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Purple Ground Cover Plants

Acaena inermis purpurea with small purple leaves.

Acaena purpurea (Piripiri)

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Acaena purpurea, commonly known as Purple Bidibidi, Piripiri, or Purple Hakea, is a hardy, NZ native groundcover. The foliage comprises delicate, fern like leaves which are purple and it grows to just 10 cm tall and will eventually spread to 1 m in diameter. Acaena Purpurea is commonly used in rock gardens, planted between paving stones, or used in borders.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Groundcover Plants
Height: 10 cm
Spread: 1.00 m
Tolerances: Hardy
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Patios, Pool areas
Garden styles: Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Modern, Native, Rock
Ajuga 'Catlins Giant' plants with green foliage and blue flowers growing in a garden bed.

Ajuga Catlins Giant

Ajuga 'Catlins Giant', commonly known as the Bugleweed plant, forms a mat of glossy, burgundy leaves as it grows to 25 cm tall and 80 cm wide. Stems carrying showy clusters of deep blue flowers rise above the foliage in spring. Ajuga 'Catlins Giant' is commonly used as a ground cover, planted around the base of larger trees and shrubs, used in shaded areas, added to cottage gardens, or maintained in a container.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Groundcover Plants
Height: 25 cm
Spread: 80 cm
Flowering time: Spring
Tolerances: Coastal, Hardy, Shade
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Parks, Paths & Steps, Patios, Pool areas, Specimen
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Mediterranean, Modern
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Acaena purpurea (Piripiri)

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