Plant Number: 1.316.360   Miniature Brass Buttons Leptinella gruveri Print Plant E-Mail This Plant   The minute leaves of this flat carpeting perennial are the perfect filler for cracks between flagstones in moist, shady areas. Tiny greenish flowers. Runners quickly fill in and help to keep weeds out. May be used as an evergreen lawn substitute over small areas. Easily divided at any time by digging up the clump and ripping apart into small pieces. May become dormant during summer droughts, greening again once watered. Expected performance in regions with hot and humid summers is not known at this time. Zone 7 to Zone 9 Conditions     Appearance     Sun Exposure   Partial Shade   Full Shade Soil Type   Normal   Sandy   Clay Soil pH   Acid   Alkaline   Neutral Soil Moisture   Average   Moist Care Level Foot Traffic   High Rate of Spread   Fast Flower Colour   Green Blooming Time   Early Summer   Mid Summer Foliage Color   Light Green Plant Uses & Characteristics   Accent: Good Texture/Form   Alpine & Rock   Lawn Substitute   Between Flagstones   Containers   Evergreen   Ground Cover Flower Head Size   Very Small Height    1-2 cm    0-1 inches Spread    20-30 cm    8-12 inches

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