Scientific Name
Jasminum multiflorum (Burm.f.) Andrews
Common Name(s)
Star Jasmine, Winter Jasmine, Indian Jasmine, Downy Jasmine
Synonym(s)
Nyctanthes multiflora, Jasminum congestum, Jasminum gracillimum, Jasminum pubescens, Mogorium multiflorum, Mogorium pubescens, Nyctanthes pubescens
Scientific Classification
Family: Oleaceae
Tribe: Jasmineae
Genus: Jasminum
Origin
Jasminum multiflorum is native to India, Nepal, Bhutan, Laos, Burma, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Flower
Color: White
Bloom Time: Fall to spring
Description
Jasminum multiflorum is an evergreen shrub with scrambling stems that grow up to 16.4 feet (5 m) long and can twine into the surrounding vegetation for support. The soft, downy hairs cover the oval, deep green leaves.
Blooming can occur throughout much of the year, as long as growing conditions are favorable. In its native range, flowering is heaviest from fall to spring. The clusters of white starry tubular flowers have a mild, sweet jasmine fragrance.

Hardiness
USDA hardiness zone 8a to 11b: from 10 °F (−12.2 °C) to 50 °F (+10 °C).
How to Grow and Care
Jasmine is a fairly flexible plant when it comes to sun and soil. It can flourish in full sun or partial shade, and it can be planted in well-draining sandy loam or considerably clayey garden soil. Jasmine plants should get plenty of sunlight, but they should be kept out of direct mid-day sun if possible. Working compost like moldy leaves into the soil and fertilizing lightly once a year in the spring is helpful. If growing indoors, make sure that Jasmine receives at least 4 hours in a window that gets full sunlight in the winter.
Because of their fast growth, make sure you space Jasmine bushes out considerably. Plant Jasmine from June to November, with at least 8 feet (2.4 m) of spacing between bushes. For indoor container planting, start in the autumn. Young plants may need support from staking.
Fertilize Jasmine with fertilizer higher in potassium and phosphorus than nitrogen.
See more at How to Grow and Care for Jasmine Plants.
Links
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