Asiatic Jasmine Shrub

A Blanket of Green to Cover the Ground Asiatic Jasmine (Trachelospermum asiaticum) is a tough and adaptable evergreen groundcover that tolerates heat, sun, shade and drought while being insect-, disease- and deer-resistant -- a true bulletproof plant! Asiatic Jasmine is not a true jasmine (although its common name hints otherwise), and although it doesn't typically produce flowers, occasionally you may see tiny star-shaped blossoms. It forms a dense carpet of leaves on 6-foot-long stems that fills in turfgrass-challenged areas and requires very little upkeep. A Workhorse in the Garden Asiatic Jasmine solves many garden problems, including: 1. Turfgrass alternative. No matter how hard you try, there are areas in your yard where you simply can't grow grass. Whether it's planted under trees or in poor soil, Asiatic Jasmine offers an option to growing turfgrass. As an added bonus, it's more drought-tolerant than turfgrasses, so you won't have to water it as often. 2. Sun or shade. Thriving