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Leptinella Species, Black Brass Buttons, Purple Brass Buttons

Leptinellapusilla

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Family

Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Leptinella (lep-tin-EL-luh)

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Species

pusilla (pus-ILL-uh)

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Synonym

Cotula angustata

Cotula perpusilla

Leptinella perpusilla

Sun Exposure

Partial to Full Shade

Foliage

Evergreen

Height

under 6 in. (15 cm)

Spacing

6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Green

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

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jerushae

| June 2010 | neutral

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