Asian Star Jasmine
Trachelospermum asiaticum
SKU
07000
Vigorous twining or sprawling vine displays small, fragrant creamy-yellow flowers. An effective groundcover, or give it support to climb fence, trellis, arbor. Good in cascading planters. Evergreen.
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Full sun, Partial sun
Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | trak-ee-lo-SPERM-um ay-shi-AT-i-kum |
|---|---|
| Lore | Despite its common name, this is not a true jasmine but does bear potently similar fragrance. |
| Average Size at Maturity | As a groundcover; 1 to 2 ft. high, spreading to 10 to 12 ft. |
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Design Ideas | This is a fine, quick-growing groundcover that may be used in the front of the border, to fill difficult sized planters or as coverage on banks and slopes. Exceptional for twining up chain link fence, trellis narrow balustrades and into pickets. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Growth Habit | Climbing |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Espalier, Mass Planting, Woodland Garden, Coastal Exposure, Ground Cover |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Soil Needs | All-Purpose Plant Food |
| Special Feature | Easy Care, Year-round Interest, Fast Growing, Bird Friendly |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. As a groundcover, space plants 5 ft. apart, (closer for faster coverage). Control weeds with mulch until the plants cover the area.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 7 - 11
Your climate may be too cold for this plant