Leptinella squalida 'Platt's Black' (Black brass buttons) — finely divided, fern-like foliage in rich bronze-black to purple-black, with tiny yellow-green button flowers in summer. Evergreen, performs best in full sun to partial shade, needing some sun for the darkest foliage.
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Product features
Botanical name: Leptinella squalida 'Platt's Black'
Common name: Black brass buttons
Height: 2cm to 5cm
Spread: 30cm to 50cm, spreads via surface runners
Foliage: Finely divided, fern-like leaves, bronze-black to purple-black, bright green tips
Flower: Tiny rounded yellow-green buttons in summer
Attractive to wildlife: Low, occasional solitary bees
Soil Type: Acidic, moist, organically rich, well-drained loam
Drought tolerant: No, needs consistently moist ground
Hardy: Fully hardy (RHS H4)
Position: Full sun or partial shade, sun deepens black colour
Evergreen: Yes
Suitable for: Between stepping stones, path crevices, rockeries, containers
Materials and care
Light: Full sun to partial shade, some sun for darkest foliage
Aspect: Versatile — any rockery, pathway, or border front
Soil type: Fertile, humus-rich soils, adapts to loam, sand, clay
Drainage: Requires moist but well-drained soil
Watering: Water regularly to keep soil consistently moist
Fertiliser: Apply light leaf mould or compost if growth slows
Propagation: Lift and separate creeping runners any time in spring
