Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Rosaceae

Genus:

Acaena

Species:

Acaena caespitosa

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, ground-dwelling invertebrates

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

14–45 days

Notes:

Seeds benefit from light exposure during germination. Variable germination rates typical of alpine species.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI