Ilex paraguariensis

Also Known As

Holly
Yerba Mate

Plant type

shrub, herb

size

H: 5'-30'
W: 5'-30'

planting zones

10a-11

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Ilex paraguariensis plant details

Ilex paraguariensis is a broadleaf evergreen herb or shrub with green foliage. In spring and winter white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ilex paraguariensis

Plant type: herb or shrub
Plant family: aquifoliaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 5 FT - 30 FT - wide, 5 FT - 30 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring and winter

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ilex paraguariensis

USDA Zones: 10a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Grow you own Yerba Mate and enjoy this popular South American tea as an alternative beverage to coffee. In Latin America, Yerba Mate is the beverage of choice and has a smoother taste than green tea, plus it's loaded with antioxidants. The plant itself makes a wonderful potted plant for its graceful full-leafed branches. Under warm temperatures, it grows throughout the year, even in the north as a potted plant with flowers arriving during the winter/spring months. The leaves can be harvested once the plant is established. Grow in full sun with temperature above 65°F for fastest growth.