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Looking for the perfect groundcover to add unique texture and lush greenery to your garden? Discover our brass buttons plant for sale, a charming and hardy option beloved by New Zealand gardeners. The brass buttons plant, known for its tiny, button-like foliage and beautiful, dense mat-forming habit, offers excellent coverage for pathways, rock gardens, and borders. Its resilient nature makes it ideal for both sunny and partially shaded locations, thriving in diverse garden settings while keeping weeds at bay. Whether you’re starting a new landscape project or filling gaps in mature beds, brass buttons will provide year-round visual interest with minimal maintenance.

Leptinella 'Platts Black' colourful foliage.

Leptinella 'Platts Black'

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Leptinella 'Platts Black', also known as Bachelor Button Plant, is a unique NZ native groundcover admired for its finely divided, feathery foliage with striking black and bronze tones. In summer, it produces small, button like yellow flowers that add further charm.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Groundcover Plants
Height: 10 cm
Spread: 50 cm
Garden uses: Borders, Ground covering, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Patios, Ponds, Pool areas
Garden styles: Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Native, Tropical
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Crassula perforata

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Crassula perforata, commonly known as String of Buttons, is a succulent grown for its interesting and colourful foliage. It produces narrow and erect stems that host light green leaves tinged with red in a stacked manner. It typically grows to 30 cm tall and the same wide.

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Succulents
Height: 30 cm
Spread: 30 cm
Flowering time: Summer
Tolerances: Extended dry periods
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Patios, Pool areas
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern, Rock
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Why Choose Brass Buttons Plant?

The brass buttons plant stands out for its adaptability and ornamental appeal. This versatile groundcover can handle foot traffic, making it perfect for planting between stepping stones or along garden borders. Its evergreen foliage—often tinged with hints of bronze or green—brings texture and vibrancy, even through the cooler months. During late spring and summer, you’ll notice dainty yellowish flowers that add another layer of interest. Looking for similar groundcovers? Explore our Leptinella pusilla (Purple Brass Buttons) and Leptinella dioica (Bachelors Buttons), both offering subtle variations for your landscape design.

Where to Grow Brass Buttons

The brass buttons plant thrives in various situations throughout your garden. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can be grown in sun to partial shade. This plant excels between pavers, in rock gardens, or spilling gently over walls. Thanks to its compact growth, the brass buttons plant is also suitable for container gardening. For an alternative texture or colour, browse Cotula Pusilla (Button Plant)—another low-growing option with a slightly brighter hue.

Planting and Care

Growing the brass buttons plant is straightforward, making it suitable for both beginners and experienced gardeners. Space plants about 15-20cm apart to allow them to spread into a lush carpet. Water regularly until established, then reduce watering to only during prolonged dry spells. Mulch can help retain soil moisture and suppress weeds. Brass buttons rarely require fertilizer, though a light feed in spring will support healthy growth.

If you’d like to add more foliage colour or height to your planting scheme, consider pairing brass buttons with shade-loving perennials like Heucherella Brass Lantern (Coral Bells) or fragrant shrubs such as Gardenia Buttons.

Buy Brass Buttons Plant in New Zealand

Ready to enhance your garden with our brass buttons plant for sale? Browse our current availability to order vibrant, healthy plants delivered New Zealand-wide. With fast shipping and expert plant care advice, we make it easy to succeed with your groundcover planting. Whether you’re creating a bold walkway, a resilient border, or simply want a low-maintenance alternative to lawn, our brass buttons plant is an excellent, long-lasting choice for every garden. Add this standout groundcover to your home landscape today and enjoy its beauty season after season.


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