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Acaena Inermis Purpurea
SEASON
Perennial
USDA ZONES
5 - 8
HEIGHT
4 inches
WIDTH
8 inches
BLOOM SEASON
July - August
BLOOM COLOR
Purple
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun to partial shade
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
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Acaena (Acaena Inermis Purpurea) - Acaena is very decorative, low growing, purple-colored, fern-like foliage and thornless flowers.MORE ACAENA OPTIONS
Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
Sow at 64-71F for 2-4 wks, move to 24-39F for 4-6 wks, move to 41-53F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
10 - 12 weeks
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes
DEPTH
1/8th inch
SOIL TYPE
Tolerant of wide range of soils
SOWING RATE
2 - 3 seeds per plant
MOISTURE
Keep seeds moist until germination
NOTE
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Acaena (Acaena Inermis Purpurea) - Acaena is very decorative, low growing, purple-colored, fern-like foliage and thornless flowers. Perfectly suited for planting in the crevices of paving stones or wall plantings. Acaena Inermis is one of the most beautiful ground covers you can have. Also called Purple Sheep's Burr or Purple Goose-Leaf.
Common Questions
Do I need to prune my acaena plants?
Yes, an occasional pruning to maintain shape is needed.
Can I use these plants between my paving stones?
Yes, these plants can handle some foot traffic and so make a good plant for paving stones.
What are the best uses for acaena plants?
These plants are perfect for ground cover, rock gardens, containers and edging plants.
Are plants deer resistant?
Yes, deer tend to avoid these plants.
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