Originating from the jasminum genus, there are about 200 species that include both deciduous and evergreen flowering shrubs and vines Jasmine can be either deciduous or evergreen, and can be erect, spreading, or climbing shrubs and vines The leaves are borne in opposing or alternating arrangement and can be of simple, trifoliate, or pinnate formation The flowers are typically around 2.5 cm (0.98 in) in diameter. Learn everything you need to know to grow jasmine, a perennial vine or shrub beloved its sweet scent. The common jasmine is a vining shrub that has a very fragrant smell that is appealing
It produces clusters of three to five white flowers from late summer to early fall Learn how to grow and care for this plant with the old farmer's almanac growing guide. The plants are native to tropical and to some temperate areas of the old world Several are cultivated as ornamentals A number of unrelated plants with fragrant flowers are also known as jasmines. The jasmine plant blooms in summer and is known for its exotic fragrance on warm evenings
