Jasmine - Night Blooming

Name: Jasmine - Night Blooming

Botanical Name: Cestrum nocturnum

Zone: 8-11

Soil: Average, Well-Drained

Exposure: Full Sun, light shade

Bloom Time and Color: White - Mid Summer to First Frost - Blooms Repeatedly

Night-blooming jasmine is a fast-growing, evergreen to semi-evergreen shrub prized for its intensely fragrant flowers that open at night.

Common names: Night-blooming jasmine, Queen of the Night, Raat Rani

Botanical name: Cestrum nocturnum

Plant type: Woody shrub

Mature size: Typically 6–12 ft (1.8–3.6 m) tall and wide; can be kept smaller with pruning

Appearance

Leaves: Smooth, glossy, oval to lance-shaped, medium to dark green

Flowers: Small, tubular, greenish-white blooms that appear in clusters

Fragrance: Very strong and sweet, especially after sunset

Blooming season: Late spring through summer; may bloom year-round in warm climates

Growing Conditions

Light: Full sun to partial shade (more sun = more blooms)

Water: Moderate; prefers evenly moist but well-drained soil

Climate: Tropical to subtropical; sensitive to frost

Use: Garden shrub, patio container, hedge, or near windows to enjoy nighttime fragrance

Additional Notes

Flowers close during the day and open at night

Attracts pollinators like moths

Caution: Parts of the plant are considered toxic if ingested; not for consumption