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    Asperula nitida ssp hirtella

    Plant type

    perennial, groundcover

    size

    • H: 2"-8"
    • W: 12"-20"

    planting zones

    • 3a-9b

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    Asperula nitida ssp hirtella plant details

    Asperula nitida ssp hirtella is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In spring pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - 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 nitida ssp hirtella

    Plant type: perennial groundcover
    Plant family: rubiaceae
    Foliage: semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 12 IN - 20 IN - wide, 2 IN - 8 IN - tall
    Flowers: pink blooms in spring

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Asperula nitida ssp hirtella

    USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: wind
    Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Piatek collection from Sultan Dagh at 2100m, glabrous cushions of dark green foliage, sessile clusters of long tubed rosy pink flowers, ya can't have too many Asperulas

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    Gardening facts about Asperula nitida ssp hirtella plant

    How to Grow Asperula nitida ssp hirtella

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • wind tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink

    • Wildlife

      • bees

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • semi-evergreen

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    Zones

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    Size

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    Width: 9"-12"

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    • even moisture - regular
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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 2"-4"

    Width: 4"-12"

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    • regular
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