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Trachelospermum jasminoides

Star Jasmine

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Linda Engstrom

 

Description

The Star Jasmine is an evergreen vine that grows 20' tall or as a groundcover that reaches 1'-2' tall and 4'-5' wide. It has white fragrant flowers in the summer and can tolerate sun or partial shade. The Star Jasmine is also drought tolerant.

 

Plant Type

Shrub, Vine

Height Range

1-3', 3-6', 6-12', 12-25', 25-40'

Flower Color

White

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

Leaf Color

Green, Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half, Shade

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate, Slow

Soil Type

Clay, Loam

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained, Moist

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

Poisonous

Design Styles

English Cottage, Mediterranean, Seascape, Spanish, Tropical

Accenting Features

Espalier, Fragrance, Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

Location Uses

Entry, Foundation, Patio, Swimming Pool

Special Uses

Cascade, Container, Erosion Control, Filler, Mass Planting, Fire Resistant

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.