Jasminum is native to Europe, Asia, and Africa. The name jasmine derives from Persian "yasmin" or "gift from god". Flowers from Jasminum sambac are what puts the jasmine in jasmine tea.
Although the flowers of some Jasminum can be scentless, they are usually grown for their well known fragrance. They are found in tropical and temperate regions in the woodlands, srubs, and rocky sites.
| Plant Types: | Interior Plant, Perennial, Shrub |
| Light: | Partial Shade to Full Sun |
| Height: | 2 feet to 4 feet |
| Width: | 4 feet to 6 feet |
| Zones: | 9b to 11b |
| Bloom Color: | White |
| Bloom Seasons: | Early summer, Mid summer, Late summer, Early fall, Mid fall, Late fall |
| Leaf Color: | Green |
| Special Features: | Not North American native |
| Shape: | Rounded, Spreading or horizontal, Weeping |
| Fertilizer: | Low-Nitrogen Fertilizer |
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Propagate from semi-ripe cuttings in summer. Can also layer in fall.
Evergreen and deciduous shrubs and climbers. 4 to 8 feet tall or more, depending on species. Often wall trained. Jasminum grows best in full sun or partial shade from the hot sun.
Yellow or white, usually fragrant flowers blooms at different times according to the species.
Fertile, well-drained soil.
Implement a low-nitrogen liquid fertilizer once a month during the growing season.
Trim crowded growth after the flowering season.
Aphids, mealybugs, and scale insects. Other problems include root rot, viruses, and fungal and bacterial leaf spots, all of which are quite common.