- Asiatic jasmine
Botanical name: trachelospermum asiaticum
Beginner friendly?: yes
Average size at maturity: up to 2.5 ft in height and a 6-10 ft. spread
Bloom time: spring/summer
Hardy zone: zones 7-12
Flower color: yellow
Foliage color: green/orange/yellow/red
Growth rate: can spread up to 3 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: ground cover
Light needs: at least 6 hours of light a day
Special features: cold hardy and drought tolerant
Watering instructions: keep soil moist for the first growing season, drought tolerant once established
Fertilizing instructions : apply a nitrogenous-phosphate-potassium compound fertilizer in the spring
Best time to plant: spring
Best type of soil: adapts to all kinds of soil
Companion plants: clematis, roses, lavender
Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans and pets
Invasive species: yes
