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Summer planting
Contrary to popular opinion, summer planting is fine as long as adequate water is provided throughout any prolonged dry periods. This allows you to take advantage of increased summer growth.
Acaena inermis purpurea
Height: 0.1m;  Spread: 1m
Purple Piripiri (Ground Cover)
Purple foliage,low growing prefers loose gritty soil and a sunny position. Feed well for best colour. If humidity is high, plant it in a windy, exposed site.
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November in Canterbury
Acaena inermis purpurea has been used as the body of this butterfly - illustrating that natives and exotics can thrive together.
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