Jasmine

Jasminum

Love, sensuality, purity (varies by culture).

Family: Oleaceae
Genus: Jasminum
Native to: Tropical and warm temperate regions of Eurasia, Australasia, Oceania
Bloom season: Summer, Fall
Type: vine or shrub
Height: 1–4.5 m
Sunlight: Full to partial sun
Soil: Well-drained, fertile
Water: Regular
Hardiness: 7–10
Lifespan: Perennial

Did you know

Jasmine releases its strongest fragrance at night to attract nocturnal pollinators like moths.
It takes approximately 8,000 jasmine flowers to produce just 1 gram of jasmine absolute, used in perfumery.
Jasmine is the national flower of Pakistan, the Philippines, and Indonesia.
Jasmine tea is made by layering green or white tea with jasmine blossoms overnight to absorb the scent.
Despite the name, 'Star Jasmine' (Trachelospermum jasminoides) is not a true jasmine.