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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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    Acaena saccaticupula 'Blue Haze'

    aka Acaena anserinifolia 'Blue Haze', Acaena microphylla 'Blue Haze', Acaena microphylla 'Pewter', Acaena saccatipula 'Blue Haze', Blue Haze New Zealand Burr, New Zealand Burr

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 2"-4"

    Width: 24"-60"

    • sun - dappled shade
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    Photo of Acaena saccaticupula 'Blue Haze' foliage by plant lust
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    Acaena magellanica

    aka Buzzy Burr, Cadillo, Greater Burnet

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover

    Zones

    6a-10b

    Size

    Height: 2"-4"

    Width: 12"-36"

    • sun
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Acaena magellanica flower by Stan Shebs
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    Acaena myriophylla

    aka Bidi-bidi

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover

    Zones

    5a-10b

    Size

    Height: 2"-4"

    Width: 10"-18"

    • sun - dappled shade
    • regular
    Photo of Acaena myriophylla foliage by Daderot
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    Acaena inermis

    aka Goose Leaf

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 3"-6"

    Width: 24"-72"

    • sun - bright shade
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    Photo of Acaena inermis foliage by Ghislain118
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    Acaena sp.

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover

    Zones

    6a-10a

    Size

    Height: 2"-8"

    Width: 24"-60"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - low
    Photo of Acaena sp. foliage by Far Reaches Farm
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