Leptinella squalida ‘Platt's Black’ | Platt’s Black Brass Buttons
DESCRIPTION
Leptinella squalida 'Platt's Black' is an attractive ground cover known for its unique dark foliage, which creates a dramatic contrast in the garden. The fern-like leaves range from deep purplish-black to dark green, providing year-round interest and adding a rich, moody tone to the landscape. In late spring to early summer, small, button-like yellow-green flowers appear, though they are often overshadowed by the bold foliage, which is the plant's main attraction.
Native to New Zealand, 'Platt's Black' is a cultivar of Leptinella squalida, prized for its ability to form a dense, mat-like cover in a variety of garden settings. Its distinctive dark color makes it a popular choice for edging, filling in between stepping stones, or as a contrast to lighter-colored plants. The combination of its unusual hue and low-maintenance growth habit makes it a standout option for adding texture and a touch of drama to the garden.
DESCRIPTION
Leptinella squalida 'Platt's Black' is an attractive ground cover known for its unique dark foliage, which creates a dramatic contrast in the garden. The fern-like leaves range from deep purplish-black to dark green, providing year-round interest and adding a rich, moody tone to the landscape. In late spring to early summer, small, button-like yellow-green flowers appear, though they are often overshadowed by the bold foliage, which is the plant's main attraction.
Native to New Zealand, 'Platt's Black' is a cultivar of Leptinella squalida, prized for its ability to form a dense, mat-like cover in a variety of garden settings. Its distinctive dark color makes it a popular choice for edging, filling in between stepping stones, or as a contrast to lighter-colored plants. The combination of its unusual hue and low-maintenance growth habit makes it a standout option for adding texture and a touch of drama to the garden.
DESCRIPTION
Leptinella squalida 'Platt's Black' is an attractive ground cover known for its unique dark foliage, which creates a dramatic contrast in the garden. The fern-like leaves range from deep purplish-black to dark green, providing year-round interest and adding a rich, moody tone to the landscape. In late spring to early summer, small, button-like yellow-green flowers appear, though they are often overshadowed by the bold foliage, which is the plant's main attraction.
Native to New Zealand, 'Platt's Black' is a cultivar of Leptinella squalida, prized for its ability to form a dense, mat-like cover in a variety of garden settings. Its distinctive dark color makes it a popular choice for edging, filling in between stepping stones, or as a contrast to lighter-colored plants. The combination of its unusual hue and low-maintenance growth habit makes it a standout option for adding texture and a touch of drama to the garden.
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Family: Asteraceae
Height: 1 to 2 inches
Width: 12 to 18 inches, mat-forming groundcover
Foliage color: Dark green to black, fern-like
Flower color: Small, yellow-green, insignificant
Bloom time: Late spring to early summer
Light requirements: Full sun to partial shade (darker foliage color in full sun)
Water requirements: Moderate
Maintenance: Low; may require occasional trimming
Growing zone: USDA Zones 4 to 9
Wildlife attractors: Doesn’t generally attract wildlife
