Low Growing Perennial Border Plants
Leptinella Platts Black (Bachelor Button Plant)
Leptinella Platts Black, commonly known as the Bachelor Button Plant, is a low growing, herbaceous perennial commonly used as a groundcover. This Leptinella plant features feathery, bronze-black foliage and typically grows to 10 cm tall. It spreads quickly via its root system and will reach 50 cm wide inside of two growing seasons. Leptinella Platts Black is commonly used as an attractive groundcover, particularly where something low growing and vigorous is required. This Leptinella plant is perfect for planting along the edge of pathways or between flagstones and pavers.
Dichondra Silver Falls (Silver Falls Plant)
Dichondra Silver Falls is a popular choice for NZ gardens, known for its commonly known as Silver Ponyfoot, is an herbaceous perennial grown for its cascading foliage. This plant produces small and rounded, silver leaves on silver stems. It has a true cascading habit and will trail up to 50 cm and grows to just 10 cm tall. The Dichondra Silver Falls plant is an excellent choice for growing in a hanging basket, planting so it can trail over a wall, mass planting as a groundcover, or planting between rocks and paving stones. It brings beauty and interest to a range of garden styles.
