Other Products ｜Cotula leptinella - Platt's Black

Textural, flat, and wonderfully ferny, Cotula ‘Platt’s Black’ is an extremely easy groundcover for shade with a rich, moody color that makes small spaces feel instantly more interesting. Growing only about 1" tall and at least 1' across, it spreads congenially without turning into a garden bully.

Also known as Platt’s Black Brass Buttons, this low groundcover forms a tight mat of finely divided foliage in dark bronze, green, and blackish tones. It is perfect between stepping stones, along shady paths, in containers, troughs, woodland plantings, and small-scale groundcover areas where texture matters. The foliage is the star, creating a soft, intricate carpet that pairs beautifully with ferns, heucheras, violas, sedges, hostas, and other shade-loving plants.

Plant Cotula ‘Platt’s Black’ in part shade to shade with well-drained soil and regular to moderate water. Trim lightly if needed to keep it tidy. Petite, durable, and full of character, it is a fabulous choice for detailed garden spaces. Explore more useful spreaders in our Cotula collection.
Brand:Annie's AnnualsCategory:Annie's AnnualsSKU:AA079Tags:4-inch, AnniesAnnuals, Brass Buttons, Cotula, Cotula leptinella, Exclude from Google Ads, Features:Dry Shade, Flower Color:Yellow, Foliage, Leptinella squalida, Life Cycle:Perennial, NO-DROPSHIP, Plant Usage:Great for Shade, Plant Usage:Groundcovers, Plant Usage:Hanging Baskets, Platt's Black, Sun Requirements:Part Sun, Sun Requirements:Sun, syncio-hidden, USDA Zone:10, USDA Zone:11, USDA Zone:4, USDA Zone:5, USDA Zone:6, USDA Zone:7, USDA Zone:8, USDA Zone:9, Water Requirements:Regular Water