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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

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) — white and yellow flowers in the garden; this plant can reach a mature height of 6 to 13 feet with an, image 102
Night Blooming Jessamine (Cestrum Nocturnum) — in height, with simple leaves and tubular, green-white flowers; lanceolate leaves measuring 4 to 8 inches long
Night Blooming Jessamine (Cestrum Nocturnum) — Blooms release a potent fragrance at night, attracting pollinators; especially in the growing season, image 107
Night Blooming Jessamine (Cestrum Nocturnum) — offering a substantial presence in the landscape.<br><br>Its slender branches are adorned with, image 88
Night Blooming Jessamine (Cestrum Nocturnum) — This species thrives in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 11 and prefers a warm; the Night Blooming, image 59
Night Blooming Jessamine (Cestrum Nocturnum) — so placement should be mindful of pets and children
Night Blooming Jessamine (Cestrum Nocturnum) — yearly pruning is recommended
Night Blooming Jessamine (Cestrum Nocturnum) — Though inconspicuous during the day; consistent moisture is crucial, image 92
Night Blooming Jessamine (Cestrum Nocturnum) — Contains toxic components; caution advised around pets/children
Night Blooming Jessamine (Cestrum Nocturnum) — in height, with simple leaves and tubular, green-white flowers
Night Blooming Jessamine (Cestrum Nocturnum) — but be cautious of overwatering to avoid root rot; shrub for full or half, image 71
Night Blooming Jessamine (Cestrum Nocturnum) — which are cream or pale yellow and measure up to an inch in length; offering a substantial presence, image 91
Night Blooming Jessamine (Cestrum Nocturnum) — sheltered location with well-draining soil; night Blooming Jessamine (Cestrum nocturnum) is an, image 60
Night Blooming Jessamine (Cestrum Nocturnum) — Regular pruning maintains shape and encourages flowering
Night Blooming Jessamine (Cestrum Nocturnum) — Thrives in well-drained soil with partial to full sun exposure; shrub with white and yellow blooms
Night Blooming Jessamine (Cestrum Nocturnum) — shrub with white and yellow blooms; yearly pruning is recommended
Night Blooming Jessamine (Cestrum Nocturnum) — consistent moisture is crucial; the foliage provides a lush backdrop for the tiny tubular flowers, image 95
Night Blooming Jessamine (Cestrum Nocturnum) — The foliage provides a lush backdrop for the tiny tubular flowers; blooms release a potent fragrance, image 90
Night Blooming Jessamine (Cestrum Nocturnum) — so placement should be mindful of pets and children; though inconspicuous during the day, image 73
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 87
Night Blooming Jessamine (Cestrum Nocturnum) — yearly pruning is recommended; contains toxic components; caution advised around pets/children
Night Blooming Jessamine (Cestrum Nocturnum) — which are cream or pale yellow and measure up to an inch in length; offering a substantial presence in the
Night Blooming Jessamine (Cestrum Nocturnum) — lanceolate leaves measuring 4 to 8 inches long; when included in a landscape design
Night Blooming Jessamine (Cestrum Nocturnum) — shrub for full or half; this nocturnal treasure provides an ambient and aromatic experience unheard, image 104
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