Groundcover and Vines – Confederate Jasmine

Botanical name: trachelospermum jasminoides

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: Twining stems climb 18 to 20 ft. tall. with support.

Bloom time: Spring into Summer

Hardy zone: zones 8-11

Flower color: White

Foliage color: Green

Growth rate: 3 – 6 ft a year

Pruning instructions: trim as needed

Propagation methods: cut a stem just below a node and place in water until roots start to emerge

Landscape use: Border, Container, Espalier, Ground Cover

Light needs: 6 hours of sun a day

Special features: Easy Care, Waterwise, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs, Fast Growing

Watering instructions: water twice a week during periods of heat and drought, otherwise water every 2 – 3 weeks as needed

Fertilizing instructions : apply a nitrogenous-phosphate-potassium compound fertilizer in the spring and once in the fall

Best time to plant: spring or fall

Best type of soil: loam

Companion plants: honeysuckle, clematis, lavender

Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans and pets

Invasive species: yes