{"product_id":"acaena-inermis-purpurea","title":"Purpurea New Zealand Burr","description":"\u003cp\u003ePurpurea New Zealand Burr (\u003cem\u003eAcaena inermis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Purpurea') is a low-growing, carpet-forming groundcover celebrated for its extraordinary deep burgundy-purple foliage. Fine, pinnate leaves create an intricate, feathery texture that spreads gracefully over rocks, along pathways, and between stepping stones. In summer, tiny globular reddish-brown seed heads rise just above the foliage mat on slender stems, adding a whimsical, textural accent that persists into fall.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCultivated from Professional Grade root systems, Purpurea Acaena fills gaps in garden beds and rock gardens with rich color while crowding out weeds naturally. Its dense, ground-hugging habit makes it ideal for slopes, crevice planting, wall edges, and container thrillers with upright companions. Highly adaptable and exceptionally resilient, it performs beautifully in full sun to part shade and handles foot traffic and drought remarkably well once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStriking Purple-Bronze Foliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep burgundy-purple finely textured leaves create a year-round carpet of rich color that pairs dramatically with silver, chartreuse, and lime foliage companions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuperb Groundcover Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dense, spreading mat suppresses weeds naturally while filling gaps between rocks, pavers, and stepping stones with effortless elegance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnique Ornamental Seed Heads:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small, globe-shaped reddish-brown burs rise above the foliage in summer, adding three-dimensional texture and seasonal interest through fall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrought \u0026amp; Heat Tolerant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Once established, handles dry conditions with ease — an excellent choice for water-wise and low-irrigation garden designs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile Placement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thrives in rock gardens, slopes, crevice plantings, wall tops, container edges, and between stepping stones in a garden path.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese 4\" healthy live plants thrive in full sun to part shade in sharply drained, lean-to-moderate soil — avoid heavy, waterlogged conditions. Water moderately until established, then reduce irrigation significantly. Best suited for USDA Hardiness Zones 6–9. Mature height: 3–4 inches; spread: 12–24 inches. Summer seed heads provide bonus textural interest. No deadheading needed; trim lightly in early spring to refresh the mat.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Planted Places","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48324808245462,"sku":"2ACNZBR4","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0293\/2496\/8075\/files\/ACAENA_inermis_Purpurea.png?v=1780616786","url":"https:\/\/www.plantedplaces.com\/products\/acaena-inermis-purpurea","provider":"Planted Places","version":"1.0","type":"link"}