Oleaceae; native to the Himalayas and China.

Germination: For best results, sow indoors in early spring, maintaining a temperature within the medium of 70-75 F° during germination, which takes 20-25 days. Sow any time of year for greenhouse use.

Growth: Plant 4-6 inches apart in sun or part shade in a light, rich, well drained soil. Provide a trellis or other support. Pruning should be done immediately after flowering. Indoors, Jasmine will grow in either a warm or cool greenhouse, in full sun, with the soil kept evenly moist.

Appearance and Use: Use this shrubby climber as a screen, train it against a wall or other support, or grow in a greenhouse. An evergreen, it grows 8-20 feet tall with shiny, dark green, pinnately compound leaves. The clusters of fragrant, starry, bright yellow flowers appear in June and July.