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Jasminum officinale (Common Jasmine)

Common Jasmine, Poet's Jasmine, Common White Jasmine, Jessamine, Poet's Jessamine, Summer Jasmine, True Jasmine

Jasminum Officinale, Common Jasmine, Poet's Jasmine, Common White Jasmine, Jessamine, Poet's Jessamine, Summer Jasmine, True Jasmine,Fragrant Vine, Fragrant Shrub, White Flowers

Sweetly fragrant, Jasminum officinale (Common Jasmine) is a large semi-evergreen or deciduous climbing shrub adored by gardeners for its vigorous habit, graceful look, and heavenly fragrance. In late spring or early summer, it produces a large flush of bountiful clusters of 3-5 fragrant flowers, 1 in. wide (2 cm), on strong twining stems clad with rich green leaves counting up to 7-9 leaflets. Blooming continues all summer until frost. Jasmine ranks as a top choice among tropical flowers for enthusiasts and gardeners.

  • Fast grower, Common Jasmine can grow up to 15-30 ft. (4.5-9 m).
  • Thrives in full sun to part shade in moderately fertile, medium moisture, well-drained soils. Best in a warm, sheltered location.
  • Virtually pest and disease free. Deer resistant
  • Prune out thin, old shoots after flowering. This advantage of blooming on new growth means plants pruned heavily in spring will bounce back and flower profusely in just a few weeks.
  • May be grown as a vine, sprawling shrub, groundcover, or in containers. Perfect for coastal gardens.
  • Propagate by layering, hardwood cuttings, or semi-hardwood cuttings
  • Native to Asia

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Requirements

Hardiness 7 - 10
Heat Zones 8 - 12
Climate Zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Plant Type Climbers, Shrubs
Plant Family Oleaceae
Genus Jasminum
Common names Common Jasmine, Jessamine, Jasmine
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Late)
Summer (Early, Mid, Late)
Fall
Height 15' - 30'
(4.6m - 9.1m)
Spread 7' - 15'
(210cm - 4.6m)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Average
Soil Type Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained
Characteristics Fragrant, Showy
Tolerance Deer
Attracts Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Garden Uses Arbors, Pergolas, Trellises, Ground Covers, Wall-Side Borders, Walls And Fences
Garden Styles Coastal Garden
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Alternative Plants to Consider

Jasminum mesnyi (Primrose Jasmine)
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Jasminum polyanthum (Pink Jasmine)
Jasminum nudiflorum (Winter Jasmine)

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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
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Requirements

Hardiness 7 - 10
Heat Zones 8 - 12
Climate Zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Plant Type Climbers, Shrubs
Plant Family Oleaceae
Genus Jasminum
Common names Common Jasmine, Jessamine, Jasmine
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Late)
Summer (Early, Mid, Late)
Fall
Height 15' - 30'
(4.6m - 9.1m)
Spread 7' - 15'
(210cm - 4.6m)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Average
Soil Type Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained
Characteristics Fragrant, Showy
Tolerance Deer
Attracts Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Garden Uses Arbors, Pergolas, Trellises, Ground Covers, Wall-Side Borders, Walls And Fences
Garden Styles Coastal Garden
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Do I Need?
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