Brass Buttons
Brass Buttons
Leptinella squalida
Leptinella squalida
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- Compact groundcover with fine, mossy foliage.
- Gorgeous, striking leaves in a silver-green hue.
- Perfect for rock and wall gardens.
- Low-maintenance and suitable for sun and partial shade.
- Perennial, winter-hardy and a dependable spring beauty.
Leptinella squalida Brass Buttons is a low-growing, compact plant with delicate brass-yellow button-like leaves that form a neat mat.
In sun or light shade, it creates a soft, evergreen texture that adds year-round interest to any bed.
A versatile addition for borders and rock gardens, it brings a gentle, natural feel to planting schemes.
Care and Watering
Leptinella squalida (Brass Buttons) prefers bright light and evenly moist, well-drained soil. Water when the topsoil dries; avoid soggy roots.
Maintenance
Trim back to keep a compact mat and remove dead leaves. Divide every couple of years.
Location
Choose sun to light shade; provide good drainage and rich, sandy soil.
Tips
Mulch lightly, feed once in spring, and watch for pests like aphids.
The Leptinella squalida or pin-cushion plant is an elegant ground cover with fine, mossy leaves that form a soft green carpet and bring subtle movement to the garden design.
As a spring-flowering plant and eye-catcher with striking leaves, this plant adds character to rock and wall gardens and versatile border combinations.
| Flowering months | |
|---|---|
| Density per m2 | 9 to 12 |
| Standing | Part shade, Full sun |
| Properties | Winter hardy., Evergreen., Rotting plant., Ground cover. |
| Flower color | Green |
| Leaf color | Brown |
Delivery costs
| BE € 4,95 | NL € 5,95 |
| DE € 6,95 | FR € 9,95 |
| AT € 14,95 | DK € 16,95 |
| IT € 16,95 | ES € 19,95 |
| SK € 19,95 | CZ € 19,95 |
| SE € 20,95 | IE € 20,95 |
| LU € 20,95 |
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