Cotula 'Bristly Buttons'

This compact, low-growing groundcover is admired for its finely textured, silvery foliage that forms a dense, cushion-like mat across the ground. The soft, woolly leaves create a striking contrast against surrounding greenery and hard landscaping elements, making it especially valuable in ornamental and dry garden settings.

In spring and summer, it produces small, bright yellow, button-like flowers that sit just above the foliage, adding a cheerful highlight without detracting from its refined appearance. The overall effect is both soft and structured, bringing a unique texture to the garden.

Thriving in full sun, it prefers well-drained soil and is well suited to dry, coastal, or exposed conditions. Once established, it is drought tolerant and requires very little maintenance, making it a reliable choice for low-water landscapes.

Ideal for rockeries, gravel gardens, edging, or filling gaps between pavers, it spreads gently to form a uniform carpet. Its combination of resilience, texture, and subtle colour makes it a valuable addition to contemporary and naturalistic plantings alike.