Acaena microphylla
Common name: bronze New Zealand burr
Family: Rosaceae
Leaf: up to 0.75", emerging a bronze-green colour in spring, pinnate and have serrated edges, opposite
Flowers: appearing in summer, are greenish or white, and carried on tiny spikes
Fruit: showy, copper-red burrs, 0.5" wide
Height: 2-4"; Spread: 12-23"
Habit: prostrate, evergreen, herbaceous perennial
Form: matting
Culture: Plant in full sun to part shade, in average to sandy, well-drained soils. Prefers soils that lean towards dry. Best in USDA zones 6-9. This is a fast growing, and sometimes overly successful plant, so best to be mindful of where you plant it because it will spread. Evergreen in mild winter regions. Can be clipped back and/or divided in spring. Very attractive, "lacy" foliage
Uses: Lawn substitute, groundcover, edging, between flagstones, excellent cover for small spring flowering bulbs of all kinds.
Origin: New Zealand
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