Jenny's Garden...Plant images and gardening descriptions

Trachelospermum asiaticum 'Shirofu-chimimen'
(Japanese Star Jasmine)

 ...go back to Groundcovers Plants page...

...Jenny's Garden Home...


Image shows the beautiful foliage variegation of Trachelospermum asiaticum 'Shirofu-chimimen'

Trachelospermum asiaticum 'Shirofu-chimimen'
(Japanese Star Jasmine)

Family:  Apocynaceae
Origin:  South-east Asia
Light:  Sun-part shade/light shade/full shade
Height:  6-24"
Spread: 6-9"   
Blooms:   Fragrant, white, mid-Summer
Foliage:  Beautiful, small, variegated, pure white, red, green/white
Soil:  Moist, loamy with some clay
Water:  Drought tolerant
Propagation: Semi-wood cuttings
Uses:  Groundcover, trellis, gateway
Comments:  Trachelospermum asiaticum 'Shirofu-chimimen' or Japanese Star Jasmine is a beautiful groundcover.  The name in Japanese means 'variegated crepe paper'.  This is a colorful miniature variegated vining perennial plant.
USDA Hardiness Zones :  3-9