Leptinella Species, Black Brass Buttons, Purple Brass Buttons
Leptinellapusilla

Family: Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Leptinella (lep-tin-EL-luh)
Species: pusilla (pus-ILL-uh)

Synonym:Cotula angustata

Synonym:Cotula perpusilla

Synonym:Leptinella perpusilla

Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Groundcovers
Perennials
Ferns

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Partial to Full Shade

Foliage
Evergreen

Foliage Color
Bronze

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)

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Green

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting