Ixeris stolonifera, commonly known as Creeping Lettuce, is a low-growing, stoloniferous perennial herb native to East Asia, including China, Japan, and Korea. It is typically found in a variety of habitats such as open mountain slopes, rocky areas with shallow soil, and disturbed areas like cultivated fields and roadsides. This plant is adapted to a range of ecological conditions from full sun to partial shade and is often found in grasslands and along forest margins. It typically reaches a height of 10-30 cm and spreads via stolons, forming a ground cover. The Creeping Lettuce produces yellow composite flower heads in spring, which are small but can be quite showy when in mass bloom.

In cultivation, Ixeris stolonifera is valued for its ability to cover ground quickly, its tolerance of poor soils, and its bright yellow flowers that add a splash of color in the spring. It is used in rock gardens, as a ground cover, and for erosion control on slopes. It prefers well-drained soils, can tolerate drought once established, and requires minimal maintenance. While not commonly found in nurseries, it can be propagated by division or from seed. Gardeners should manage its spread to prevent unwanted colonization in non-native regions.CC BY-SA 4.0