Asiatic Jasmine – Trachelospermum asiaticum ‘Minima’

General Landscape Uses: Ground-cover

Ecological Restoration Notes: Erosion control, drought tolerance, low maintenance, improves ground cover

Description: Asiatic Jasmine is a dense, fast growing ground cover with an attractive shiny leaf. It is a versatile plant, thriving in the sun or shade, and is easy to grow.

Dimensions: 6 Inches

Growth Rate: Moderate to Fast

Native Range: East Asia

Native Habitats: Forest understories, along riverbanks

Soils: Prefers well-drained soil but is adaptable to different soil types once established.

Nutritional Requirements: Fertile soil

Salt Water Tolerance: Moderate

Salt Wind Tolerance: Moderate

Drought Tolerance: Moderate

Light Requirements: Full Sun t0 Shade

Flower Color: Creamy yellow or white

Flower Characteristics: Small, fragrant, star-shaped

Flowering Season: Late spring to early summer

Fruit: Long, slender, and pod-like, typically 2 – 4 in. long.  Goes from green to brown as it ripens.

Wildlife and Ecology: Seeds not consumed by wildlife.

Horticultural Notes: Grown from cuttings, layering, seed