Also known as Common White Jasmine · Jasmine · Jasminum
Jasminum officinale is a vigorous, deciduous or semi-evergreen vine or shrub. It features intensely fragrant white flowers, blooming late spring to summer, attracting pol
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full sun to partial shade for best flowering.
80% intensity
Keep soil consistently moist, reduce in winter.
70% intensity
Well-draining, fertile loam
50% intensity
Thrives in warm temperatures, hardy to mild frosts.
60% intensity
Outdoor, Greenhouse
50% intensity
Feed during growing season (spring/summer).
60% intensity
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | Yes |
Non-toxic to humans and pets. Flowers are used in teas and flavorings.
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Provide regular watering, especially during dry spells and the growing season, to keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Reduce frequency in winter when the plant is dormant or semi-dormant.
Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot.
Perform pruning immediately after the main flowering period to shape the plant, manage its size, and stimulate the development of new growth for the subsequent blooming season.
Systematically remove any dead, diseased, or crossing branches. For older, overgrown plants, a more substantial rejuvenation prune can be carried out in late winter or early spring.
Easily propagated by semi-hardwood cuttings taken in summer. Dip cuttings in rooting hormone and plant in a well-draining potting mix.
Can also be propagated by layering or seeds, though cuttings are most common and reliable.
For container-grown plants, repot every 2-3 years in spring into a slightly larger pot with fresh potting mix. If the plant is large, root prune and refresh the soil in the same pot.
Ensure the new pot has adequate drainage holes.
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Where Common Jasmine (Jasminum officinale) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Lamiales |
| Family | Oleaceae |
| Genus | Jasminum |
| Species | Jasminum officinale |
Similar in genus Jasminum
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