Asiatic Jasmine, Delivered and Planted in Cape Coral and Fort Myers
Asiatic jasmine is the dependable low ground cover for SW Florida, growing in full sun or deep shade and filling bare ground under trees where grass keeps failing. It forms an evergreen mat 6 to 18 inches tall, spreads by runners and needs little water once established. Plan on about two growing seasons for a bed to close in. We deliver and plant 1 gallon plants.
- Light:
- Full sun to full shade
- Water:
- Low to moderate; drought tolerant once established
- Salt:
- Moderate to high; fine for most coastal lots
Asiatic Jasmine sizes we deliver and plant
Every size below is planted by our crew, set at the right depth and watered in. Send the size and how many, and we text back a planted price, usually within the hour during the day.
| Plant | Sizes |
|---|---|
| Asiatic Jasmine | 1 Gallon |
Asiatic Jasmine in SW Florida, at a glance
- Mature size here
- 6 to 18 in. tall, each plant spreading 3 ft or more; it climbs a trunk or wall if given the chance
- Light
- Full sun to full shade
- Water
- Low to moderate; drought tolerant once established
- Salt tolerance
- Moderate to high; fine for most coastal lots
- Cold tolerance
- Very hardy; SW Florida cold does not hurt it, and a hard freeze at most browns the tips
- Growth rate
- Moderate; about two growing seasons to fill in
- Spacing
- 12 to 18 in. on center
- Florida native
- No, native to Japan and Korea
- Botanical name
- Trachelospermum asiaticum
Where Asiatic Jasmine works in a SW Florida yard
Use Asiatic jasmine where grass will not grow: under live oaks and cabbage palms, along the shaded side of the house, and on sunny banks you would rather not mow. Edge the bed with pavers or curbing so the runners stay put, and keep it off trunks and walls unless you want it to climb.
Liriope or mondo grass makes a neat border, and cast iron plant suits deeper shade.
- Ground cover under trees
- Filler for shaded beds
- Lawn alternative in shade
- Weed-suppressing mat
How our crew plants it
Clear weeds and old sod first, then loosen the top few inches of soil. Set 1 gallon plants at the same depth as the pot, 12 to 18 inches apart in staggered rows, closer if you want the bed to close faster. Water in well, and lay 2 inches of mulch between plants to hold weeds down.
New beds can be watered beyond your assigned days under Lee and Collier rules, so water often while the runners root, then drop back.
Care after planting
- Hand-pull weeds for the first year or two, because the mat only shades them out once it closes.
- Mow or shear once a year in spring, set high, to keep the mat low and thin out old growth.
- Trim runners back from trunks, walls, fences and lawn edges whenever they wander.
- Water new plants more often at first, then rely on rain in summer and your assigned days in the dry season.
- Feed lightly in spring and early fall with a slow-release fertilizer, and skip nitrogen and phosphorus from June 1 to September 30 in Lee County, Naples and Marco Island.
What to watch for
- Scale or whiteflies, followed by sooty mold, can show up as a minor problem, and yearly pruning to open the mat up helps.
- It does not stand up to regular foot traffic and will creep into lawns and up trunks if you let it, so edge it and trim often.
Asiatic Jasmine questions we hear
How fast does Asiatic jasmine spread?+
At a moderate pace. Plants set 12 to 18 inches apart usually need about two growing seasons to knit into a solid mat, and the summer rainy season is when they move fastest. Planting closer fills in sooner but takes more plants, and weeding matters most during those first two seasons.
How far apart should I plant Asiatic jasmine?+
Plant 1 gallon plants 12 to 18 inches apart, center to center, in staggered rows. Twelve inches closes the bed fastest, while 18 inches uses fewer plants and still fills in over about two seasons. As a rule of thumb, figure one plant for every 1 to 2 square feet of bed.
Will Asiatic jasmine grow in shade?+
Yes. It grows from full sun to full shade, which is why it is a go-to under live oaks and along north walls where lawn thins out. It may fill in a little more slowly in deep shade, and it needs regular water until established in either spot.
Is Asiatic jasmine the same as Confederate jasmine?+
No, though they are close relatives. Asiatic jasmine (Trachelospermum asiaticum) is a low, small-leaved ground cover grown mostly for its foliage. Confederate or star jasmine (T. jasminoides) is a larger-leaved climbing vine grown for masses of fragrant white flowers, so choose by whether you want a carpet or a vine.
Can I walk on Asiatic jasmine or use it instead of grass?+
Not where people walk. Asiatic jasmine puts up with an occasional step but thins and tears under regular foot traffic, so set stepping stones through it or keep it to low-traffic beds. As a grass alternative it works best in shade under trees, where turf struggles anyway.
How much does it cost to plant Asiatic jasmine in my bed?+
It depends on the bed's square footage and how tight you plant, since a 1 gallon plant goes in about every 1 to 2 square feet. Send the rough size of the bed and your address, and we reply with a planted price, usually within the hour during the day. Half down holds the plants and a delivery day.
Updated October 2026
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Tell us what and how many. Quinten prices it from the nursery's live list and texts you back, usually within the hour during the day.
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