Leptinella reptans

Creeping Cotula

Sparsely downy perennial herb, spreading by rooting and producing erect leaf tufts from prostrate stems.

Additional information

• SynonymCotula reptans
• FamilyAsteraceae
• StoreyLower storey
• SizeProstrate x 1 m
• Plant groupingHerbs & Groundcovers <1m
• LeavesFern-like leaves 2-6 cm x 8-20 mm, divided 3 times, with narrow pointed final segments, crowded at nodes. Stalks from 2-7 cm long.
• Flower colourYellowish
• Flowering timeNovember to March
• FlowersSingle button-like daisy flowerheads to 10 mm wide, on slender stalks as long or longer than leaves.
• Bird attractingNo
• Butterfly attractingNo
• Frog habitatNo
• Growing conditionsMoist to wet soils in riparian forests. Full sun, semi shade.
• Garden useExcellent ground cover forming a dense mat in moist areas. Useful around ponds and ferneries. Will tolerate full sun if the area does not dry out.
• Commercially availableWholesale only - order in advance
• Conservation statusLocally common within its preferred growing conditions

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