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Cotula Pusilla

Button Plant, Cotula pusilla

Cotula pusilla, commonly known as the Button plant, 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. Cotula pusilla 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.

Cotula pusilla brown and green foliage.

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Suited to regions:All regions
Plant type:Groundcover Plants
Height:10 cm
Spread:70 cm
Flowering time:Spring, Summer
Tolerances:Coastal, Hardy
Garden uses:Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Ponds, Pool areas
Garden styles:Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Native, Rock, Tropical
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsLow
Growth rateMedium
Also known asButton Plant, Cotula pusilla

Cotula Pusilla Details

Cotula pusilla, commonly known as the Button plant, 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. Cotula pusilla 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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