Star Jasmine

Star Jasmine

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$46.90
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Star Jasmine

Trachelospermum jasminoides

A fragrant, drought-tolerant evergreen vine or ground cover for sun or shade.

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Description

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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Excellent Drought Tolerance: Once its root system is established, it is remarkably drought-tolerant and thrives with minimal watering, ideal for water-wise gardens.

  • 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.

  • Low-Maintenance & Resilient: Deer-resistant, generally pest-free, and requires little care beyond occasional pruning to shape or control its spread.

Quick Facts

  • Features:Oval-shaped, deep green leaves with a smooth surface and a thick texture, potentially turning slightly reddish in the fall. Small and delicate, star-shaped flowers with five petals, creamy white in color, and a mild fragrance. The flowers bloom in clusters at the tips of the branches during summer.Slender stems with twining growth habit.
  • Mature Height: 1–2 ft
  • Mature Width: 10–12 ft
  • Light Needs: Full sun to partial shade
  • Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Key Advantages:Drought-tolerant and low-maintenance,Deer-resistant,Ideal for vertical landscaping on fences, trellises, or walls,Excellent for slopes or rock gardens to prevent soil erosion
  • Landscape Uses:
  • Perfect for low-maintenance gardens, fences, or trellises. Can be used on slopes or in rock gardens to control soil erosion. Also suitable for hanging baskets or as a decorative climber on porches.

Faqs

Q: Is it a true jasmine?
A: No. Despite its common name and similar fragrance, Star Jasmine (Trachelospermum jasminoides) is not related to true jasmines (Jasminum). It is in the Apocynaceae family and is also known as Confederate Jasmine.

Q: How do I encourage more blooms?
A: Ensure it receives at least a few hours of sun daily for the best flowering. Avoid over-fertilizing, especially with high-nitrogen fertilizers, which promote leafy growth at the expense of flowers. A light pruning after the main bloom period can also help.

📍 Primary Delivery Area · San Francisco Bay Area

Local delivery across the Bay Area — and beyond.

San Francisco Bay Area is our primary local delivery market. Victory Nursery also serves additional California markets and selected extended delivery areas by arrangement.

Regular local delivery: San Francisco, Peninsula, South Bay, East Bay, Marin, Tracy / Mountain House and surrounding service areas.

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