Suited to regions: | All regions |
Plant type: | Groundcovers |
Height: | 10 cm |
Spread: | 70 cm |
Flowering time: | Spring, Summer |
Tolerances: | Coastal, Hardy |
Garden uses: | Borders, Containers, Ground covering, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Ponds, Pool areas |
Garden styles: | Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Native, Rock, Tropical |
Easy to grow? | Yes |
Maintenance requirements | Low |
Growth rate | Medium |
Leptinella pusilla is an herbaceous perennial native to New Zealand. It is a creeping and somewhat fleshy plant bearing small, purple-green, fern-like leaves. Small, yellow flowers are borne through spring and summer amidst the foliage. It typically grows to 10 cm tall and 70 cm wide, growing best when planted on a well-drained site in full sun or partial shade. This hardy plant has storage roots which enable it to survive moderate frosts, dry periods, and coastal environments. This is a great plant to use as a low groundcover, for planting between rocks and pavers, using in tropical gardens, or planting around pool areas.
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