Plant library
Ground cover
Asiatic Jasmine
Trachelospermum asiaticum
Zones 8–11
A dense, glossy evergreen carpet that shrugs off heat, drought, and shade — the standard low-care ground cover across the warm South.
Sun
Full sun to full shade
Water
low
Spacing
18-24 in apart; spreads 3 ft per plant
Soil
Any well-drained soil (pH 6.0-7.5); tolerates poor conditions
Difficulty
easy
Zones
8–11
When to plant
See care notes for timing in your zone.
Timing shifts with your zone — the Genie can pin down exact dates for you.
How to care for it
Plant in spring or fall, 18-24 in apart, and water the first year. Once established it needs no irrigation in most climates. Trim edges in late winter to keep it within bounds.
Good companions
Under palms and citrus, with liriope, sago palm, or as an evergreen bank cover
Harvest
Not edible; grown for its weed-suppressing, dark-green coverage.
Want a plan for growing Asiatic Jasmine?
Your Genie can give exact timing and care for your zone.
