Asiatic jasmine is much more drought-tolerant than most turfgrasses, and is cold tolerant, remaining green even after hard freezes. Asiatic jasmine is also very shade-tolerant, growing in deep shade where grass will not grow.
mrec.ifas.ufl.edu/faculty/rcb/Jasmine/introduction.htm mrec.ifas.ufl.edu/faculty/rcb/Jasmine/introduction.htm
While Asiatic jasmine is virtually maintenance-free, it is probably not ideal as a replacement for all turf areas or in all situations. Since it is vine-like and forms a mat of growth 12 inches or more in height, it is not as easy to walk on as turf.
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Browse pictures and read growth / cultivation information about Asiatic Jasmine (Trachelospermum asiaticum) supplied by member gardeners in the PlantFiles database at Dave's Garden. ... One drawback with Trachelospermum asiaticum is its rare blooming habit (in Florida), compared to T. jasminoides ("Confederate Jasmine".)
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Planting information about Asiatic Jasmine. ... TRACHELOSPERMUM ASIATICUM Asiatic Jasmine ... ASIATIC JASMINE Botanical Name: Trachelospermum asiaticum...
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Asiatic Jasmine is an evergreen trailing vine with dark green 1" - 2" leaves that forms a dense mat of attractive foliage that inhibits weed growth and controls erosion. Small white slightly fragrant jasmine-scented flowers may emerge.
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The Garden Rebel likens Asiatic jasmine to a thick carpet. It has a big family that consists of such specimens as the Texas long leaf and tri-color plants. ... When planting Asiatic jasmine, Sims says to place them about 18 inches apart. They're fast growers, and within a year they will more than triple in size.
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Browse pictures and read growth / cultivation information about Sacred Jasmine, Pikake, Asiatic Jasmine (Jasminum sambac) 'Grand Duke of Tuscany' supplied by member gardeners in the PlantFiles data... ... I planted this Jasmine in 1996 in my garden in St. Petersburg, FL (zone 9b). It is in front of my porch on the NE corner...
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Scientific Name: Trachelospermum asiaticum; Common Name: Dwarf Asiatic Jasmine ... Light Exposure - Full Sun/Part Shade ... Method of Propagation - Cuttage...
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We chose Asiatic Jasmine, and was that a mistake! The jasmine has taken over the property, and looks well on its way to taking over northern Florida. The only thing that seems to discourage it is fire, and I'm reluctant to burn down the house just to get rid of a plant.
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