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Acaena Antarctica

Acaena minor Antarctica , Bidibid

Acaena minor Antarctica is a NZ native, herbaceous perennial often used as a groundcover. This evergreen produces fern like leaves that are a lovely shade of blue, and are held on spreading stems as it grows to 15 cm tall and 80 cm wide. Acaena Antarctica is a hardy plant that grows just about anywhere and is commonly used as quick growing, low groundcover, particularly in challenging growing conditions. It is well suited to growing beside a walkway, including in a rock garden, planting amongst paving stones and boulders, being maintained in a container, or planting around outdoor living areas.

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Suited to regions:All regions
Plant type:Groundcover Plants
Height:15 cm
Spread:80 cm
Flowering time:Summer
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
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsLow
Growth rateMedium
Also known asAcaena minor Antarctica , Bidibid
Sku12663

Acaena Antarctica Details

Acaena minor Antarctica is a NZ native, herbaceous perennial often used as a groundcover. This evergreen produces fern like leaves that are a lovely shade of blue, and are held on spreading stems. It typically grows to 15 cm tall and will spread to 80 cm wide. It prefers a fun sun position on a well-drained site, and is tolerant of coastal environments, dry periods, moderate frost, and reasonable shade. Acaena Antarctica is a hardy plant that grows just about anywhere and is commonly used as quick growing, low groundcover, particularly in challenging growing conditions. It is well suited to growing beside a walkway, including in a rock garden, planting amongst paving stones and boulders, being maintained in a container, or planting around outdoor living areas.

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