Acaena microphylla

Botanical Name: Acaena microphylla
Common Name: NZ bur, acaena
Family Name: Rosaceae
Distribution/Origin: NZ

Flower: Red, Green *Early-Late summer, Bronze *Winter
Foliage: Green, Bronze *Winter
Size: Height: 5 - 10cm/Spread: 30 - 60cm

Soil: Normal, Sandy, Rocky, Gravelly, Well-drained
Moisture: Low, Dry
Sun: Full sun
Exposure: Partial shade

Notes: New Zealand Burrs are easy-to-grow alpine plants. This species forms a bronzy mat of lacy foliage, bearing interesting greenish flowers that mature into copper-red burrs during the summer months. A good choice for between flagstones, as an edging or lawn substitute. Great for a rock garden, *(plants can grow beyond where they are wanted, *Maintenance required. Evergreen in mild winter regions. May be clipped back in early spring. Easily divided in early fall or spring. Excellent cover for small spring-flowering bulbs of all kinds.