Re: Acaena microphylla

Hi Linda,
Have looked this up and states is from the grasslands of NZ, one of
the smallest growing species.  Forms a dense mat 25mm deep to 30cm
across.  Stems run beneath the soil and root.  The tiny leaflets are on 3mm
accross and bronzy when young.  Pink-spined fruiting heads in Autumn.
Zones 7-10, thrive in exposed places and poor soil, excellent drainage 
essential and summer moisture.  Propaget from seed or by division.
Watch this as some species are regarded as weeds, proberly due to the
stems under the ground!!
Also sorry for the late reply but our e-mail has been out of action.
Lara
Ngarauawahia NZ

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> From: Linda Dietrick <dietrick@io.uwinnipeg.ca>
> To: perennials@mallorn.com
> Subject: Acaena microphylla
> Date: Wednesday, 24 December 1997 03:56
> 
> One of my catalogues is offering a perennial that sounds interesting, 
> Acaena microphylla (a.k.a. New Zealand burr, I believe).
> Catalogue indicates it's a tough, rapid growing ground cover with tiny
> bronzed leaves and red flowers, wants sun or half-shade, blooms
> June-August, grows 10 cm (4 in) tall, hardy to zone 3. 
> 
> Can anyone tell me more? I'm interested in this as a ground cover for the
> front of a sunny bed; the flower and foliage colours are right. I know,
> "rapid grower" often means invasive, but here in zone 3 I find that most
> vigorous-growing plants are still manageable (well, except maybe
> goutweed).Does it _really_ bloom June to August? 
> 
> Any additional details much appreciated.
> 
> Linda
> Winnipeg, Manitoba
> USDA zone 3a
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