Jasmine – Jasminum spp.

Common Name: Jasmine

Botanical Name: Jasminum spp., JAZ-my-num

Decorative Life: Plant can survive for weeks to years, depending on the environment. Flowers mostly in summer but may flower throughout the year if conditions are favorable.

Flower Color: Pink, White, Yellow

Availability: Spring, Summer

• Member of the Oleaceae (olive family).
• Native to tropical and sub-tropical areas throughout the world.
• Common relatives include olive, privet, ash and lilac.

• Flowers star-like to 1 inch across, in clusters.
• Stems woody and mostly vining.
• Flower fragrance is sweet, intense.

Chill sensitive, store above 55 degrees F.

• Jasminum, ancient name of Arabic origin.
• Will generally do well in light levels at least bright enough to read a newspaper in comfort.