Leptinella filiformis

Native. Very rare in the wild. Extinct in all wild locations except one Clarence valley site.

In this remaining wild population it lives in mostly open areas of loess substrate which are muddy in winter but baked dry in summer. A tough and lovely plant to use us a delicate mat through which treasures can emerge for example the tiniest tiny bulbs like Scilla verna. Small native shrubs such as twisted kowhai in a  bonsai arrangement or dwarf willow. It does not tolerate competition from grass or weeds. Happy in sun or part shade, tolerant of drought and moisture as I have found. Excellent in and over walls, crevices, rock gardens and troughs. 1 cm tall when flowering and the leaves are 5-10mm long for me.

The three compared showing  a bit of L. dioica, L. squallida and more of  L. filiformis.