Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Rosaceae

Genus:

Acaena

Species:

Acaena pallida

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Bloom Months:

may

Native Range

United States: California

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

well-drained, rocky or sandy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

native to alpine and subalpine regions