Chinese star-jessamine

Trachelospermum jasminoides

Also known as Rhyncospermum pulchrum, Trachelospermum divaricatum, star jasmine, Parechites adnascens

Zones 4–9Sun Partial SunWater ModerateCare Low

Flowering Plants · Native Plants · Jasmine · Vine · Evergreen · Fragrant · Climber · Ground Cover · Trellis · White Flowers · Shade Tolerant · Perennial

Beginner-friendlyAttracts pollinators

Toxicity: dogs, cats, horses — keep out of reach and wear gloves when pruning.

In stock at 3 nurseriesStock updated 9/10/2026

Confederate jasmine is a vigorous, fragrant evergreen vine that thrives in partial shade to full sun with moderate, consistent watering. Once established it is quite adaptable and tolerates brief dry spells, making it ideal for fences, trellises, and walls. Feed with a balanced fertilizer in spring to encourage lush foliage and abundant white blooms.

Growing conditions

The details behind the basics

Daily light: 4 hours
Watering: Water deeply until soil is moist, then allow the top inch to dry before watering again · Every 7-10 days
Maintenance: Low
Soil: loam
Soil pH: 5.5–7
Temperature: -25°F to 95°F
Cycle: Perennial
Propagation: Seed

Hardiness

USDA 4b-9b

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Form & growth

Mature size and habit

Mature height: 20 ft – 40 ft
Spread: 20 ft
Spacing: 36 in apart
Growth rate: Fast
Root depth: Medium
Flowers: White
Foliage: Green · Medium

Ecology & origin

Where it belongs and what it brings

Native to: Arkansas, China North-Central, China South-Central, China Southeast, Hainan, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Tibet, Vietnam
Attracts: Bees, Butterflies, Moths

Sources: trefle, aspca