Chinese star-jessamine

Chinese star-jessamine

Trachelospermum jasminoides

Trachelospermum
Apocynaceae
Flowering Plants
Zone 49
🌱 Beginner Friendly

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.

Toxicity Warning

Known to be toxic to dogs, cats, horses.

Care Requirements

Care Level

Low

Sun

Partial Shade

Water

Moderate

Growth Rate

Fast

Mature Height

240″ – 480″

Soil

loam

Life Cycle

Perennial

Spacing

36

Flowers

white

Watering Schedule

Every 7-10 Days • Water Deeply Until Soil Is Moist, Then Allow The Top Inch To Dry Before Watering Again

Soil pH

5.5 – 7

Temperature

-25°95°F

Mature Spread

up to 240

Root Depth

Medium

Foliage

Medium

Propagation: Seed

Ecology & Origin

Native to

Arkansas
China North-Central
China South-Central
China Southeast
Hainan
Japan
Korea
Taiwan
Tibet
Vietnam

Attracts

🐝 Bees
🐝 Butterflies
🐝 Moths
Safety & Use
Toxic to dogs
Toxic to cats
Toxic to horses

Sources

Data: trefle, aspca

Image: trefle.io — Taken Jun 11, 2018 by Pep Secem (cc-by-sa)

Hardiness Zones
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