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Leptinella squalida 'Platt's Black'

leptinella 'Platt's Black'

'Platt's Black' is a low, mat-forming perennial with small, fern-like leaves that are bronzy-black with green tips. Insignificant yellowish-green flowers appear in summer

Synonyms
Cotula 'Platt's Black'
Leptinella minima 'Platts Black'
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Leptinella 'Platt's Black'
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Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cm
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Black Bronze Green
Summer Green Black Bronze Green
Autumn Black Bronze Green
Winter Black Bronze Green
Position
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

South–facing or North–facing or West–facing or East–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H5
Botanical details
Family
Asteraceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Semi evergreen
Habit
Matforming
Genus

Leptinella are annuals and creeping, tufted or mat-forming perennials, forming low carpets of finely-divided, often aromatic, fern-like leaves. Button-like flowerheads on short stalks appear from late spring to summer

Name status

Accepted

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in soil that is well-drained but does not dry out, in a sunny or semi-shaded position. Good on walls or between paving but aggressive spreading means it has potential to become a nuisance in more open spaces

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Gravel garden
  • Patio and container plants
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Low Maintenance
  • Garden edging
  • Ground cover
  • Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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