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    Asperula boissieri

    Also Known As

    • Asperula boisieri
    • Woodruff

    Plant type

    perennial, groundcover

    size

    • H: 1"-3"
    • W: 12"-18"

    planting zones

    • 2a-8b

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    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.

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    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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    aka Blue Woodruff

    Plant Type

    Annual / Biennial

    Zones

    1-11

    Size

    Height: 6"-12"

    Width: 9"-12"

    • sun - dappled shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Asperula orientalis flower by Karl Gercens III
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    Asperula suavis

    aka Woodruff

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover

    Zones

    6a-10a

    Size

    Height: 2"-4"

    Width: 4"-12"

    • sun - dappled shade
    • regular
    Photo of Asperula suavis by Arrowhead Alpines
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