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Acaena Ground Cover Plants

Acaena Ground Cover Plants

Acaena Inermis Purpurea

Acaena Purpurea

Acaena Purple Ground Cover

Acaena Purple Spreading Ground Cover

Acaena Inermis Purpurea

50 Seeds

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4.99

100 Seeds

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8.99

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

SEASON

Perennial

USDA ZONES

5 - 8

HEIGHT

3 inches

WIDTH

12 - 24 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Early to late summer

BLOOM COLOR

Red

GROWTH RATE

Fast

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun to partial shade

FOOT TRAFFIC

Light

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

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Acaena (Acaena Inermis Purpurea) - Acaena is very decorative, low growing, purple-colored, fern-like foliage and thornless flowers.

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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

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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.

Common Questions

Q

Do I need to prune my acaena plants?

A

Yes, an occasional pruning to maintain shape is needed.

Q

Can I use these plants between my paving stones?

A

Yes, these plants can handle some foot traffic and so make a good plant for paving stones.

Q

What are the best uses for acaena plants?

A

These plants are perfect for ground cover, rock gardens, containers and edging plants.

Q

Are plants deer resistant?

A

Yes, deer tend to avoid these plants.

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Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE

41 - 55F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

30 - 120 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

Yes

DEPTH

Surface sow seed

SOIL TYPE

Well drained soils, pH 5.8 - 6.8

SOWING RATE

3 - 5 seeds per plant or or approximately 100 seeds cover 20 square feet

MOISTURE

Keep seeds moist until germination

Acaena (Acaena Microphylla) - This low growing ground cover plant is some times referred to as New Zealand Burrs. Acaena seeds form easy-to-grow alpine plants with brilliant red blooms. This species forms a bronzy mat of lacy foliage, bearing interesting greenish flowers that mature into bright red burrs during the summer months. Acaena Microphylla is a good choice for between flagstones, as an edging or lawn substitute.

Many people like to use Acaena seed in rock gardens, but they will spread so be sure to keep an eye on this spreading ground cover plant. Acaena will be evergreen in mild winter regions. If leaves get damaged during a hard winter, you may want to clip it back as it will grow right back with fresh foliage. Easily divide Acaena Microphylla in early fall or spring. Acaena require moist, well-drained soil and a sunny or partially shaded site to get the most out of this ground cover plant.

Acaena seeds germinate best as a cold germinator which can be tough if planting directly outdoors. Best results are when the seed is kept at warm, humid conditions for 2 - 3 weeks followed by temperatures of of 35 - 39F for 4 - 6 weeks. If this is not possible, it is best to plant when frost season is nearly over. As the temperatures range from 41 - 55F the seed should germinate.

Common Questions

Q

Do I need to prune my acaena plants?

A

Yes, an occasional pruning to maintain shape is needed.

Q

Can I use these plants between my paving stones?

A

Yes, these plants can handle some foot traffic and so make a good plant for paving stones.

Q

What are the best uses for acaena plants?

A

These plants are perfect for ground cover, rock gardens, containers and edging plants.

Q

Are plants deer resistant?

A

Yes, deer tend to avoid these plants.

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