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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 10–11Climate 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

Family
Solanaceae
Climate
Subtropical

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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) — When included in a landscape design; so placement should be mindful of pets and children, image 100
Night Blooming Jessamine (Cestrum Nocturnum) — especially in the growing season; but be cautious of overwatering to avoid root rot, image 96
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) — this nocturnal treasure provides an ambient and aromatic experience unheard during the daytime, image 101
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) — Blooms release a potent fragrance at night, attracting pollinators; especially in the growing season, image 107
Night Blooming Jessamine (Cestrum Nocturnum) — shrub with white and yellow blooms; yearly pruning is recommended, image 103
Night Blooming Jessamine (Cestrum Nocturnum) — shrub for full or half; this nocturnal treasure provides an ambient and aromatic experience unheard, image 104
Night Blooming Jessamine (Cestrum Nocturnum) — in height, with simple leaves and tubular, green-white flowers; lanceolate leaves measuring 4 to 8, image 106
Night Blooming Jessamine (Cestrum Nocturnum) — Night Blooming Jessamine (Cestrum nocturnum) is an aromatic shrub reaching 6-13 ft; thrives in, image 105
Night Blooming Jessamine (Cestrum Nocturnum) — Thrives in well-drained soil with partial to full sun exposure; shrub with white and yellow blooms, image 108

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