| Yerba Mate | |
| Erva-Mate | |
| Paraguay Tea | |
| Brazilian Tea | |
| Congonha |
| Plant Habit: | Grass/Grass-like Vine |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Extremely acid (3.5 – 4.4) Strongly acid (5.1 – 5.5) Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 10b +1.7 °C (35 °F) to +4.4 °C (40 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 10b |
| Leaves: | Good fall color Glaucous |
| Flowers: | Fragrant |
| Flower Color: | Pink: tswhiiGere-hne Purple |
| Flower Size: | 2"-3" |
| Inflorescence Type: | Panicle Cluster |
| Uses: | Flowering Tree |
| Edible Parts: | Stem |
| Eating Methods: | Tea |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Birds |
| Resistances: | Squirrels |
| Pollinators: | Birds |
| Containers: | Suitable for hanging baskets |
| Miscellaneous: | Goes Dormant |
| Conservation status: | Least Concern (LC) |
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