Acaena magellanica
BUZZY BURR, GREATER BURNET
Rosaceae

 
Print friendly version of this plant Print   |   View think list View think list
 
Plant type: -- select -- soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 6-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: constantly moist to usually boggy

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: high wind, heavy frost
0.1m
Plant habit
 
1m

Add to your plants think list Add to think list  
Add to my profile Add to my profile

Pruning: Remove unwanted stems to contain.

 
Previous plant Next plant

New Search

Tell our Plant Selector what you want & like and we'll search thousands of plant profiles for compatible matches

Plant of the Day

Apple Box

Plant type: evergreen tree
H: 18m W: 15m
Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Find out more
shrubs

Fast Facts

shrubs
Evergreen shrubs create permanent structure but deciduous shrubs offer seasonal variety with flowers, fruit, autumn leaf colour and dramatic bare winter stems.

Palmetto

Palmetto Soft Leaf Buffalo is ideally suited as a lawn in many applications.



More products

Get the Plant Selector's full features plus news, forums & competitions. Sign up, it's free.
Click here for more

Acaena magellanica
BUZZY BURR, GREATER BURNET
Rosaceae

 

  Plant type: -- select -- soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 6-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: constantly moist to usually boggy

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: high wind, heavy frost
0.1m
Plant habit
 
1m

FEATURES

Flowers: red & green

Flowering Time: early summer to late summer

Leaves: grey-green

Ornamental Fruit: red & brown burr


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean, dry style, coastal, cottage, bush & alpine designs

Uses: informal edging, groundcovers, border, between pavers, crevice

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: deer resistant



HAZARDS

Weed Potential: yes






Advert