Star Jasmine Flower

Star Jasmine also known by its botanical name Trachelospermum jasminoides, is a beloved ornamental plant celebrated for its intoxicating fragrance, glossy evergreen foliage, and beautiful white star-shaped flowers. Though not a true jasmine it shares a similar aroma and elegance, making it a prized addition to gardens, patios, trellises, and fences across warm regions of the world.

Star Jasmine is a woody, evergreen vine or sprawling groundcover. Its shiny, dark green leaves form a lush backdrop for the showy flowers. These leaves are ovate and leathery, often turning bronze or reddish during cooler months, adding seasonal interest to the plant.The true stars of the show are its five-petaled white flowers, shaped like pinwheels or stars, which bloom prolifically in late spring and summer. Each delicate bloom exudes a sweet, rich, gardenia-like scent that intensifies in the evening air, making it a favorite near outdoor seating areas or windows.

From late spring through early summer, Star Jasmine enters its prime blooming period. The clusters of flowers are small but abundant, blanketing the plant in a blanket of starry white. The fragrance is one of its most notable features—a sweet, enchanting perfume that draws comparisons to orange blossoms and honeysuckle.The scent is especially strong at night, making Star Jasmine a favorite in moon gardens or near bedrooms and balconies where the evening breeze can carry its aroma indoors.