Trachelospermum, Chinese Star Jasmine, Confederate Jasmine, Star Jasmine 'Variegatum'

Trachelospermumjasminoides

Family
Apocynaceae (a-pos-ih-NAY-see-ee)
Genus
Trachelospermum (tray-key-low-SPER-mum)
Species
jasminoides (jaz-min-OY-deez)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Textured
Height
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From semi-hardwood cuttings
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Montgomery, Alabama

Santa Barbara, California

Auburndale, Florida

Clearwater, Florida

Oldsmar, Florida

Atlanta, Georgia

Warner Robins, Georgia

Makawao, Hawaii

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Lafayette, Louisiana

Henderson, Nevada

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Fayetteville, North Carolina

Jacksonville, North Carolina

Okatie, South Carolina

Summerville, South Carolina

Houston, Texas

Richmond, Texas

Norfolk, Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
2
neutrals
0
negative
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M
Toa Baja, PR (Zone 11) | December 2012 | neutral

Looking to trade for a rooted cutting of this plant...I have lots of scented plants...Frank :)

L
Atlanta, GA (Zone 8a) | June 2012 | positive

Two questions, please: First, I've posted a picture of my plant labelled Snow-N-Summer Jasmine (Jazmin Snow-N-Summer) (Trachelospermum ja...Read More

V
(Zone 8a) | April 2012 | positive

Extremely fast grower but didn't bloom for me until its 3rd season.

M
M
Jacksonville, NC | October 2009 | neutral

I planted Confederate Jasmine about 4 years ago and it has taken off like crazy with the evergreen leaves, however, it has only bloomed o...Read More

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