Botanical Name: Cotula lineariloba ‘Big Yellow Moon’
Common Name: Brass buttons
Type of Plant: Dicot: perennial
Character
Habit of Growth:
Overall Shape low, spreading groundcover with fine silver foliage and yellow 1" diameter disk flowers held high above the leaves
Height to 6 in.
Spread to 5 ft.
Growth Rate rapid
Environment:
Exposure outdoors: prefers full sun, blooms less in partial shade
Soil tolerates most any soil with good drainage
Hardiness some frost; Zones 14-24
Morphology:
Leaves leaves spatulate, finely dissected, to 1" long gray green and somewhat fuzzy textured
Flowers bright yellow heads to 1" across. without ray flowers; flowers appear to be globular and contrast dramatically with silvery foliage
Fruit small achenes
Propagation:
stem cuttings root easily
Usage:
vigorous groundcover used in perennial beds, in combination with Mediterranean theme landscapes; combines well with native plantings, drought
tolerant areas and rustic gardens
Landscape Care:
Watering takes moderate watering; will tolerate drought when established
Fertilizing slow release fertilizer in spring
Pruning head back occasionally to control size
Pests/Diseases root rot in poorly drained soils
Special Conditions/Other
Origin: South Africa
Family: Asteraceae
Notes:
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