Platt's Black Brass Buttons is a dense spreading perennial that forms a mat of delicate soft-textured foliage that resembles olive and near-black ferns. It can tolerate light foot traffic, making it an excellent groundcover. Small yellow button-like flowers bloom in early summer. Grows best with rich loamy acidic soils. Intolerant of drought. Tolerates light shade, particularly in hot summer climates.
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Height: |
- 0.5' |
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Spread: |
0.5' - 1' |
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Spacing: |
1’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
4 - 10 |
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Bloom Color: |
Yellow |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. No serious pests or diseases, but has some susceptibility to wilt, leaf spots, and stem rot. Watch for aphids, mites, and leaf miners.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Groundcover, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Speedwell, Blanket Flower, Catmint
IMAGE: Photo by David Eickhoff, Leptinella squalida 'Platt's Black'
