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Image of Acaena sericea
Region Metropolitana, Embalse Yeso, Chile
Altitude: 2600 m. 02 01, 2008
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| Species: | Acaena sericea J. Jacq. | |
| Family: | Rosaceae |  |
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| Record: | 1020 |
| About 20 Acaena in Chile and 11 in our data base. | |
| About 46 Rosaceae in Chile and 28 in our data base. |
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| Native Frequent
Height: 35 cm. Good ornamental value (A) |
INTRODUCTION |
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Image of Acaena sericea Region Metropolitana, Embalse Yeso, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Perennial
Height: 35 cm.
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Image of Acaena sericea Region Metropolitana, Embalse Yeso, Chile
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HABITATIn Chile this species grows in the following environmental conditions:
Habitat according to altitude: High altitude close to the timber line
Watering conditions: Somewhat dry areas where the drought may last 3 - 5 months. Precipitations of 400 - 800 mm. are concentrated in winter.
Light conditions: Fully exposed to the sun. Level areas or slopes facing north.
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Image of Acaena sericea Region Metropolitana, Embalse Yeso, Chile
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USESGood ornamental value (A)
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Image of Acaena sericea Region Metropolitana, Embalse Yeso, Chile
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GROWING TIPSThis species has the following hardiness: USDA Hardiness Zone 7, even 6b. The plant tolerates low temperatures (-15° C even -20° C), it can be covered by snow for months (1 - 8 months).
Very easy to cultivate
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