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Acaena caesiiglauca

Family Rosaceae
Plant Type
Zone USDA:   5a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 5 - 10 cm (2 - 4 in)
Spread 30 - 60 cm (1 - 2 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture low to average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description Acaena caesiiglauca (silver New Zealand burr) bears light brown blossoms during early summer to late summer. This plant has evergreen foliage that is dark green in colour.
Typical Uses Accent, alpine or rock garden, container, edging and ground cover.
Special Characteristics This plant has a natural ability to resist deer, and it is tolerant of drought and light foot traffic.
Cautions With its fast growth rate, Acaena caesiiglauca (silver New Zealand burr) will reach its mature size quickly. Keep this in mind when planning the layout of your garden. Reaching maturity quickly can be a benefit if you want your garden to look more established sooner.