Asperula boissieri
Also Known As
- Asperula boisieri
- Woodruff
Plant type
perennial, groundcover
size
- H: 1"-3"
- W: 12"-18"
planting zones
- 2a-8b
Asperula boissieri plant details
Asperula boissieri is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with blue and green foliage. In spring and summer pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something wind tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Asperula boissieri
- Plant type: perennial groundcover
- Plant family: rubiaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue and green
- Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 1 IN - 3 IN - tall
- Flowers: pink blooms in spring and summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Asperula boissieri
- USDA Zones: 2a - 8b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: regular
- Resistant to: wind
- Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Native to alpine regions of southern Greece, boisieri is an incredible thing, mats of bluish-gray-green foliage to 30cm across, clusters of sugar pink flowers, according to the AGS Encyclopedia all attempts at cultivation have been unsuccessful, hey ours aren't dead? yet.
Gardening facts about Asperula boissieri plant
How to Grow Asperula boissieri
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- wind tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- pink
Wildlife
- bees
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 9"-12"
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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- sun - dappled shade
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