Jasminum officinale
Plant Details
General Information
Scientific name:
Jasminum officinale
Also known as:
Jessamine, Poet's jasmine
Images:
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Plant Properties
Layer:
Climb
Format:
Large
Height:
10.00 m
Width:
10.00 m
Growth Rate:
Fast
Leaf:
Deciduous
Growth conditions
USDA Hardiness:
6-9
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acid Neutral Basic
Acid Neutral Basic
Light:
Half shade, Sun
Half shade, Sun
Usage properties
Edible part:
Flowers, Tea
Flowers, Tea
Edibility:
Medicinal:
Features:
Ethereal oil
Ethereal oil
Description
Flowers - They emit a pleasant fragrance. They can be consumed or used to flavor tea. Dried flowers can be used as a substitute for tea. An essential oil from the flowers is also used as a flavoring in various food products, such as maraschino cherries, pastries, ice cream, candy, and chewing gum. It imparts a floral and bittersweet taste.
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
01/09
End of Harvest:
31/10
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
|
Elaeagnus umbellata Autumn olive |
Elaeagnus umbellata can provide nitrogen fixation, improving soil fertility for Jasminum. |
|
Artemisia dracunculus Tarragon |
Artemisia dracunculus can repel pests that may harm Jasminum officinale. |
|
Hyssopus officinalis Hyssop |
Hyssopus officinalis can attract beneficial insects that help pollinate Jasminum particles. |
|
Calendula officinalis Marigold, Pot marigold |
Calendula officinalis attracts pollinators and provides a colorful companion for Jasminum. |
|
Lavandula angustifolia Lavender, Lavandula |
Lavandula angustifolia can repel pests while providing an aromatic companion to Jasminum. |