Purpurea New Zealand Burr lettuce continuing to push out blooms

continuing to push out blooms long after other varieties have gone dormant

flat-topped flower clusters and silvery-green foliage in a tidy

high-contrast color in cottage gardens

It pairs magnificently with soft blue geraniums

Large white daisy flowers with golden centers bloom from early to late summer (June–August)

Purpurea New Zealand Burr lettuce continuing to push out bloomsPurpurea New Zealand Burr (Acaena inermis '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