| Confederate Jasmine is also known as Star Jasmine. | | | | Its need for light is also flexible. Partial shade may do |
| It is classified under the Apocynaceae or Dogbane | | | | good, as well as full sunlight. |
| family, with the scientific name of trachelospermum | | | | Thus, you will not have a hard time looking for an area |
| jasminoides. Confederate Jasmine is one of the | | | | where to grow this plant. Its tolerance for drought |
| evergreen vines. It can climb up trees with the height | | | | and consequently, its need for moisture, is moderate. |
| of 40 feet, using its roots to hang on. It starts | | | | A spacing of 36 to 60 inches must be followed. It is |
| growing with a dark and light green mixed hue but | | | | highly recommended to use a hormone rooting and to |
| eventually gets lighter as the growth progresses. | | | | do the propagation during the spring season. |
| You will also be delighted at the tiny flowers and the | | | | Its tendency to climb towering structures such as walls |
| fragrant scent that will sprout during the blooming | | | | and fences can be advantageous. You can also |
| period. | | | | make use of its wonderful scent. It is very flexible in |
| The vines of Confederate Jasmine entwine and wrap | | | | terms of appropriate soil type, need for exposure to |
| around each other. Cutting these vines will release a | | | | light and to water. Planting arrangements may also |
| white liquid. The oval, thick and shiny leaves, about 2 | | | | vary. It would be a good idea to grow the |
| inches long, have pointed ends. These vines are | | | | Confederate Jasmine in your own backyard or in your |
| usually found along trees, walls, fences and other | | | | own greenhouse. |
| towering structures. The Confederate Jasmine is | | | | Nevertheless, there are also disadvantages of growing |
| also available in dwarf variety for bonsai enthusiasts. | | | | a plant that can climb up the tree and add to its |
| The Confederate Jasmine originated from China but | | | | weight. Aside from that, some problems associated |
| has already become popular in the United States and | | | | with growing Confederate Jasmine are regarding |
| Europe. Whether your soil is alkaline, loam, clay, acidic | | | | scales and molds. |
| or sandy, the Confederate Jasmine will still thrive well. | | | | |