Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Rosaceae

Genus:

Acaena

Species:

Acaena myriophylla

USDA Symbol:

ACMY3

Growth Characteristics

Height:

10 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug

Bloom Colors:

greenish-red, burgundy

Ground Cover:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

ground-nesting birds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

well-drained, sandy or rocky soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seeds benefit from light during germination. Fresh seed germinates more readily than stored seed.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI