Botanical Name: Common Names:
Acaena novae zelandiae Bidgee Widgee, Acaena anserinifolia,
Native: Foliage Type:
Yes Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Groundcovers Running
Description:
A mat forming ground cover with globular greenish-white flower heads covered with spines from October to January followed by burrs. Useful as soil binding plant. Usually found in wet, damp areas but is adaptable, tolerating wet or dry conditions.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
<15cm 60cm-1m
Position: Soil Type:
Any, Full Sun, Semi Shade, Shade Any, Clay, Loam, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Erosion Control, Groundcover, Shady Garden, Native Garden
Pests & Diseases: TBA
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Low phosphorus slow release fertiliser
Family Name: Origin:
Rosaceae Australia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Green, White
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: High, Medium / Moderate
Frost: High
Wind: High
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