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New Zealand Burrs

Acaena Microphylla

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Overview

Acaena microphylla, commonly called New Zealand Burrs, is a low-growing perennial featuring delicate, fern-like foliage. With leaves spanning roughly 2-4 inches, it thrives in USDA zones 6-9. Tiny, coppery burrs appear in summer, adding texture. Preferring well-drained soil and full sun to part shade, it's perfect as a 2-inch-high ground cover, spreading up to 18 inches. Maintenance is minimal, making it ideal for borders or rock gardens.

Sun FullWater MediumZones 5–8
New Zealand Burrs (Acaena Microphylla) — commonly called New Zealand Burrs

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Medium
USDA zones
5–8

Shape & size

Mature width
1–2 Ft.

Classification

Family
Rosaceae

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New Zealand Burrs (Acaena Microphylla) — Tiny, coppery burrs appear in summer, adding texture; new Zealand Burrs can serve as an appealing
New Zealand Burrs (Acaena Microphylla) — commonly called New Zealand Burrs; preferring well-drained soil and full sun to part shade
New Zealand Burrs (Acaena Microphylla) — spreading up to 18 inches; it is slightly drought tolerant
New Zealand Burrs (Acaena Microphylla) — it's perfect as a 2-inch-high ground cover; is a distinctive choice for adding texture and a dash of color to garden
New Zealand Burrs (Acaena Microphylla) — Maintenance is minimal, making it ideal for borders or rock gardens; with leaves spanning roughly 2-4 inches, it
New Zealand Burrs (Acaena Microphylla) — A standout ground cover in the world of landscaping; commonly referred to as New Zealand Burrs or Bidibid
New Zealand Burrs (Acaena Microphylla) — commonly referred to as New Zealand Burrs or Bidibid; additionally, it's relatively low maintenance, although
New Zealand Burrs (Acaena Microphylla) — This low-growing perennial is hardy in USDA zones 5 through 9; a standout ground cover in the world of landscaping
New Zealand Burrs (Acaena Microphylla) — is a distinctive choice for adding texture and a dash of color to garden designs; commonly called New Zealand Burrs
New Zealand Burrs (Acaena Microphylla) — thriving in full sun to partial shade.<br><br>New Zealand Burrs present with fine; reddish-green flowers which give
New Zealand Burrs (Acaena Microphylla) — Their leaves are small and pinnate; ground cover for full
New Zealand Burrs (Acaena Microphylla) — Acaena microphylla produces inconspicuous; maintenance is minimal, making it ideal for borders or rock gardens
New Zealand Burrs (Acaena Microphylla) — reddish-green flowers which give way to the plant's most visually striking feature - its burr-like seed heads; acaena
New Zealand Burrs (Acaena Microphylla) — It is slightly drought tolerant; spreading up to 18 inches
New Zealand Burrs (Acaena Microphylla) — Additionally, it's relatively low maintenance, although occasional trimming may encourage a tidier appearance; ground
New Zealand Burrs (Acaena Microphylla) — New Zealand Burrs can serve as an appealing; their leaves are small and pinnate

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