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Water Requirements
Once established (12–18 months), Confederate Jasmine is drought-tolerant and requires minimal supplemental irrigation in South Florida.
Low water once established. 1-2x per week dry season during establishment. Very drought tolerant once established.
Soil and Fertilization
Fertilizer: Balanced 8-2-12 slow-release. Very low maintenance fertilization requirement.
Schedule: February and September balanced slow-release fertilizer.
Salt Tolerance
- Mature Height
- 10–30 ft
- Mature Width
- 3–10 ft
- Growth Rate
- moderate-fast
- Water Demand
- 2/10
- Florida Grade
- Florida #1
- Installed Cost
- $$
- USDA Zones
- 7b, 8, 9, 10a, 10b
- FLEPPC Status
- None
- Iguana Rating
- 5/10
Where to Buy in South Florida
Find Confederate Jasmine at South Florida nurseries — check availability and pricing at nurseries near you.
Frequently Asked Questions
How fast does Confederate Jasmine grow in South Florida?
Confederate Jasmine has a moderate-fast growth rate. In South Florida's warm, humid climate it typically establishes quickly with proper watering and fertilization.
Is Confederate Jasmine safe for pets?
Confederate Jasmine is not safe for pets. Apocynaceae family milky latex sap — mildly toxic to pets if ingested. Standard precautionary disclosure.
How much water does Confederate Jasmine need in South Florida?
Low water needs (2/10). Once established (12–18 months), Confederate Jasmine is drought-tolerant and requires minimal supplemental irrigation in South Florida.
Can Confederate Jasmine tolerate salt air in South Florida?
Confederate Jasmine has moderate salt tolerance (4/10). It can handle some coastal exposure but should be protected from direct ocean spray.
Is Confederate Jasmine available in Miami-Dade County?
In Miami-Dade County, Confederate Jasmine is classified as: allowed. Allowed.
County Availability in South Florida
Miami-Dade County
Allowed. NOT FLEPPC.
✓ Coastal OK
USDA Zone 10a–11. Tropical climate, year-round warmth and humidity.
View County Guide →Broward County
Allowed. Very common throughout Broward County.
✓ Coastal OK
USDA Zone 10a–10b. Subtropical with warm winters and wet/dry seasons.
View County Guide →Palm Beach County
Allowed. Extremely popular and cold-hardy throughout all Palm Beach County.
✓ Coastal OK
USDA Zone 9b–10b. Transitional zone with occasional winter cold in north.
View County Guide →Collier County
Allowed. Very common in Collier County.
✓ Coastal OK
USDA Zone 10a–10b. Subtropical Gulf Coast with seasonal flooding.
View County Guide →Monroe County
Allowed. Common in Keys.
✓ Coastal OK
USDA Zone 11. Tropical maritime, highest salt exposure of all 5 counties.
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