Acaena Species, Cadillo
Acaenaleptacantha

Family: Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee)
Genus: Acaena (a-SEE-na)
Species: leptacantha (lep-tuh-KAN-thu)

Synonym:Acaena andina

Synonym:Acaena capitata

Synonym:Acaena leptacantha var. brachyacantha

Synonym:Acaena leptacantha subsp. breviscapa

Synonym:Acaena leptacantha var. conferta

Category
Groundcovers
Perennials

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Evergreen
Herbaceous

Foliage Color

Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
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)

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Summer

Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall

Seed Collecting