Purple spineless acaena (Acaena inermis ‘Purpurea’) is a perennial plant that can grow up to 10cm tall and 50cm – 1.5m wide.
This plant has several common names including: purple spineless acaena or spineless acaena ‘Purpurea’.
This is a evergreen plant that takes 2-5 years to reach full maturity.
Plant profile
Common name: purple spineless acaena, spineless acaena ‘Purpurea’
Scientific name: Acaena inermis ‘Purpurea’
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 Purple spineless acaena (Acaena inermis ‘Purpurea’) – Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Cultivation profiles – Growing Purple spineless acaena (Acaena inermis ‘Purpurea’) – Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
