around stepping stones and pathways and very nice in rock gardens and containers. Details Botanical name:  Leptinella 'Platt's Black'
Common name: Brass Buttons
Zone: 5 – 9
Sun exposure: Sun to part shade
Height x width: 1-3" X 10-12"
Flower color: Yellow
Foliage color: Greenish Black
Season of interest: Summer
Bloom time: Early summer, midsummer
Features: Rare & unusual, heat tolerant, ground covers, evergreens, suitable for slopes
Uses: Alpine & rock, Container gardening, edging, ground cover, rock garden, small spaces, under planting How To Grow Soil: Easily grown in average, medium to moist, well-drained soil.
Light: Full sun to part shade
Water: Average to moist
Spacing: 12 inches
Fertilizing: Little needed. Scatter a granular garden fertilizer in early spring if desired.
Winterizing: Nothing special required.
Maintenance & pruning: Will tolerate an occasional mowing. Can be divided in spring or fall.

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