Monday, May 20, 2013

Confederate and Asiatic Jasmine


Because the the landscape is filled with the beauty and fragrance of the small white yellow flower of the Jasmine vine, I've heard the common misconception that the Asiatic Jasmine doesn't  bloom.
Asiatic Jasmine is a fantastic ground cover; thick, luscious, and green. And if left horizontal it will not bloom. But, if it is allowed to grow vertically it will bloom proficiently, with the same beauty and fragrance of its cousin Confederate Jasmine.

Confederate Jasmine with smaller yellow center.
Attempting to tell the difference between is quite  simple. First, I've found that Confederate prefers to climb while Asiatic seems happy to grow horizontally or vertically.  The tell tale sign can be found in through center of the flower. Asiatic has a larger yellow star, while the Confederate has a smaller yellow center.

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