Acaena ovalifolia (Two-spined acaena)

Cultivation

Grow in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. Listed as an invasive non-native species in Northern Ireland. Those living in Northern Ireland are encouraged to grow alternative plants.

Suggested uses

Banks and Slopes, Gravel, Ground Cover, Containers/Patio, Rock, Between paving stones

UK hardiness

H5

USDA zones

Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8

Sunset zone

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Moderate/Medium
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Unknown
South Inland = Unknown
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Evergreen

Habit

Mat-forming, Trailing

Native to

Western South America, Southern South America

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Not toxic