Trachelospermum jasminoides
Star Jasmine, Maile Haole
Description
Star Jasmine is an evergreen vine that grows 20' tall or a ground cover that reaches 1'-2' tall and 4'-5' wide. It has white fragrant flowers in the summer and can tolerate sun or partial shade. The star jasmine needs regular watering. Leaves are dark green, oval, thick, about 2" long. This is a great plant on a trellis, in containers or in a parking strip.
Plant Type
Ground cover, Vine
Height Range
1-3', 12-25'
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Summer
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate, Slow
Soil Type
Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Moist
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
Poisonous
Design Styles
English Cottage, Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish, Tropical, Woodland
Accenting Features
Espalier, Fragrance, Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Summer
Location Uses
Entry, Foundation, Patio, Swimming Pool, Walkways
Special Uses
Cascade, Container, Erosion Control, Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.