This low-growing spreader has pretty sunshine yellow flowers that grace the plant in the summer and stay through the fall. It stays under 1' tall and spreads impressively without being invasive. The leaves are fleshy and bright green  and the yellow flowers are dependable and long-lasting. A white  sticky milky substance can be felt when you touch the flower buds  this gives the plant its name and also protects it from predators.The flowers attract butterflies  especially the Skipper  so include it in your butterfly garden. Of course  it is a natural groundcover choice for a coastal garden where it will enjoy the relative humidity and tolerate wind and salt spray.