Plant Database
Star Jasmine
Trachelospermum jasminoides
Star Jasmine is the quintessential versatile vine, cherished not just for its twining growth and fragrant blooms, but also as a lush, evergreen ground cover. Its glossy, dark green leaves form a dense, year-round carpet or curtain, erupting in late spring and summer with a profusion of delicate, pinwheel-shaped white flowers that release a gentle, sweet fragrance, especially in the evenings. Exceptionally drought-tolerant and deer-resistant once established, it is a low-maintenance solution for adding elegance and fragrance to fences, slopes, containers, or shady areas where other plants struggle.
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Fragrant Starry Blooms: Produces abundant clusters of small, fragrant, white, star-shaped flowers from late spring through summer, filling the air with a sweet, jasmine-like scent.
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Versatile Evergreen Habit: Can be trained as a climbing vine (up to 10-12 ft. spread) on supports or used effectively as a dense, low-growing (1-2 ft. tall) ground cover or spillover plant.
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Excellent Drought Tolerance: Once its root system is established, it is remarkably drought-tolerant and thrives with minimal watering, ideal for water-wise gardens.
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Adaptable to Sun & Shade: Performs well in full sun to partial shade, making it a superb choice for brightening up shaded walls, north-facing slopes, or under trees.
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Low-Maintenance & Resilient: Deer-resistant, generally pest-free, and requires little care beyond occasional pruning to shape or control its spread.