Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Rosaceae

Genus:

Acaena

Species:

Acaena torilicarpa

Growth Characteristics

Height:

15 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

green, purple

Ground Cover:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

small mammals, birds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Tolerates fire and can resprout from rootstock after burning, common in fire-prone Australian heathlands.