Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Rosaceae

Genus:

Acaena

Species:

Acaena alpina

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Subshrub

Height:

15 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug

Bloom Colors:

greenish-white

Ground Cover:

Yes

Lawn Substitute:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seeds benefit from cold stratification for 4-8 weeks to break dormancy.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash