Trachelospermum asiaticum

Common Names

Asiatic Jasmine, Asian Star Jasmine, Yellow Star Jasmine, Asian Jasmine, Chinese Jasmine

Summary

Asian star jasmine is an evergreen climber and groundcover native to Asia (Japan, Korea, China, India) with glossy dark green leaves that bronze in cold weather and fragrant creamy-white flowers aging to yellow; it forms a dense mass about 1–2 ft tall as groundcover and can spread 10–12 ft, with climbing growth up to 15–20 ft on a structure.

Prefers full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil and is hardy in USDA zones 7–11; drought-tolerant once established, and deer- and salt-tolerant with general pest and disease resistance; maintenance includes pruning in early spring to control growth and propagation by cuttings or layering; suitable for containers and hanging baskets, as well as borders, erosion control, and climbing on fences, walls, trellises, or arbors.

Lifecycle

Perennial (can be grown as an annual in cooler zones)

Height

0.5-20 feet

Spread

10-12 ft

Hardiness Zones

Zones 7-11

Sunlight Requirements

Ideally full sun; tolerates partial sun, partial shade, and full shade.

Soil Type

Well-drained, fertile soil rich in organic matter

Soil Drainage

Well-drained, moist, fertile soil.

Soil pH

5.5–7.0, slightly acidic to neutral

Bloom Color

Creamy white, aging to yellow

Bloom Time

All year round

Foliage Color

Dark green, often glossy; may bronze-red in cold weather.

Fall Foliage Color

Green

Leaf Lifecycle

Evergreen broadleaf

Growth Rate

Growth rate ranges from slow-growing to fast-growing, with rapid spread and more than 3 feet per year.

Seasons of Interest

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Propagation Methods

Seeds, Cuttings, Division, Layering

Attracts Wildlife

Attracts bees, butterflies, other pollinators, and birds