---
product_id: 69296304
title: "- Yerba Mate - Ilex paraguariensis by Wellspring Gardens - South American Tea Plant - Cultural Heritage Tree - Exotic Botanical Energizer - Holly Family Plant - Starter Plant Herb Plant"
brand: "wellspring gardens"
price: "$71.94"
currency: USD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Wellspring Gardens"
url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/69296304-yerba-mate-ilex-paraguariensis-by-wellspring-gardens-south-american-tea
store_origin: US
region: United States of America
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# Evergreen holly family tree Regular watering, low maintenance Thrives in full to part sun - Yerba Mate - Ilex paraguariensis by Wellspring Gardens - South American Tea Plant - Cultural Heritage Tree - Exotic Botanical Energizer - Holly Family Plant - Starter Plant Herb Plant

**Brand:** wellspring gardens
**Price:** $71.94
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🌱 Own a piece of South American heritage and energize your garden vibe!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** - Yerba Mate - Ilex paraguariensis by Wellspring Gardens - South American Tea Plant - Cultural Heritage Tree - Exotic Botanical Energizer - Holly Family Plant - Starter Plant Herb Plant by wellspring gardens
- **How much does it cost?** $71.94 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/69296304-yerba-mate-ilex-paraguariensis-by-wellspring-gardens-south-american-tea)

## Best For

- wellspring gardens enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted wellspring gardens brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Cultural Energizer:** Harvest leaves to brew the iconic mate drink, rivaling coffee and tea.
- • **Sun-Loving & Resilient:** Perfect for USDA Zones 9-11 with adaptable sun exposure needs.
- • **Majestic 40-Foot Growth:** Elevate your garden with a towering South American evergreen.
- • **Beginner-Friendly Starter:** Ships as a healthy 3-8 inch baby plant ready for your green thumb.
- • **Low Maintenance, High Impact:** Requires regular watering and well-drained soil for effortless care.

## Overview

Wellspring Gardens’ Yerba Mate is a culturally rich, evergreen holly tree native to South America, growing up to 40 feet tall. Ideal for USDA Zones 9-11, it thrives in full to partial sun with regular watering. This low-maintenance starter plant arrives healthy and ready to cultivate your own energizing mate leaves, blending exotic tradition with modern garden style.

## Description

Elevate your garden with the vibrant allure of Yerba mate from Wellspring Gardens. As a South American evergreen tree renowned for its cultural significance and energizing properties, Yerba mate adds a touch of exotic flair to any outdoor space. With its potential to reach up to 40 feet in height, this majestic plant thrives in both full and partial sun, offering a versatile addition to your garden landscape. Carefully nurtured under your green thumb, this botanical treasure requires regular watering and well-drained soil to flourish. Ideal for USDA Zones 9-11, it's the perfect choice for gardeners seeking to cultivate a piece of South American heritage. Harnessing its leaves to create the popular energizing drink mate, Wellspring Gardens invites you to embrace the rich traditions and captivating beauty of Yerba mate in your own backyard oasis.

Review: Very healthy little guy!! It's taking off now too! - I was apprehensive about ordering a live plant from desertcart. However, I was pleased by the result. I waited about 2-3 months to write this to make sure it was doing well. It took a while to get going after transplanting into a pot, but then it really took off and is now growing like bigger by the day! Of course I have not had enough to drink, but when that comes, I will update this. One branch went a little crazy and is MUCH taller than the rest. I'm considering making a cutting from it to root so I can have two. Will update with news on that too of I remember. Anyway, I was happy with it! I hope you will be too!
Review: Best packing job ever. Plant came healthy and unstressed. - I've ordered a lot of plants off of desertcart and honestly this arrived in the best packing condition I've ever seen. I was worried because it kinda took a while to get to me and the box arrived at my door upsidedown. Other companies ship faster but they're always beat up because of the packing. I got a yerba plant and when I opened the box, it was completely undisturbed, no soil everywhere and it was easy to open without harming the plant. The yerba itself was healthy looking, no diseases or bugs/mites on the leaves... so far so good!

## Features

- MATURE SIZE & CARE GUIDE: Yerba mate, or Paraguay tea, is a South American evergreen tree in the holly family. Its leaves are made into a popular South American energizing drink (mate) comparable to black tea or coffee. Its average mature height is 40-feet-tall, Ensure full-to-part sun exposure, regular watering, and well-drained soil. Do not let dry out between waterings. Best suited for USDA Zones: 9-11.
- SIZE UPON ARRIVAL: A baby plant that is 3-8 inches tall will arrive at your home in a 3-inch-deep pot. Then, raise your new baby to maturity under your caring, green thumb.
- EVERGREEN TREE: Yerba mate, also known as Paraguay tea, is a South American evergreen tree in the holly family, offering enduring greenery to your garden space.
- ENERGIZING DRINK: Harvest the leaves of your Yerba mate plant to create a popular South American energizing drink called mate, akin to black tea or coffee, enjoyed for its stimulating effects.
- TRADITIONAL PREPARATION: The traditional way to drink mate is to place ground twigs and dried yerba leaves in a specially formed vessel made from a dried gourd and pour hot water over them. A bombilla, or metal straw with a built-in filter, is used to drink the liquid.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B018K1XLEW |
| Best Sellers Rank | #52,130 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ( See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ) #238 in Herb Plants & Seeds |
| Brand | Wellspring Gardens |
| Brand Name | Wellspring Gardens |
| Color | Yerba Mate Tea |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 111 Reviews |
| Expected Plant Height | 40 Feet |
| Expected Planting Period | Spring |
| Indoor Outdoor Usage | Outdoor |
| Indoor/Outdoor Usage | Outdoor |
| Manufacturer | Wellspring Gardens |
| Material Feature | GMO Free |
| Material Features | GMO Free |
| Moisture Needs | Regular Watering |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Pieces | 1 |
| Other Special Features of the Product | Low Maintenance |
| Plant or Animal Product Type | Herb |
| Product Care Instructions | Plant in well-drained soil, provide full to part sun, and do not let dry out between waterings. |
| Special Feature | Low Maintenance |
| Style Name | Yerba Mate Tea |
| Sunlight Exposure | Full to part sun |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Wellspring Gardens
- **Material Feature:** GMO Free
- **Color:** Black,Green
- **Sunlight Exposure:** Full to part sun
- **Unit Count:** 1.0 Count
- **Expected Planting Period:** Spring
- **Product Care Instructions:** Plant in well-drained soil, provide full to part sun, and do not let dry out between waterings.
- **Expected Plant Height:** 40 Feet
- **Moisture Needs:** Regular Watering
- **Number of Pieces:** 1

## Images

![- Yerba Mate - Ilex paraguariensis by Wellspring Gardens - South American Tea Plant - Cultural Heritage Tree - Exotic Botanical Energizer - Holly Family Plant - Starter Plant Herb Plant - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81ERKwaWwfL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color, Set** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Is it possible to grow in another country's?**
A: Yes these originally originate in northern countries (Colder climates) they don’t do bad in extreme heat either (though excessive temperatures can slow growth and stress plant causing less flowers and berries) 

Though research for this says extinct and found in Argentina is a bit inaccurate because over 100 years ago those seeds came from a northern country when Conquisidor attacked the Spanish

**Q: Is it possible to grow yerba in zone 7 where yaupon holly grows? also can they cross breed?**
A: In Florida grows great

**Q: Do you have any larger plants?**
A: No sorry, we don't. Thanks!

**Q: Are these male or female plants?**
A: Hello, these are male plants. Thanks!

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very healthy little guy!! It's taking off now too!
*by C***E on August 14, 2024*

I was apprehensive about ordering a live plant from Amazon. However, I was pleased by the result. I waited about 2-3 months to write this to make sure it was doing well. It took a while to get going after transplanting into a pot, but then it really took off and is now growing like bigger by the day! Of course I have not had enough to drink, but when that comes, I will update this. One branch went a little crazy and is MUCH taller than the rest. I'm considering making a cutting from it to root so I can have two. Will update with news on that too of I remember. Anyway, I was happy with it! I hope you will be too!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best packing job ever. Plant came healthy and unstressed.
*by B***Y on September 15, 2023*

I've ordered a lot of plants off of Amazon and honestly this arrived in the best packing condition I've ever seen. I was worried because it kinda took a while to get to me and the box arrived at my door upsidedown. Other companies ship faster but they're always beat up because of the packing. I got a yerba plant and when I opened the box, it was completely undisturbed, no soil everywhere and it was easy to open without harming the plant. The yerba itself was healthy looking, no diseases or bugs/mites on the leaves... so far so good!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Arrived healthy and well
*by T***N on November 25, 2023*

I was a little apprehensive about buying a live plant through the mail, especially because I ordered it during the winter and I was afraid of it freezing and dying. It arrived happy and healthy. It is just under 5 inches tall, I have had it for a week and it has just taken off! I would purchase more plant from this company again.

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*Last updated: 2026-07-08*