brass buttons

Overview

Brass Buttons (Leptinella squalida 'Platt's Black') is an attractive, low-maintenance perennial with evergreen foliage. Its mounding habit makes it a great choice for adding texture to borders, rock gardens, and container gardens. Although small, its bright green foliage contrasts nicely with its black-tipped flowering spikes. It blooms late spring to early summer and its flowers are followed by attractive seedheads. Its foliage is fragile and can be damaged by strong winds or heavy rain, so it may need protection in exposed locations. It's heat and drought tolerant and will thrive in a variety of soil types and exposure.

Care Guide