Leptinella pusilla (NZ Button Daisy / Creeping Leptinella) is a tiny, low-growing New Zealand native groundcover, valued for its fine texture, mat-forming habit, and delicate foliage. It’s ideal for rockeries, between pavers, and low-maintenance gardens.
 
Description
Prostrate, mat-forming evergreen herb
Tiny, finely divided green leaves forming dense mats
Produces small, inconspicuous flowers
Typically grows 2–5 cm high and spreads widely
Hardy, long-lived, and low-maintenance
 
Growing Conditions
Thrives in full sun to partial shade
Prefers well-drained soil, tolerates poor soils
Moderate watering; drought-tolerant once established
Hardy to frost and light coastal exposure
Very low maintenance; occasional trimming keeps tidy
 
Uses in Landscaping
Ideal for groundcover, rockeries, between pavers, and low-maintenance areas
Excellent for mass planting and naturalistic garden designs
Adds texture, softness, and fine detail to landscapes
Suitable for residential gardens, parks, and container plantings
Works well in underplanting and small-scale erosion control