Leptinella encompasses both annual and perennial species that creep or form low mats. These plants create dense carpets of finely dissected, frequently aromatic leaves that resemble ferns. From late spring to summer, they produce button-shaped flower heads on short stems.

Leptinella

Leptinella 'County Park'

Leptinella aff. socialis

Leptinella albida

Leptinella atrata

Leptinella atrata subsp. luteola

Leptinella dendyi is a low-growing, mat-forming evergreen perennial characterized by its small, finely dissected leaves that are either bright green or bronzy green. From late spring through summer, it produces button-like flowers in shades of cream or pale yellow, occasionally featuring dark brown centers, which emerge on short stems.

Leptinella dendyi

Leptinella dendyi 'Southey'

Leptinella dendyi 'Southley'

Leptinella dioica

Leptinella dioica 'Minima'

Leptinella dioica 'Seal Island'

Leptinella filicula

Leptinella goyenii

Leptinella maniototo

Leptinella minor

Leptinella pectinata

Leptinella pectinata subsp. villosa

Leptinella potentillina is a low-growing, mat-forming evergreen perennial that typically reaches a height of around 5 cm. It spreads indefinitely, forming roots at the nodes. The foliage consists of fern-like leaves, which are purplish green and divided into leaflets. During the summer months, it produces white flower heads that can reach up to 9 mm in diameter, borne on slender stalks.

Leptinella potentillina

Leptinella pusilla

Leptinella pyrethrifolia

Leptinella pyrethrifolia 'Macabe'

Leptinella pyrethrifolia var. linearifolia

Leptinella pyrethrifolia var. pyrethrifolia

Leptinella rotundata

Leptinella scariosa

Leptinella serrulata

Leptinella squalida is a perennial plant that spreads through low-growing, creeping stems that take root at their joints. Its foliage consists of small, finely divided leaves that are primarily green and sometimes feature a hint of purple. During the summer, this species produces small, rounded flowers that are pale yellowish-white and appear on short stems above the leaves.

Leptinella squalida

Leptinella squalida 'Minima'

Leptinella squalida 'Platt's Black' is a low-growing, ground-covering perennial characterized by its small, finely divided leaves that display a bronzy-black hue accented by green tips. During the summer months, it produces subtle yellowish-green flowers that are not particularly prominent.