General Landscape Uses: Ground-cover
Ecological Restoration Notes: Erosion control, drought tolerance, low maintenance, improves ground cover
Description: Asiatic Jasmine is a dense, fast growing ground cover with an attractive shiny leaf. It is a versatile plant, thriving in the sun or shade, and is easy to grow.
Dimensions: 6 Inches
Growth Rate: Moderate to Fast
Native Range: East Asia
Native Habitats: Forest understories, along riverbanks
Soils: Prefers well-drained soil but is adaptable to different soil types once established.
Nutritional Requirements: Fertile soil
Salt Water Tolerance: Moderate
Salt Wind Tolerance: Moderate
Drought Tolerance: Moderate
Light Requirements: Full Sun t0 Shade
Flower Color: Creamy yellow or white
Flower Characteristics: Small, fragrant, star-shaped
Flowering Season: Late spring to early summer
Fruit: Long, slender, and pod-like, typically 2 – 4 in. long. Goes from green to brown as it ripens.
Wildlife and Ecology: Seeds not consumed by wildlife.
Horticultural Notes: Grown from cuttings, layering, seed
Comments:
Carl Jernsted –
Great ground cover.