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Asperula suavis

Also Known As

  • Woodruff

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

  • H: 2"-4"
  • W: 4"-12"

planting zones

  • 6a-10a

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Asperula suavis plant details

Asperula suavis is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Asperula suavis

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: rubiaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 4 IN - 12 IN - wide, 2 IN - 4 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Asperula suavis

USDA Zones: 6a - 10a
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Grown from Josef Jurasek's seed banked material from an old Turkish collection that germinated very well, I don't have data but suavis is a rare Turkish endemic that grows in the Black Sea costal regions, forget about checking your garden books for this one, its an almost unheard of rarity.

Gardening facts about Asperula suavis plant

How to Grow Asperula suavis

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - dappled shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • bees
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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