Confederate Star Jasmine -

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Looking for a fast growing, low-maintenance plant for your southern garden? The Confederate jasmine might be just the thing, which is hardy in USDA plant hardiness zones 7B through 10.
Star jasmine has small, glossy, dark green leaves that are evergreen foliage in warm climates. The fragrant white jasmine flowers appear in April through June, depending on your climate.

Confederate jasmine is a versatile plant. It has a twining habit and becomes a strong climbing vine when tied to a support — it can even make an attractive living fence. Grow it on a front porch or allow it to twine up trees. It is an excellent choice to cover an eyesore, such as an old shed or fence, or let it tumble down walls and terraces. It will not attach to masonry without additional support.

Confederate jasmine plants can also be used as a great ground cover. Simply pinch it back to control its growth. Treated this way, the plant will remain 12 to 18 inches high. Alternatively, you can grow it as a houseplant or container plant or even in hanging outdoor baskets.

Confederate jasmine isn’t picky about soil. It grows all types of soil, sand, clay or loamy soil and tolerates both acidic and alkaline soil. It grows best in moderately moist soils, though, so it’s a good idea to dig a little compost or leaf mold into the soil prior to planting. Space the plants 4 feet apart. Keep the soil moist throughout the first growing season as the roots become established. After planting, add two inches of mulch to conserve moisture in dry conditions. Once established, star jasmine tolerates some drought.

Confederate jasmine is a fast-growing vine, it grows so quickly that it needs pruning to manage its size and keep it where you want it. Use clean, sterilized tools and perform your pruning right after the jasmine has flowered and blooms have faded. (Clean and sterilize your tools after cutting any diseased areas before you continue pruning.) To encourage the Confederate jasmine to grow fuller and more compact, you can cut it back to just beyond where it was pruned the year before. Otherwise, cut any branches that are broken, damaged, dead, or appear diseased. Remove branches that cross others, cause congestion, or grow outward. Pruning helps keep the plant healthy by allowing air circulation and sunlight to reach the interior foliage.