New Zealand bur (Acaena microphylla) is a perennial plant that can grow up to 10cm tall and 50cm – 1.5m wide.
This plant has several common names including: New Zealand bur, rosy-spined New Zealand bur or New Zealand burr.
This is a evergreen plant that takes 2-5 years to reach full maturity.
Plant profile
Common name: New Zealand bur, rosy-spined New Zealand bur, New Zealand burr
Scientific name: Acaena microphylla
Plant type: Perennials
Habit: Mat forming
Height: Up to 10cm
Spread: 50cm – 1.5m
Foliage: Evergreen
Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial shade
Soil: Chalk, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Well drained
Garden type: Patio & Container Garden, Rock & Gravel Garden
Planting type: Ground Cover
Seasonal colors
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How to plant New Zealand bur (Acaena microphylla) – Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Cultivation profiles – Growing New Zealand bur (Acaena microphylla) – Salicyna, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
