Night Blooming Jasmine is a tropical shrub from the Solanaceae family that transforms gardens after sunset. Despite its common name, it's not a true jasmine, but rather a Cestrum species prized for its intensely fragrant small white flowers that open in the evening and release their sweetest perfume after dark. Hardy in zones 10-13, this plant thrives in containers or landscape beds, delivering ornamental appeal and intoxicating nocturnal scent that few other plants can match. The catalog sources suggest hardiness to zone 9 in protected locations, though zone 10-13 represents the reliable range for year-round cultivation.
—
Moderate
10-13
?in H x ?in W
—
High
Hover over chart points for details
The evening fragrance is genuinely remarkable, a strong, sweet perfume that fills the air once the sun sets, making this plant legendary among night gardeners. It adapts equally well to containers (where it can be moved indoors in cold climates) or permanent landscape planting in warm regions. The combination of tender tropical status, dramatic nighttime blooming habit, and vigorous growth makes it a conversation piece that performs reliably with basic care.
Night Blooming Jasmine is grown primarily as an ornamental plant valued for its dramatic evening fragrance. The flowers are the main feature, opening at dusk to release their intoxicating scent. In warm climates, it's often positioned near patios, bedrooms, or outdoor gathering spaces where its nighttime perfume can be fully appreciated during evening hours.
No timeline data available yet for this variety.
After acclimating your plant to outdoor conditions over several days, transplant into well-draining soil in a location with full sun or partial shade. In hot climates, afternoon shade protection helps prevent stress. Space according to mature size expectations and water thoroughly after transplanting.
Enter your ZIP code to see a personalized growing calendar for this plant.