Cotula hispida (DC.) Harv.
little golden buttons
An evergreen compact perennial forming a mat of finely-divided, silvery-grey to green foliage to 30cm wide and bearing yellow, button-like flowerheads on wiry stems up to 10cm tall from late spring into early summer
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Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cmTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Yellow | Green Grey Silver | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Yellow | Green Grey Silver | ||
| Autumn | Green Grey Silver | |||
| Winter | Green Grey Silver |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Matforming
- Genus
Cotula can be prostrate annuals or rhizomatous perennials with simple or pinnately divided leaves and solitary, button-like flower-heads in summer
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- South Africa
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in full sun in well-drained soil; dislikes winter wet so provide shelter or a dry mulch before winter
Propagation
Propagate by seed or by division in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Gravel garden
- Mediterranean climate plants
- Patio and container plants
- Rock garden
- Cottage and informal garden
- City and courtyard gardens
- Low Maintenance
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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