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Leptinella pusilla

Leptinella pusilla, Leptinella pusilla Purple Brass Buttons, Purple Brass Buttons

Leptinella pusilla, commonly known as the Purple Brass Buttons 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. Leptinella 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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The average plant height is 5 cm
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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 asLeptinella pusilla, Leptinella pusilla Purple Brass Buttons, Purple Brass Buttons

Leptinella pusilla Details

Leptinella pusilla, commonly known as the Purple Brass Buttons 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. Leptinella 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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