Cestrum nocturnum
Family: Solanaceae
Night Blooming Jasmine, Queen of the Night, Night Jessamine, Lady of
the Night
Origin: Tropical America and the West Indies
large shrub 5-10 ft, small shrub 2-5 ft, full sun, semi-shade,
regular water, white/off-white flowers, yellow/orange flowers,
poisonous or toxic, fragrant, ethno medical, attracts butterflies,
hummingbirds, subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short
time Seaside, salt tolerant .
Night Blooming Jasmine is one of the most famous and desirable
fragrant plants. Flowers are pale yellow to white, open at night and
stay extremely fragrant untill sunrise. Aroma is sweet, pleasant and
intoxicating. These flowers are widely used in India and other
countries of South Asia for perfumery, medicinal applications and in
religious ceremonies. Some parts of the plant are poisonous. Growth
habit: bushy shrub that can be trimmed as a hedge or forms nice
round shape if you let it go. When you plant Night Blooming Jasmine,
make sure to water it regularly until established. Best location
will be near driveway, window or entrance, where the magic fragrance
can be appreciated.
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