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Acaena Inermis Purpurea
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Acaena (Acaena Inermis Purpurea) - Acaena is very decorative, low growing, purple-colored, fern-like foliage and thornless flowers.MORE ACAENA OPTIONS
Groundcover Specifications
SEASON
Perennial
USDA ZONES
5 - 8
HEIGHT
4 inches
WIDTH
8 inches
BLOOM SEASON
July - August
BLOOM COLOR
Purple
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun to partial shade
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
Sow at 64-71F for 2-4 wks, move to 24-39F for 4-6 wks, move to 41-53F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
10 - 12 weeks
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes
DEPTH
1/8th inch
SOIL TYPE
Tolerant of wide range of soils
SOWING RATE
2 - 3 seeds per plant
MOISTURE
Keep seeds moist until germination
NOTE
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Origins Of The Name
The genus name Acaena comes from Greek. It means "thorn" and is in reference to the barbed seeds that many Acaena species have.
Acaena Inermis Purpurea
How to Grow
The Acaena is at its best when grown in moist, well-draining, sandy soil. It is tolerant of shallow, rocky, and poor soils if they are well-draining. Plant your Acaena outside, after the last frost, or in autumn. The typical germination timeframe is 10 - 12 weeks. Keep plants at a temperature between 50° to 59°F. Space plants 3 - 5 inches apart and at a depth of 1/8th of an inch. If you decide to start the plant off inside, plant it 12 weeks before transplanting outside.
- Sowing Rate: 2 - 3 seeds per plant
- Depth: 1/8th inch
- Moisture: Keep seeds moist until germination
- Average Germ Time: 10 - 12 weeks
Groundcover Specifications
It can tolerate some shade if grown in a climate where the summers are hot, but it does best in full sun.
- Width: 8 inches
- Height: 4 inches
- Season: Perennial
- USDA Zones: 5 - 8
Acaena (Acaena Inermis Purpurea) - Acaena is very decorative, low growing, purple-colored, fern-like foliage and thornless flowers. Perfectly suited for planting in the crevices of paving stones or wall plantings. Acaena Inermis is one of the most beautiful ground covers you can have. Also called Purple Sheep's Burr or Purple Goose-Leaf.