Asian Jasmine is a dense, fast growing, trailing groundcover plant for large areas. The small, oval leaves are rich green in color and shiny. Usually this plant is evergreen, however, severe cold may cause it to drop some foliage. It prefers moist, well-drained, well-prepared soil for best establishment. After the first year, it is drought tolerant. Useful as a groundcover in large, shady beds and under large trees. Also can be grown in hanging baskets and container plantings. Will climb with support. Tolerates deep shade to full sun, but like some shade in southern zones.

Height: 6" to 1' 6" Landscape Usages: Landscape Beds, Groundcover, Border / Edger, Containers / Planters, Erosion Control, Hanging Baskets, Outdoor Living Areas, Garden Pond, Entryway, Espalier, Foundation, Mass Planting, Under Shade Tree Foliage Color: Green Resistant To: Deer Resistant, Disease, Drought, Heat, Insect Type: Groundcover, Evergreen Theme Gardens: Japanese, Woodland/Shade USDA Zones: 10, 7, 8, 9

Spread: 2' to 3' Attracts: Visual Attention Characteristics: Foliage Fragrances: None Growth Rate: Fast Sun Exposure: Full Sun, Mostly Sun, Afternoon Sun, Morning Sun, Partial Shade, Mostly Shade, Shade Soil Needs: Ammended Clay, Average, Well-Drained, Moist / Well Drained Water Needs: Low

Asian Jasmine (Asiatic Jasmine) Feeding Instructions

Fertilize this groundcover plant after new growth emerges in Spring with a well-balanced, slow-release, "nursery-type" fertilizer, or a non-burning natural or organic fertilizer suitable for evergreen plants. For groundcover that covers a large area, it may be necessary to broadcast fertilizer with a shoulder-type or hand-held broadcast spreader. Of course you can always broadcast by hand, but this method doesn't always distribute fertilizer as evenly. You can fertilize thereafter, lightly, on an as needed basis. Irrigating after fertilizing helps water in the nutrients, and can prevent burning on newly emerging leaves. If you are ever in doubt as to how much fertilizer to apply, refer to product label for application rates and instruction.

Asian Jasmine (Asiatic Jasmine) Pruning Instructions

This groundcover may be trimmed using a mower at highest setting in late winter, and again in July if wanted.

Asian Jasmine (Asiatic Jasmine) Pest Instructions

This plant is generally not prone to serious pest or disease problems. In the event that a pest or disease problem occurs, treat with a product containing neem oil. Neem oil is a safe, triple-action product that can be used to control insects, mites and diseases. Always refer to product label for proper application instructions, and to see if your plant can safely be treated with product.