Acaena Microphylla Nz
Acaena microphylla (Scarlet Piripiri)
Scarlet Piripiri, Acaena microphylla
Acaena microphylla is a ground cover that forms a dense carpet of green-bronze leaves to about 10 cm tall and 1 m wide. The plants bear bright red, burr-like flower-heads during summer and autumn. Acaena microphylla is commonly used as a ground cover, grown beside a walkway, included in a rock garden, planted amongst paving stones and boulders, grown in a container, or planted at the base of larger plants.
- Suited to regions:
All regions - Plant type:
Groundcover Plants - Height:
10 cm - Spread:
1.00 m - Flowering time:
Summer, Autumn - Tolerances:
Coastal, Hardy, Wind - Garden uses:
Borders, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Patios, Ponds, Pool areas - Garden styles:
Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern, Native, Rock
