Plant Details

Jasminum officinale

Jessamine, Poet's jasmine

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General Information

Scientific name: Jasminum officinale
Also known as: Jessamine, Poet's jasmine

Plant Properties

Layer: Climber
Size: Large
Height: 10.00 m
Width: 10.00 m
Growth Rate: Fast
Leaf: Deciduous

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 6-9
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Light:
Partial shade, Full sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Flowers, Tea
Edibility:
(2)
Medicinal:
(2)
Features:
Essential 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