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Brass Buttons

Leptinella squalida, Asteraceae

Zones
4a–9b
Layer
Ground Cover
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Ground Cover

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Sun (optimal)Partial Shade (acceptable)

Water

ModerateModerate

Soil pH

5.5 – 6.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Blue FescueFestuca glauca
Wind ProtectionPhysical Support
DichondraDichondra repens
Physical SupportNutrient Accumulation
Corsican MintMentha requienii
Pest DeterrentPhysical Support

Antagonistic Plants

Broadleaf PlantainPlantago major

Broadleaf plantain can outcompete small brass buttons groundcover

Uses

Functions

Soil StabilizationGround Cover

Common Questions

What zones does Brass Buttons grow in?

Brass Buttons grows in USDA hardiness zones 4a through 9b.

What are good companion plants for Brass Buttons?

Good companions for Brass Buttons include Blue Fescue, Dichondra, Corsican Mint.

Design guilds with Brass Buttons and see companion relationships visually.

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