Plant Information
Acaena Microphylla Kupferteppich
Scientific Name: Acaena Microphylla
Common Name: New Zealand Burr
Blooming Season: Summer, Late Summer
Plant Habit: Trailing
Water: Medium
Fertilize: None or when needed only
Spacing: 4 - 6" (10 - 15cm)
Height: 3 - 5" (8 - 13cm)
Width: 10 - 12" (25 - 30cm)
Exposure: Shade, Partial Sun
General Information: A vigourous, mat-forming, evergreen perennial. It’s pinnate, bronze-green leaves are divided into 9-15 rounded leaflets. Reddish-brown, spherical flowers in June and July are followed by bright red burrs which last until autumn.