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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. 

Gardening facts about Acaena microphylla plant

How to Grow Acaena microphylla

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - dappled shade
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
    • gritty
  • Water Needs

    • regular - occasional

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • bronze
    • green
    • blue
    • purple
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Flower Color

    • red
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
    • semi-evergreen
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