Acaena saccaticupula (Blue Goose Leaf)


Botanical Information

FamilyRosaceae
GenusAcaena
Speciessaccaticupula
CategoryPerennials
OriginNative to New Zealand's South Island.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone6
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone7
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH6
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-23 - (-18)
Temperature (°F)-10 - 0
Height10 cm
Spread1 m
GrowthFast
Flowering PeriodJune, July

Description and Growing Information

ShapeLow-growing and mat-forming.
LandscapeGroundcover, container and border planting.
PropagationDivision and softwood cuttings.
CultivationFull sun and partial-shade. Well-drained soil with variable pH and prefers loam, chalk and sand. Drought tolerant.
Notable SpecimensWakehurst Place, Ardingly, Haywards Heath, Sussex, England. University of British Columbia Botanical Garden, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Leaf DescriptionPinnate leaves with dentate leaflets.
Flower DescriptionTiny, spherical flowers that are 2 cm wide. Burr-like fruiting heads.
Colour DescriptionThe leaves are greyish-blue. The flowers are white followed by dark red burrs with pinkish-red spines.

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