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Yellow Star Jessamine
Trachelospermum asiaticum
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| Yellow Star Jessamine's slender stems form dense
tangled mats when grown as ground cover. |
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Leaves
Leaves are leathery to the touch and a
glossy deep green in color. Leaves are about 1/2 inch long and from 1/2-3/4
inches in width and are arranged in opposite pairs along the stems.
Flowers
The small, pinwheel-shaped flowers are light yellow and have a delightful jasmine-like
fragrance.
Fruit
Information not available
Stems
The smooth stems are reddish brown
and exude a milky liquid when broken.
Propagation
Yellow Star Jessamine is easy to
propagate since stems root where they touch the ground. It can also be propagated by
cuttings.
Landscape usage
Yellow Star Jessamine is best as a groundcover. It is beloved by commercial landscapers
for it's ability to form dense mats of attractive foliage that suppress weed growth. It is
often used in harsh environments and urban plantings. Yellow Star Jessamine also does well
in containers and looks good in hanging baskets.
Interesting Facts
Yellow star jessamine (sometimes
called Yellow Star Jasmine) is not in the Jasminum genus, meaning it is not a true jasmine
at all! Instead, Yellow Star Jessamine is in the dogbane family. |
