Blue Goose Leaf, New Zealand Burr, Bidibidi, Pirri-Pirri, Piripiri 'Blue Haze'

Acaena saccaticupula

Family
Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee)
Genus
Acaena (a-SEE-na)
Species
saccaticupula (sa-kay-ti-KUP-ul-a)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Bloom Color
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Bronze
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

, British Columbia

Orchards, Washington

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Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | November 2004 | neutral

An wonderful ground cover especially for crawling over gravel paths or stones. Spreads to 24".

Lovely blue-grey foliage.

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(Zone 8a) | May 2002 | neutral

Acaena is a genus of evergreen and deciduous sub-shrubs and perennials of low and creeping habit grown mainly for their foliage and petal...Read More

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