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Acaena microphylla
Bronze New Zealand Burr
| Family |
| Rosaceae |
| Genus |
| Acaena |
| Species |
| microphylla |
| Category |
| Perennials |
| Pronunciation |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 6-8 |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H7 |
| Height |
| 5-10 cm |
| Spread |
| 30-60 cm |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| Landscape |
| A good choice for between flagstones, as an edging or lawn substitute. Although nice in the rock garden, plants can grow beyond where they are wanted, so keep a firm upper hand. |
| Cultivation |
| Grow in moderately fertile well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. Evergreen in mild winter regions. May be clipped back in early spring. Easily divided in early fall or spring. Excellent cover for small spring-flowering bulbs of all kinds. |
| Growth |
| Fast |
| Habitat |
| New Zealand |
| Leaf Description |
| Small compound blue-green to copper coloured leaves. |
| Flower Description |
| Small spherical flower clusters are followed by soft red burrs to 2cm across. |
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