About
A low, mat-forming evergreen perennial with small, finely dissected, vivid green or bronzy green leaves. Cream or pale yellow, button-like flowers, sometimes with dark brown centres, appear on short stems from late spring into summer.
About the 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
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectWest-facing, South-facing, North-facing, East-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeAlpine Rockery
HabitMatforming
FoliageEvergreen
HeightUp to 10 cm
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Gravel garden, Patio and container plants, Rock garden, Cottage and informal garden
Native toNew Zealand
Care notes
CultivationGrow in soil that is well-drained but does not dry out, in a sunny or semi-shaded position
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed, or by division in spring
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free