Cotula coronopifolia
brass buttons
This enchanting annual graces reliably moist and boggy ground with its creeping habit, aromatic leaves and a profusion of bright yellow, button-like flowers throughout the summer. A true spectacle, this plant boasts a mass of golden blossoms that bob amidst its strongly scented, light green foliage. Flourishing in wet soils along a pond's edge, Cotula coronopifolia beckons bees and butterflies, creating a delightful ecosystem around this vibrant and scented gem.
How to care for Cotula coronopifolia:
Plant out in reliably moist or boggy soil, or pot up into a pond basket and place at the margins of a pond in shallow water no deeper than 10cm (4in). It will self seed if planted in boggy ground where the seeds can settle and germinate.
Trim in early spring before new growth starts, or lightly throughout the growing season to remove any dead or overgrown stems. You can also cut it back after flowering to keep it tidy and prevent it from getting too leggy. Divide clumps every few years to maintain vigour.
Trim in early spring before new growth starts, or lightly throughout the growing season to remove any dead or overgrown stems. You can also cut it back after flowering to keep it tidy and prevent it from getting too leggy. Divide clumps every few years to maintain vigour.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
0.25m
Eventual spread:
0.3m
Position:
Full sun
Rate of growth:
Slow growing
Soil:
Aquatic / Reliably damp or boggy
Hardiness:
Fully hardy
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