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    Acaena microphylla

    Also Known As

    • Bronze New Zealand Burr
    • Sheep Burr

    Plant type

    perennial, groundcover

    size

    • H: 2"-4"
    • W: 24"-72"

    planting zones

    • 7a-10b

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    Acaena microphylla plant details

    Acaena microphylla is a broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial groundcover with blue, bronze, green and purple foliage. In summer red flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and regular - occasional water. Does well in average, gritty, rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Acaena microphylla

    Plant type: perennial groundcover
    Plant family: rosaceae
    Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen blue, bronze, green and purple
    Mature size: 24 IN - 72 IN - wide, 2 IN - 4 IN - tall
    Flowers: red blooms in summer
    Uses: serrated leaves

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Acaena microphylla

    USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
    Watering frequency: regular - occasional
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit
    Soil needs: average, gritty, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Creeping mats of blue-purple leaves, red seed heads detach and cling. “New Zealand Sheep Bur” is an attractive small-scale groundcover with small, pinnate blue-green leaves and rounded flowerheads. Fits in well around other New Zealand plants such as Hebe, Corokia and Coprosma. Hardy to 0 °F or below. 

    By: The Desert Northwest

    Gardening facts about Acaena microphylla plant

    How to Grow Acaena microphylla

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - dappled shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich
      • gritty

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • bronze
      • green
      • blue
      • purple

    • Flower Color

      • red

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen
      • semi-evergreen

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