Acaena buchananii
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Acaena buchananii is an evergreen perennial which forms patches up to 1.2 in (3 cm) high and 16 in (40 cm) across. Much divided grey-green leaves, 0.8–2 in (2–5 cm) long. Flowers in red spikes, partly hidden by the foliage, summer. Hardy in the UK. Acaena buchananii is found in montane riverbeds and tussock-grassland, east of Southern Alps, South Island, New Zealand. Good for growing in paths, especially to cover up ugly pavement joint. The burrs may be a nuisance to pets and sheep. Variety picta has warm brown-grey foliage. |
