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Acaena Species, New Zealand Bur

Acaenafissistipula

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Family

Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Acaena (a-SEE-na)

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Synonym

Acaena fissistipula var. longibracteata

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Evergreen

Herbaceous

Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Time

Mid Summer

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smiln32

Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | November 2004 | neutral

This plant grows in New Zealand. It prefers moist, rich, well-drained soil with moderate amounts of humus. It can be propagated by seed...Read More

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