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Night Blooming Jessamine

Cestrum Nocturnum

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Overview

Night Blooming Jessamine (Cestrum nocturnum) is an aromatic shrub reaching 6-13 ft. in height, with simple leaves and tubular, green-white flowers. Blooms release a potent fragrance at night, attracting pollinators. Thrives in well-drained soil with partial to full sun exposure. Contains toxic components; caution advised around pets/children. USDA Zones 8-11. Plant 4-6 ft. apart to allow growth. Regular pruning maintains shape and encourages flowering.

Sun Full, HalfWater High, MediumZones 10–11Type ShrubClimate Subtropical
Night Blooming Jessamine (Cestrum Nocturnum) — Night Blooming Jessamine (Cestrum nocturnum) is an aromatic shrub reaching 6-13 ft
Night Blooming Jessamine (Cestrum Nocturnum) — which are cream or pale yellow and measure up to an inch in length; offering a substantial presence, image 65Night Blooming Jessamine (Cestrum Nocturnum) — white and yellow flowers in the garden; this plant can reach a mature height of 6 to 13 feet with an, image 76Night Blooming Jessamine (Cestrum Nocturnum) — Though inconspicuous during the day; consistent moisture is crucial, image 66Night Blooming Jessamine (Cestrum Nocturnum) — Though inconspicuous during the dayNight Blooming Jessamine (Cestrum Nocturnum) — this nocturnal treasure provides an ambient and aromatic experience unheard during the daytime hoursNight Blooming Jessamine (Cestrum Nocturnum) — Night Blooming Jessamine (Cestrum nocturnum) is an aromatic shrub reaching 6-13 ft; thrives in, image 53+121

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
High, Medium
USDA zones
10–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Solanaceae
Climate
Subtropical

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Night Blooming Jessamine (Cestrum Nocturnum) — Night Blooming Jessamine (Cestrum nocturnum) is an aromatic shrub reaching 6-13 ft
Night Blooming Jessamine (Cestrum Nocturnum) — which are cream or pale yellow and measure up to an inch in length; offering a substantial presence, image 65
Night Blooming Jessamine (Cestrum Nocturnum) — white and yellow flowers in the garden; this plant can reach a mature height of 6 to 13 feet with an, image 76
Night Blooming Jessamine (Cestrum Nocturnum) — Though inconspicuous during the day; consistent moisture is crucial, image 66
Night Blooming Jessamine (Cestrum Nocturnum) — Though inconspicuous during the day
Night Blooming Jessamine (Cestrum Nocturnum) — this nocturnal treasure provides an ambient and aromatic experience unheard during the daytime hours
Night Blooming Jessamine (Cestrum Nocturnum) — Night Blooming Jessamine (Cestrum nocturnum) is an aromatic shrub reaching 6-13 ft; thrives in, image 53
Night Blooming Jessamine (Cestrum Nocturnum) — sheltered location with well-draining soil; night Blooming Jessamine (Cestrum nocturnum) is an aromatic shrub
Night Blooming Jessamine (Cestrum Nocturnum) — shrub with white and yellow blooms; yearly pruning is recommended, image 103
Night Blooming Jessamine (Cestrum Nocturnum) — Regular pruning maintains shape and encourages flowering; which are cream or pale yellow and measure, image 58
Night Blooming Jessamine (Cestrum Nocturnum) — Though inconspicuous during the day; consistent moisture is crucial
Night Blooming Jessamine (Cestrum Nocturnum) — The foliage provides a lush backdrop for the tiny tubular flowers
Night Blooming Jessamine (Cestrum Nocturnum) — This species thrives in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 11 and prefers a warm; the Night Blooming Jessamine is
Night Blooming Jessamine (Cestrum Nocturnum) — shrub for full or half; this nocturnal treasure provides an ambient and aromatic experience unheard, image 78
Night Blooming Jessamine (Cestrum Nocturnum) — When included in a landscape design; so placement should be mindful of pets and children
Night Blooming Jessamine (Cestrum Nocturnum) — consistent moisture is crucial; the foliage provides a lush backdrop for the tiny tubular flowers, image 69
Night Blooming Jessamine (Cestrum Nocturnum) — The Night Blooming Jessamine is relatively low-maintenance but is considered toxic if ingested; this, image 98
Night Blooming Jessamine (Cestrum Nocturnum) — Thrives in well-drained soil with partial to full sun exposure; shrub with white and yellow blooms, image 56
Night Blooming Jessamine (Cestrum Nocturnum) — shrub for full or half
Night Blooming Jessamine (Cestrum Nocturnum) — This species thrives in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 11 and prefers a warm; the Night Blooming, image 85
Night Blooming Jessamine (Cestrum Nocturnum) — this plant can reach a mature height of 6 to 13 feet with an equal spread; sheltered location with, image 61
Night Blooming Jessamine (Cestrum Nocturnum) — white and yellow flowers in the garden; this plant can reach a mature height of 6 to 13 feet with an equal spread
Night Blooming Jessamine (Cestrum Nocturnum) — Blooms release a potent fragrance at night, attracting pollinators
Night Blooming Jessamine (Cestrum Nocturnum) — When included in a landscape design; so placement should be mindful of pets and children, image 100
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