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Acaena myriophylla

Also Known As

  • Bidi-bidi

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

  • H: 2"-4"
  • W: 10"-18"

planting zones

  • 5a-10b

Acaena myriophylla plant details

Acaena myriophylla is a broadleaf deciduous perennial groundcover with green foliage. In spring and summer cream flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Acaena myriophylla

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 10 IN - 18 IN - wide, 2 IN - 4 IN - tall
Flowers: cream blooms in spring and summer
Uses: serrated leaves

GROWING CONDITIONS for Acaena myriophylla

USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Frilly green leaves with creamy flower scapes in spring and summer. Foliage grows 4" tall and makes a groundcover.

Gardening facts about Acaena myriophylla plant

How to Grow Acaena myriophylla

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - dappled shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • adaptable
    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • cream
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • fuzzy

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Plant Type

Perennial, Groundcover

Zones

6a-9b

Size

Height: 2"-4"

Width: 24"-60"

  • sun - dappled shade
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

Height: 2"-4"

Width: 12"-36"

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  • even moisture - regular
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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

Height: 3"-6"

Width: 24"-72"

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  • even moisture - drought tolerant
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Plant Type

Perennial, Groundcover

Zones

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Size

Height: 2"-4"

Width: 24"-72"

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Plant Type

Perennial, Groundcover

Zones

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Size

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Width: 24"-60"

  • sun - mostly sun
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