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    Asteranthera ovata

    Also Known As

    • Asteranthera var. ovata

    Plant type

    perennial, groundcover, vine

    size

    • H: 2"-144"
    • W: 12"-144"

    planting zones

    • 8a-11

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    Asteranthera ovata plant details

    Asteranthera ovata is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover vine with green foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with bright shade - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in acidic, average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Asteranthera ovata

    Plant type: perennial groundcover vine
    Plant family: gesneriaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 12 IN - 144 IN - wide, 2 IN - 144 IN - tall
    Flowers: pink blooms in summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Asteranthera ovata

    USDA Zones: 8a - 11
    Sun exposure: bright shade - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: humidity
    Soil needs: acidic, average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Freely branching or creeping with toothed, bristly, deep green leaves. Solitary, long-tubed, deep reddish-pink flowers. Native to Chile and Argentina.

    By: The Bovees Nursery

    Gardening facts about Asteranthera ovata plant

    How to Grow Asteranthera ovata

    • Sun Exposure

      • bright shade - mostly shade

    • Soil Needs

      • acidic
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Special Situation

      • humidity tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Flower Color

      • pink

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Wildlife

      • hummingbirds

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