Star jasmine is a fast-growing and fragrant evergreen vine that not only gives you great coverage & privacy as a climbing or creeping vine, it also bursts into blooms with incredible-smelling flowers in the spring. The plant is native to Asia, but is incredibly popular in the Southeastern United States and areas of California. In warm environments like these, star jasmine is also super easy to care for and grow. Just another reason we love it!
Star jasmine can grow as a dense ground cover, but we prefer to use it as a climbing vine. This does require a trellis, pergola, stakes, or some other structure for it to grow up. Those are easy to make and we have DIY tutorials for a wire trellis on a wall as well as a freestanding privacy trellis.
Star Jasmine Quick Facts
Here’s what you need to know about star jasmine at a glance:
- Latin name: Trachelospermum jasminoides
- Plant type: Evergreen climbing vine
- Flowers: White star-shaped blooms in late spring & early summer
- Sun exposure: Full sun to part shade
- Growth rate: Fast-growing (3 to 6 feet per year)
- Mature size: Up to 20 feet
- Soil: Well-draining loamy soil.
Continue reading Star Jasmine – Plant Growing & Care Guide at Young House Love.
