Asperula daphneola (Asperula)
Botanical Information
| Family | Rubiaceae |
| Genus | Asperula |
| Species | daphneola |
| Category | Perennials |
| Origin | Native to Turkey. |
| Pronunciation |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 5 - 9 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 4a - Requires cool season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H4 - H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -35 - (-1) |
| Temperature (°F) | -30 - 30 |
| Growth | Slow |
| Flowering Period | April, May, June |
Description and Growing Information
| Notable Specimens | The A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada. |
| Leaf Description | Leaves overlap and measure at 2-4 mm long. Lanceolate at the base, linear and measure up to 1 cm long above, hispid and aristate, grey-green in colour. |
| Flower Description | Flowers grow to 1-1.2 cm long or more, pink colour, funnel-shaped. |
Photographs
