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Asiatic Jasmine

Asiatic jasmine is a drought-tolerant, tough groundcover that could be a good alternative to turfgrass in spaces that are too shady or too sloped for grass. It has the glossy, dark-green leaves of other jasmines, but this low-growing shrub doesn't have showy flowers or fragrance.

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