Asian Star Jasmine Groundcover | Trachelospermum asiaticum

1/3

Asian Star Jasmine

Trachelospermum asiaticum, Asian Jasmine, Yellow Star Jasmine

Evergreen, fragrant groundcover that thrives in sun or shade.

$16.90

Quality Guarantee

Free Delivery Over $199

+1 650-241-8858 (SMS ok)

Local Plant Delivery

Delivered by our local network

Current Nursery Inventory

Availability reflects current sourcing

Living Plants

Size, shape and branching naturally vary

Description

Asian Star Jasmine is a fast-spreading evergreen vine often grown as a dense groundcover for slopes, borders, and low-maintenance “green carpet” areas. It can also trail over walls or gently climb with support. In warm months, it may produce small, creamy-white to pale yellow, lightly fragrant star-shaped flowers.

Quick Facts

Processed facts

Light: Full sun to partial shade

Needs confirmation

Features:Foliage: Elliptical, deep green leaves with a smooth surface and thick texture; may develop reddish tints in autumn.Flowers: Small, delicate, star-shaped, five-petaled creamy-white flowers with a light fragrance; bloom in clusters at stem tips in summer.Habit: Evergreen woody vine or ground cover with slender, twining stems. Shade tolerant and highly drought tolerant once established. Low-maintenance and versatile.
Mature Height: 1–2 ft (as ground cover); climbs to 10–12 ft or more on support
Mature Width: 10–12 ft (spread)
Growth Rate: Moderate to fast
Key Advantages:Dense, attractive evergreen foliage with seasonal color interest.Fragrant summer flowers.Excellent drought and heat tolerance.Effective as both ground cover and climbing vine.Low maintenance and pest resistant
Landscape Uses:Ground cover for slopes or erosion control.Climbing on walls, fences, or trellises.Rock gardens and foundation plantings.Container or hanging basket displays.Underplanting for trees and shrubs

Faqs

Is Asian Star Jasmine the same as Star Jasmine?
Not exactly. Asian Star Jasmine is typically lower and more groundcover-like, while Star Jasmine is often grown as a stronger climber.

Will it climb a fence or trellis?
It can climb with support and training, but it’s most commonly used as a dense groundcover.

How fast does it spread?
Once established, it can spread steadily and fill in areas over time, especially with occasional deep watering.

Does it need full sun to flower?
More sun usually encourages more blooms, but it can still perform well in partial shade.

Is it deer resistant?
It may be less attractive than some plants, but no plant is fully deer-proof.

Can I grow it in containers?
Yes. It can trail nicely from pots; keep it evenly watered in containers.

📍 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.

Shop now

A good garden starts with the right size

Choose your starting point.

1 Gallon

A practical starting size for perennials, grasses, groundcovers, vines and young shrubs. Lightweight, easy to plant and well suited for projects that need multiple plants.

Explore 1 Gallon Plants

5 Gallon

A popular size for shrubs, screening plants and young trees. Large enough to make an immediate difference in the garden while still manageable for most residential projects.

Explore 5 Gallon Plants

Gallon describes the container size, not a guaranteed plant height. Individual plants vary. Contact our nursery for current measurements.

Discover More from Victory Nursery