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| Family | Apocynaceae. |
| Genus & Species | Trachelospermum asiaticum ‘Mandanianum’ |
| AKA | Trachelospermum crocostomum. Trachelospermum divaricatum. |
| Common Names | Yellow star jasmine. Asian jasmine. Asiatic jasmine. Japanese star jasmine. Dwarf jasmine. Small-leaf confederate. |
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| Size/Shape | Climber. Compact vine. Grows to 1-2’ in container. This vine does well in containers and is very attractive in hanging baskets. Slow to moderate growth. Twining. Initially slow growing. Woody climber. |
| Leaves | Deep green, shiny leaves. The small leathery leaves are glossy deep green and arranged in opposite pairs along the stems. |
| Flowers | Delicate yellow petals. The small pinwheel-shaped flowers are light yellow. Creamy white flowers. Flowers are produced on short laterals that grow from old wood. Creamy white flowers which yellow with age. Flowers look like jasmine. |
| Blooming Season | Blooms nearly nonstop from late winter to fall. Spring and summer. July to August. |
| Fragrance | A sweet fragrance. The fragrance of woodland wildflowers. Its sweetness intensifies after sundown. A delightful jasmine-like fragrance. Spicy fragrance. Heavily scented flowers. Delicious perfume. The flowers have a sweet refreshing perfume. |
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| Propagation | Easy to propagate by layers (stems root where they touch the ground) and cuttings. Semi-hardwood cuttings. Seeds. Cuttings during warmer months. 4-6 in (10-15 cm) long semi-ripe stem cuttings. |
| Soil | Prefers rich, well-drained soil but will succeed in most soils except those that are soggy. A light soil. Rich loamy soil. Humus rich. Loam-based. |
| Water | Does not like to be soggy. Prefers moist, well drained soil but will tolerate less than ideal situations and can handle short periods of drought once established. Regular watering. Not soaking wet. |
| Pruning | Prune in spring to maintain neat appearance. |
| Light | Full or partial sun. Tolerates deep shade, but prefers moderately shadey situations in hot summer climates. Can be grown in full sun if kept watered or temperatures are not extreme. When grown indoors, yellow star jasmine needs several hours of direct sunlight during winter. Full sun to full shade. Blooms best when climbing in a sunny or partially-sunny location (smaller or non-existant blooms when prostrate and/or in less sun). Full sun or partial shade. |
| Climate | Zone 8 and higher. Minimum temperature 35°. |
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| Source to Buy | Logees plant. |
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