General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Vine
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 10b
Plant Height: 10 to 20 feet
Leaves: Good fall color
Evergreen
Variegated
Other: Variegated shades of green, bronze, gold, yellow and white.
Flowers: Showy
Fragrant
Blooms on old wood
Flower Color: White
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Summer
Late summer or early fall
Fall
Uses: Groundcover
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Humidity tolerant
Drought tolerant
Salt tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Suitable for hanging baskets
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Japanese Star Jasmine
Also sold as:
  • Torafu
  • Ōgon Nishiki

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Location: Western Washington
Date: 2013-08-27
Location: Western Washington
Date: 2014-01-22
Location: Western Washington
Date: 2017-12-22
Location: Western Washington
Date: 2018-05-27
Location: Western Washington
Date: 2014-01-22

Photo courtesy of Brushwood Nursery
  • Uploaded by Joy

Photo courtesy of Joy Creek Nursery
  • Uploaded by Joy

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