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Leptinella, New Zealand Brass Buttons 'Platt's Black'

Leptinella squalida

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Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Leptinella (lep-tin-EL-luh)
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Species
squalida (SKWA-lee-duh)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color
Green
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Groundcovers
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Dark/Black
Orange/Apricot
Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
Seed Collecting

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Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Pottsville, Arkansas

Merced, California

Richmond, California

San Jose, California

Grand Junction, Colorado

Atlanta, Georgia

Cherry Valley, Illinois

Chicago, Illinois

Dracut, Massachusetts

Royal Oak, Michigan

South Lyon, Michigan

Saint Paul, Minnesota

Reno, Nevada

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Portland, Oregon

Norristown, Pennsylvania

Hereford, Texas

North Richland Hills, Texas

Richmond, Texas

Provo, Utah

Blacksburg, Virginia

Newport News, Virginia

Wytheville, Virginia

Freeland, Washington

Kalama, Washington

Spokane, Washington

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crazy4sedum
Pottsville, AR (Zone 7a) | June 2017 | positive

Plant was slow to take off but after 2 seasons now has spread to cover an area 15-20 square feet. Coloring differs depending on how much ...Read More

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Gabrielle
(Zone 5a) | May 2013 | negative

I tried this several times in several locations and it never did well, eventually dying.

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vossner
(Zone 8a) | March 2011 | positive

Wonderfully textured purple gray leaves, looks great all season long. Adapts to most soil types but prefers fertile, sharply drained soi...Read More

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willmetge
Spokane, WA (Zone 5b) | April 2007 | neutral

Will handle some foot traffic. Can be invasive in some areas. Spreads quickly by underground runners. Likes full shade in warmer climates.

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ladyannne
Merced, CA (Zone 9a) | May 2005 | positive

A new and delightful addition to the garden, very distinctly unique

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