Creeping Gold Buttons (Cotula)
Cotula 'Tiffindell Gold'
SKU: HC016116
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Overview
Exclusive. Cotula x 'Tiffindell Gold' (Creeping Gold Buttons) is a lush looking groundcover that can be used in flower beds or as a lawn substitute. This South African native has bright green, finely textured foliage and a profuse display of yellow button-like flowers in mid-summer. Drought resistant/drought tolerant plant (xeric). A High Country Gardens introduction.
key features
Botanical Name
Cotula 'Tiffindell Gold'
Growing Zones
Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10
Advantages
Deer Resistant, Groundcover, Easy To Grow, Long Bloom Time, Naturalizes, Cut Flowers, Evergreen, Rock Gardens
Soil Moisture
Waterwise
Light Requirements
Full Sun
Mature Height
4" tall
Bloom Time
Late spring to early summer
SKU
HC016116
Description
4" tall (in flower) x 24" wide (cutting propagated). Cotula x 'Tiffindell Gold' (Creeping Gold Buttons) was discovered growing on the rugged hills surrounding Tiffindell, South Africa's only alpine ski area. A vigorous grower with deep, water-seeking roots, 'Tiffindell Gold' has soft, one-inch high emerald green foliage and an impressive display of golden button-like flowers that illuminate the garden beginning in late spring. Deadheading extends the bloom season through the summer. This perennial is a wide spreading, low care groundcover whose stems root as they spread. It’s thick, deep reaching root system make the plant an excellent weed-resistant sod. It is invaluable for carpeting large patches in perennial beds or as a grass replacement in low traffic areas. It even looks good in the winter as its foliage is evergreen. Plant 'Tiffindell Gold' in any well-drained soil.
Flat of 32 plants will cover 64 square feet when planted together
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