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Leptinella squalida 'Platt's Black' - Platt's Black Brass Buttons

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Leptinella squalida 'Platt's Black' is an illustrious perennial, more readily known as Platt's Black Brass Buttons. This evergreen treasure from New Zealand invigorates the landscape with its highly distinctive, fern-like foliage that presents an enchanting blend of black and dark green shades. As a low-growing marvel, it creates a dense, moss-like splendor, seamlessly topping at a modest four inches. Incredibly versatile, this plant adeptly serves as an effective ground cover, an intriguing addition to rock gardens, or as a textural companion along pathways. The Platt's Black proudly flourishes in partial to full sun and relishes moist, well-drained soil. Its resilience combined with minimal care requirements underscores the practicality of this choice. Sporting minuscule, yellow-green flowers in the warmer months, it delivers a quaint aesthetic appeal. Ultimately, 'Platt's Black' is a stunning option that introduces an unexpected and visually compelling contrast to your outdoor space landscape.

  • Size: Up to 4 inches tall
  • Flowers: Tiny, yellow-green
  • Foliage: Feather-like leaves with black to dark-green color
  • Water usage: Regular
  • Sun exposure: Partial to full sun
  • Ideal use: Effective ground cover, enhances textural and tonal contrast in the landscape
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