Acaena pallida

Also Known As

Pale Biddy Biddy
Sheep Bur

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 2"-6"
W: 36"-60"

planting zones

7b-10b

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Acaena pallida plant details

Acaena pallida is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In fall red flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - occasional water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Acaena pallida

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 36 IN - 60 IN - wide, 2 IN - 6 IN - tall
Flowers: red blooms in fall
Uses: serrated leaves

GROWING CONDITIONS for Acaena pallida

USDA Zones: 7b - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - occasional
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, wind
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Creeping mats of green leaves, decorative prickly seed heads. New Zealand. 5 °F. A low spreading groundcover for moist areas, with a larger, more vigorous habit than most Acaenas. Cool ball shaped flower clusters are held above the glossy green fern-like leaves. DS.

By: The Desert Northwest

Gardening facts about Acaena pallida plant

How to Grow Acaena pallida

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- even moisture - occasional
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Special Situation
- wind tolerant

Features

Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- red
Wildlife
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- fall
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glossy

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