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Star Jasmine (Trachelospermum jasminoides) Is Frost-Tender in St. Louis

Your new woody plant is likely Confederate/Star Jasmine, hardy only to Zone 9. In St. Louis (Zone 6), grow as patio plant summer, bring indoors winter. Makes excellent bonsai. Older plant may just be younger or different variety.

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