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Leptinella squalida 'Platt's Black'

Family Asteraceae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   4a - 10b   RHS:   H - HH   EGF:   H1 - G1   Australia:   1 - 4  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 0 - 5 cm (0 - 2 in)
Spread 5 - 30 cm (2 - 12 in)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The herbaceous perennial Leptinella squalida 'Platt's Black' (brass buttons) bears showy and faded green blooms during early summer to mid-summer. The foliage is dark fuchsia and black in colour and evergreen.
Typical Uses Accent, alpine or rock garden, container, edging and ground cover.
Special Characteristics Leptinella squalida 'Platt's Black' is tolerant of high foot traffic.
Cautions Where conditions are favourable, Leptinella squalida 'Platt's Black' (brass buttons) can be invasive and may require maintenance to keep it under control.