Yerba Mate – Ilex paraguariensis Live Herbal Plant | Starter Size | Shipped in 3" Cup Traditional Tea Plant | Evergreen | Grow Your Own Mate

Start your own tea garden with this Yerba Mate (Ilex paraguariensis), shipped in a 3-inch cup with a healthy, rooted starter plant.

Yerba Mate is a traditional South American plant prized for its leaves, which are dried and brewed to make mate tea, a naturally energizing herbal beverage. This evergreen shrub or small tree features glossy green leaves and makes a unique and meaningful addition to edible or medicinal gardens.

With proper care, Yerba Mate can grow into a small tree and thrive in warm climates. It’s a rewarding plant for gardeners interested in growing their own herbal tea at home.

You will receive a plant similar in size and health to the one shown in the listing photos.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Yerba Mate plant
✔️ Shipped in 3-inch cup
✔️ Healthy, rooted starter plant
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information

Common Name: Yerba Mate
Botanical Name: Ilex paraguariensis
Plant Type: Evergreen shrub/tree
Growth Stage: Starter plant
Sun Requirements: Partial shade to full sun
Soil: Well-draining, slightly acidic soil
Watering: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist
Mature Height: 10–30 feet (can be pruned smaller)
Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Zones: 9–11
Container Friendly: Yes when young; transplant as it grows

💡 Care Tip: Protect from frost when young. Use slightly acidic soil and avoid letting the soil dry out completely for best growth.