Leptinella filicula

Mountain Cotula

Densely hairy perennial herb, spreading by rooting and producing erect leaf tufts from prostrate stems.

Additional information

• SynonymCotula filicula
• FamilyAsteraceae
• StoreyLower storey
• SizeProstrate x 1 m
• Plant groupingHerbs & Groundcovers <1m
• LeavesEgg-shaped to oblong leaves 2-5 cm x 6-15 mm, divided to the midrib, sometimes segments toothed. Stalks from 0-2 cm long.
• Flower colourYellow-green
• Flowering timeNovember to March
• FlowersSingle button-like daisy flowerheads to 10 mm wide, on thick stalks shorter than leaves.
• Bird attractingNo
• Butterfly attractingNo
• Frog habitatNo
• Growing conditionsMoist to wet soils in damp mountain forests. Semi shade to dappled 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 availableRarely
• Conservation statusLocally common within its preferred growing conditions

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