Asiatic Jasmine

Asiatic Jasmine (1 Gallon)

A Versatile Groundcover with Year-Round Appeal — Perfect for Lush, Low-Maintenance Gardens

At Wright’s Market, we celebrate plants that offer both beauty and functionality, and Asiatic Jasmine is the perfect example. Known for its evergreen foliage and dazzling white flowers, this hardy groundcover adds a touch of elegance to any garden. Whether used to cover large areas, control erosion, or fill in spaces between other plants, Asiatic Jasmine is a versatile and attractive choice for creating a lush, low-maintenance garden.

🌿 A Rich, Evergreen Groundcover

Asiatic Jasmine is an evergreen, meaning it keeps its glossy, dark green leaves year-round, providing continuous color and texture. In the spring, it is adorned with small white, fragrant flowers that add a delicate charm to its dense foliage. Its spreading habit makes it perfect for covering large areas quickly, whether planted on the ground or in containers. Asiatic Jasmine is especially valued for its ability to thrive in both sunny and shaded areas, making it a versatile addition to many garden styles.

🌞 Where It Grows Best

Asiatic Jasmine flourishes in zones 7 through 10, thriving in full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a variety of soil types, though it does prefer well-drained soil. Whether you need to cover slopes, fill in bare spots, or create a lush, green carpet under trees, this groundcover is a perfect solution. It’s also drought-tolerant once established, making it an excellent choice for water-wise gardens.

📏 A Low-Growing, Spreading Groundcover

Asiatic Jasmine grows to a height of about 6 to 12 inches, spreading up to 4 feet or more with time. Its dense, mat-forming growth habit makes it ideal for filling in gaps, covering unsightly areas, or creating a beautiful lush carpet around taller plants. It works wonderfully as a groundcover in garden beds, along edges, or even as an understory plant beneath trees or shrubs.

🌼 Care Made Simple

• Water regularly to establish the plant, but once established, Asiatic Jasmine is quite drought-tolerant.

• Trim or prune the plant occasionally to keep it from becoming too unruly, especially if you’re using it as a groundcover or border.

• Fertilize lightly with a balanced fertilizer in the spring to promote healthy growth.

• Mulch around the plant to help retain moisture and keep the roots cool in warmer months.

Why We Love It:
Asiatic Jasmine is a versatile and beautiful plant that provides a year-round solution to fill in gaps, create beautiful groundcover, or add evergreen texture to the landscape. With its lush green foliage, small white flowers, and ability to thrive in a variety of conditions, it’s a great choice for gardeners looking for a low-maintenance yet elegant plant.

Plant Asiatic Jasmine for a timeless, low-maintenance addition to your landscape, offering year-round beauty with minimal effort.

Companion Planting Guide for Asiatic Jasmine

Pairing Asiatic Jasmine for a Beautiful, Low-Maintenance Landscape

Asiatic Jasmine pairs beautifully with a variety of plants, helping to fill in spaces, soften edges, and create an attractive groundcover that blends seamlessly into the garden. Here are some ideal companions:

🌿 Hostas

Hostas, with their bold, large leaves, are a perfect complement to Asiatic Jasmine. They thrive in shaded areas, where Asiatic Jasmine can spread to create a lush carpet beneath their large, heart-shaped foliage. The contrasting textures of the two plants create an interesting and balanced planting.

🌸 Daylilies (Hemerocallis spp.)

Daylilies bring bright color and bold blooms to your garden. Plant them alongside Asiatic Jasmine for a beautiful contrast of color and texture. The tall, colorful flowers of Daylilies rise above the low-growing dense foliage of the Jasmine, creating a dynamic and colorful combination.

🌿 Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum)

For a more refined, shaded garden, plant Asiatic Jasmine as a groundcover beneath the elegant, graceful branches of a Japanese Maple. The Jasmine will thrive in the dappled shade beneath the tree, creating a lush, green carpet that enhances the beauty of the tree's delicate foliage.

🌼 Coral Bells (Heuchera spp.)

The colorful foliage of Heuchera makes it a wonderful companion for Asiatic Jasmine. While the Jasmine offers evergreen coverage, Heuchera adds vibrant hues like purple, red, and silver to the landscape. These plants both thrive in partial shade and create a striking visual contrast with their differing textures and colors.

Garden Design Idea: A Tranquil Shade Garden with Asiatic Jasmine

Designing a Serene, Low-Maintenance Garden with Elegant Groundcover

Create a calming, peaceful space in your garden using Asiatic Jasmine as the foundation of a tranquil shade garden. Here’s how to incorporate this versatile plant into a serene landscape:

🌿 Design Overview:

• Theme: A shade garden retreat with evergreen groundcover and elegant accents.

• Key Plants:

  • Asiatic Jasmine (used as the foundation groundcover to cover large areas and soften edges)

  • Hostas (for bold, leafy texture and shade tolerance)

  • Japanese Maple (for elegant height and delicate foliage)

  • Coral Bells (Heuchera) (for colorful foliage that adds visual interest)

• Layout:

  • Use Asiatic Jasmine to create a lush carpet around the base of the Japanese Maple.

  • Hostas can be planted around the edges of the Jasmine, creating a contrast with their bold, large leaves.

  • Coral Bells can be used to add vibrant pops of color along the outer edges of the garden bed.

  • Incorporate a few stepping stones or a small garden path through the Jasmine for visual interest and easy access.

🌞 Care Tips for Your Shade Retreat:

• Water regularly until plants are established, then reduce watering as the Jasmine becomes more drought-tolerant.

• Prune the Jasmine occasionally to keep it from becoming too wild, especially if you want it to stay neatly contained around the base of trees or in specific areas.

• Mulch around the plants to retain moisture and prevent weed growth.

• Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer in early spring to promote strong growth.

This design will create a serene, peaceful retreat where lush greenery and bold textures come together to form a tranquil, low-maintenance garden. Asiatic Jasmine’s dense, evergreen foliage serves as a perfect foundation for adding color and interest with complementary plants.