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Acaena inermis 'Purpurea'
Very flat spreading native bidibidi. It will grow to form a mat of purple-bronze leaves. Cream balls of flowers. Prefers soils that do not dry out, sun or shade. Hardy to cold. Great amongst paving stones.
Genus
Acaena
Species
inermis
Cultivar
'Purpurea'
Common name
Bidi-bidi
Family name
Rosaceae
Place of origin
New Zealand
DETAILS
Height
5 cm
Width
40 cm
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Evergreen
Soil Type
Grows in most soil types
Moisture
Prefers even soil moisture
Exposure
Frost hardy / Grows in sun or semi-shade / Tolerates coastal sites
Immaculate / Indigenous / Structure / Texture
Perennials
Category
Small, height up to 0.6 metres.
Availability
All our current stock has been dispatched out to retailers. If they have none left for you, we are growing another crop to supply as soon as possible.
Where to buy our plants
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