Leptinella dioica

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Leptinella dioica, Cotula dioica, Leptinella dioica minima, Bachelors Buttons, Cotula dioica minima

Leptinella dioica (aka Cotula dioica), commonly known as Bachelors Buttons, is an herbaceous perennial native to New Zealand. It is a creeping and somewhat fleshy plant that bears small and green, fern-like leaves with a touch of bronze. Small, yellow flowers are borne through spring and summer amidst the foliage as it grows to 10 cm tall and 70 cm wide. Leptinella dioica is a great plant to use as a low groundcover, for planting between rocks and pavers, using in tropical gardens, or planting around pool areas.

Suited to regions:	All regions
Plant type:	Groundcover Plants
Height:	10 cm
Spread:	70 cm
Flowering time:	Spring, Summer
Tolerances:	Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy
Garden uses:	Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Ponds
Garden styles:	Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Modern, Native, Rock, Tropical
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Leptinella dioica, Cotula dioica, Leptinella dioica minima, Bachelors Buttons, Cotula dioica minima

Leptinella dioica Details

Leptinella dioica (aka Cotula dioica), commonly known as Bachelors Buttons, is an herbaceous perennial native to New Zealand. It is a creeping and somewhat fleshy plant that bears small and green, fern-like leaves with a touch of bronze. Small, yellow flowers are borne through spring and summer amidst the foliage. It typically grows to 10 cm tall and 70 cm wide, growing best when planted on a well-drained site in full sun or partial shade. This hardy plant has storage roots which enable it to survive moderate frosts, dry periods, and coastal environments. Leptinella dioica is a great plant to use as a low groundcover, for planting between rocks and pavers, using in tropical gardens, or planting around pool areas.