The roughly 200 species from theJasminumgenus include both deciduous and evergreen flowering shrubs and vines.
Here are 14 true jasmine shrubs and vines to try in your landscape.
True jasmines (Jasminusspp.)
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It produces abundant large, fragrant, white flowers with purple undersides.
In northern climates, common jasmine is sometimes grown in pots and brought indoors for the winter.
Italian jasmine has glossy green leaves, fragrant buttercup-yellow flowers, and shiny black berries.
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Pink jasmine is not a clinging vine; it should be manually secured to a trellis or other structure.
This large shrub has an open, sprawling growth habit and is quite tolerant of drought.
It is sometimes known as Japanese jasmine or Chinese jasmine.
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This plant can get overly brushy if not pruned back frequently.
It is excellent for covering fences and trellises or training around topiary forms.
This is a fast-growing evergreen form that can quickly cover a small structure.
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It is usually planted in containers and brought indoors in cool weather.
It has a vine-like, climbing nature but is still fairly thick and shrubby.
This is the national flower of the Philippines.
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It can be trained onto a trellis or other support or pruned into a hedge.
This plant is sometimes categorized asJasminum simplicifoliumsubsp.
Winter Jasmine
Winter jasmine(Jasminum nudiflorum)is a medium-sized deciduous shrub with long arching branches.
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Bright yellow 1-inch flowers appear in early spring.
It works well as a ground cover on slopes or to cover retaining walls.
It grows relatively slowly and is resistant to drought and pests.
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It operates a range of soil types but will do best if planted in well-draining soil.
This jasmine is limited in where it can successfully grow since it is not a cold hardy plant.
It’s a beautiful filler plant and is often confused with star jasmine.
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Downey jasmine florals have eight petals and star has five.
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All jasmines will do best when grown in warm, sheltered locations.
Spanish jasmine, primrose jasmine, and common jasmine will have the strongest fragrances.
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No, common jasmine and star jasmine are not the same plant and belong to different families.
Common jasmine is a true jasmine from the Oleaceae family and star jasmine is from the Apocynaceae family.
Arabian jasmine(Jasminum sambac)is known to bloom all summer long and throughout the year.
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Jasmine is an ideal choice in warmer climates (zones 6 and warmer).
)as a good substitute climbing plant with attractive flowers and a beautiful fragrance.
Jasminum (Jasmine).
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Chrysojasminum parkeri.North Carolina State Extension.
Azores Jasmine (Jasminum azoricum).The National Gardening Association.
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