This plant prefers moist to well-drained soil. While it can tolerate some dryness, you will want to water it frequently.

This ground cover appreciates full sun to partial shade. This plant is intolerant of drought, so keep up with the watering. It prefers acidic, rich soils which should not be compacted. Propagate by division in the spring and/or fall.

Leptinella squalida, Platt's Black, Brass Buttons is native to New Zealand. This mat-forming perennial spreads indefinitely by rhizomes, creating the perfect ground cover. Foliage will take some foot traffic. It produces button-like flowers in early summer, followed by fruit. Neither flowers nor fruit should be expected to be showy. Instead, this one is prized for its foliage. With dark fernlike, oval foliage, it makes an attractive mat.

For more information please see our article on choosing, locating, planting and maintaining ground cover plants.