Leptinella

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Leptinella, also known as Brass Buttons, is a low growing, spreading plant that can be a weed in lawns.

Identify the problem
Leptinella native to New Zealand. Known as "brass buttons" for its yellow button-like flowers, it grows to about 5 cm tall, spreading via rhizomes. It has feathery leaves. It is often found growing in damp locations.
How to solve the problem
In garden beds
- To control yarrow in garden beds, spot treat with Weed Weaponor Weed Weapon Natural Power. Weed Weapon Extra Strength is systemic and kills weeds down to the roots within 2-4 days and is an ideal product for use around established trees and shrubs. It is inactive in the soil so planting can be safely carried out soon after treatment. Weed Weapon Natural Power will burn down young weeds within hours and is certified organic by BioGro.
- For best results apply spray in Spring and Autumn when weeds are growing. Control before flowering and seeding to prevent similar problems the following year.
In lawns
- Apply a selective herbicide such as LawnPro Turfclean Ultra, LawnPro Turfclean or LawnPro Prickle and Hydrocotyle. This will effectively control yarrow and other broadleaf weeds but will leave lawn grasses unaffected.
- For best results use in Spring and Autumn when weeds and turf are growing.
In paths and driveways
- For long term control on paths and driveways use Weed Weapon Long Term. This will kill a wide range of weeds and prevent regrowth for up to 12 months.
- For best results apply spray in Spring and Autumn when weeds are growing.
Did you know?
The Latin name of the most common species is Leptinella squalida. However, there are other similar plants in the Leptinella genus.
A cultivar with almost black foliage, L. squalida 'Platt's Black', is grown as an ornamental plant, particularly in rock gardens and in flowering lawns.