New Zealand Burr

Acaenabuchananii

Family
Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee)
Genus
Acaena (a-SEE-na)
Species
buchananii (byoo-kah-NAN-ee-eye)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Bloom Color
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Groundcovers
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Athens, Ohio

North Plains, Oregon

Kalama, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
1
neutral
0
negative
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North Plains, OR (Zone 8a) | October 2010 | positive

Very nice ground cover. Deep red/purple leaves year round with small pink flowers in summer. It does spread into a thick carpet, but I ...Read More

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Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | November 2004 | neutral

This plant prefers well-drained soil. It is an evergreen groundcover with silvery-green leaves. It can reach a spread of 24". Thrives ...Read More

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