Acaena sp.

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 2"-8"
W: 24"-60"

planting zones

6a-10a

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Acaena sp. plant details

Acaena sp. is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with blue foliage. In spring and summer chocolate flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Does well in average, gritty, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Acaena sp.

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 24 IN - 60 IN - wide, 2 IN - 8 IN - tall
Flowers: chocolate blooms in spring and summer
Uses: serrated leaves, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Acaena sp.

USDA Zones: 6a - 10a
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit
Soil needs: average, gritty, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This is a silver-blue foliaged species from South America we received from Jerry Flintoff which makes a 3' diameter groundcover of ferny foliage which is topped in summer by friendly little reddish brown burs like a forest of miniature Tootsie Roll Pops. Good drainage is key.

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Gardening facts about Acaena sp. plant

How to Grow Acaena sp.

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular - low
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
- gritty

Features

Foliage Color
- blue
Flower Color
- chocolate
Wildlife
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen

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