Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Rosaceae

Genus:

Acaena

Species:

Acaena alpina

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Subshrub

Height:

10 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,dec

Bloom Colors:

green, brown

Ground Cover:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

small mammals

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

14–45 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate best with light exposure and cool temperatures (15-18°C). Fresh seed germinates more readily than stored seed.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI