New Zealand Burr, Spineless Pirri-Pirri, Purple Goose Leaf 'Purpurea'

Acaenainermis

Family
Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee)
Genus
Acaena (a-SEE-na)
Species
inermis (IN-er-mis)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Herbaceous
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 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
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

San Francisco, California

Seattle, Washington

Sequim, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
0
neutral
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negative
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Sequim, WA | December 2014 | negative

I will agree that the color of this low groundcover is very nice. However, once established, it became invasive in my garden, spreading ...Read More

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San Francisco, CA (Zone 10a) | September 2012 | positive

This makes a great low ground cover with an attractie color. It spreads quickly by rhizomes, so be careful - it can become invasive if y...Read More

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