Botanical name:

Leptinella calcarea

Common name(s):

About:

A ground cover plant characterised by its attractive grey feather-like foliage that adds a unique texture to any garden. For optimal foliage colour and vibrancy, it should be grown in an open situation that allows for plenty of sunlight and air circulation.

Natural habitat:

Coastal, on consolidated sand dunes, calcreous mudstones, limestones and conglomerate rock. A turf forming species occupying sites with minimal vegetation cover.

Growing environment:

Frost, Sun, Coastal & Free draining tolerant.

Endemic distribution:

New Zealand’s South Island, north-west Nelson from Cape Farewell south to Kahurangi Point

Height: 30cm

Flowering: 

August - November with a green – yellow coloured flower/s 

Fruiting:

September – January

Uses:

Bird food / Attractant, Bee food & Ground cover

How to grow:

Easily grown by division of whole plants. Fresh seed germinates easily but it is rarely available as most cultivated material is of a single sex-type, so seed is not formed. Does well in a free draining, fertile soil in full sun. An excellent rock garden plant.