Light
Full sun to part shade. Afternoon shade in the hottest areas.
Growing guide · Shrubs
Trachelospermum jasminoides
How to grow Star Jasmine.
The patio smells like this in May.
- Light
- Full sun, part sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Zones
- 8–10
- Size
- Climbs 10–20 ft; 1–2 ft tall as ground cover
- Spacing
- 5–6 ft apart on a fence; 3 ft as ground cover.
- Pets
- Pet-safe
Water
Weekly the first summer. Then water in dry spells.
Planting and soil
Spring or fall at the base of a trellis, fence or arbor.
Feeding
Balanced fertilizer in spring.
Pruning
Trim and train after flowering. Cut back hard every few years to renew.
Through the year
Flowers late spring into early summer. Evergreen all year; some leaves redden in cold.
If something's off
Scale and sooty mold on stressed plants. Leaves burn below about 15°F. Non-toxic to cats and dogs.
Why we stock it: Fragrance, evergreen cover and a pet-friendly plant in one.
Star Jasminefrom $49.95 · Arrives alive, or we replace it
Star Jasminefrom $49.95 · Arrives alive, or we replace it