Trachelospermum, Asiatic Jasmine, Dwarf Confederate Jasmine, Japanese Star Jasmine
Trachelospermumasiaticum 'Torafu'

Family: Apocynaceae (a-pos-ih-NAY-see-ee)
Genus: Trachelospermum (tray-key-low-SPER-mum)
Species: asiaticum (a-see-AT-ee-kum)
Cultivar: Torafu

Category
Groundcovers
Vines and Climbers

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade

Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Good Fall Color

Foliage Color
Chartreuse/Yellow
Orange/Apricot

Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color
Inconspicuous/none

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting