Acaena microphylla var. robusta
Acaena microphylla var. robusta
- Native to:
- New Zealand
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Rosaceae
- Genus:
- Acaena
- Species:
- Acaena microphylla var. robusta
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Subshrub
- Height:
- 10 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug
- Bloom Colors:
- green, red
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
- Lawn Substitute:
- Yes
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds benefit from light for germination. Germination can be slow and irregular.
Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch