Star Jasmine - Monrovia
Best fragrant evergreen for gardeners seeking quick, low-maintenance privacy and coverage.
The Star Jasmine from Monrovia is a vigorous vine celebrated for its intensely fragrant, star-shaped white flowers that bloom from spring into summer. Its dense, dark green foliage provides year-round appeal, making it ideal for patios or entryways. This versatile evergreen can be trained on structures, used as a groundcover, or grown in containers. It grows quickly, tolerates dry spells once established, and attracts beneficial birds and pollinators, adding beauty and life to your garden.
$18.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.6
/ 5
Category Rank
864
/ 3268
#864 in Landscaping & Garden Plants
Price vs Category Average
-31%
Below average
Mature Height
20
/ feet
Who it's for
- Homeowners seeking a fragrant, sensory garden retreat
- Landscapers needing versatile, year-round evergreen coverage
- Busy gardeners wanting a resilient, low-maintenance vine
Who should skip it
- Hands-off gardeners avoiding frequent, aggressive pruning tasks
- Impatient planters wanting immediate, fast-growing results
- Northern residents living in regions with severe winter freezes
Performance breakdown
Fragrance Intensity
The perfume-like scent is powerful enough to fill an entire patio.
Growth Speed
Rapid vining habit provides quick coverage for fences and trellises.
Versatility
Adapts seamlessly from a groundcover to a container-grown climber.
Drought Tolerance
Established plants handle dry spells well with minimal supplemental watering.
Pollinator Appeal
Reliably draws birds and beneficial insects to your garden space.
Year-Round Appeal
Dense evergreen foliage maintains lush color throughout the winter months.
Key Specs
Mature Height
20 feet
Growth Rate
Fast
Hardiness Zone
8
Light Needs
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Water Needs
Moderate
Foliage Color
Dark Green
Flower Color
White
Growth Habit
Vine, Groundcover
Features
- Intensely fragrant white flowers
- Year-round dark green foliage
- Attracts birds and pollinators
- Versatile vine or groundcover
- Drought tolerant once established
- Fast-growing for quick coverage
- Suitable for coastal areas
- Ideal for containers
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the exceptional quality and robust health of the Monrovia Star Jasmine upon delivery. Reviewers frequently note the plant's vigorous growth rate and reliable establishment in various garden settings, making it a trustworthy choice for adding fragrance and structure. The strong, sweet scent is a major highlight, confirming its value as a premium landscape addition that thrives when properly cared for.
Know before you buy
While it is a vigorous vine that thrives when trained on trellises, fences, or arbors, it is also versatile enough to be used as a dense groundcover. If you want it to climb, you will need to provide a structure for it to latch onto as it grows.
Star Jasmine performs best in full sun to partial shade. Providing at least six hours of sunlight will encourage the most prolific flowering during the spring and summer months.
Yes, it is an excellent choice for containers. Because it is fast-growing, ensure your pot has adequate drainage and be prepared to prune it occasionally to keep it within the desired size for your space.
Once the root system is fully established in the ground, it becomes quite drought-tolerant. However, during the first year of growth or when kept in containers, it will require regular, moderate watering to stay healthy.
Star Jasmine is an evergreen perennial hardy to Zone 8. If you live in a region with temperatures that consistently drop below this zone, it is best grown in a container so it can be moved to a protected area during the coldest months.
It is highly valued for attracting beneficial birds and pollinators like bees and butterflies to the garden. Note that it is not considered deer-resistant, so you may need to take precautions if deer frequent your yard.
Still have a question?
Ask Hayley anything about this product before you decide.
Ready to buy?
$19