A nice plant on your patio or deck, our evergreen Yerba Mate plants will provide abundant foliage for making this tasty and nutritious tea.
Latin Name: Ilex paraguariensis
Site and Soil: Yerba Mate like 1/2 day to full sun and coarse, well-drained, potting soil.
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Hardiness: Yerba Mate is hardy to about 25° F.
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Size at Maturity: 5-6 ft. in height when pruned.
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Pests & Diseases: Yerba Mate is not bohtered by pests or diseases.
USDA Zone: 9
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