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Sage Plant With Purple Flowers

Acaena inermis purpurea with small purple leaves.

Acaena purpurea (Piripiri)

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Acaena purpurea, commonly known as Purple Bidibidi, is a hardy New Zealand native groundcover admired for its striking purple foliage and creeping growth habit. This evergreen perennial forms dense mats that provide year round colour and weed suppression. It is perfect for adding texture and contrast to pathways, borders, and eco-friendly landscapes.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Groundcover Plants
Height: 10 cm
Spread: 1.00 m
Tolerances: Hardy
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Ground covering, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Patios, Pool areas
Garden styles: Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Modern, Native
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Scutellaria indica parvifolia (Skullcap Herb Plant)

Scutellaria indica Parvifolia, commonly known as the Skullcap Herb Plant or Skullcaps plant, is grown for its foliage and flowers. This versatile and popular herbaceous perennial carries small green leaves hold on slender stems as it grows to about 20 cm tall and 30 cm wide. The foliage becomes adorned with masses of purple flowers during spring and summer. Scutellaria indica Parvifolia is commonly grown in borders, used as a groundcover, included in cottage gardens, planted around outdoor living areas such as pools, or mass planted on a bank or the like.

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Perennials
Height: 20 cm
Spread: 30 cm
Flowering time: Spring, Summer
Tolerances: Coastal
Garden uses: Banks, Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Patios, Pool areas
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Cottage, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
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Acaena purpurea (Piripiri)

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