Orange Jessamine

Orange Jessamine

Scientific Name

Cestrum aurantiacum

Geographical Considerations

Will this plant grow in my area?

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Hardiness Zones

8a to 11

This plant is not native to Florida.

Yard Conditions

Will this plant grow in my yard?

Optimal Light

Orange Jessamine grows best in Partial Shade.

Light Range

It performs in Partial Shade to Full Sun

Soil Texture

Any Texture

Soil Moisture

Well Drained

Soil pH

Slightly Acid to Slightly Alkaline (6.0-7.2)

Salt Tolerance

Medium

DroughtTolerance

Medium

Wind Resistance

Not known

Toxicity

Not known

Nematode Tolerance

Not known

Appearance

What will it look like as it grows?

Plant Type

  • Shrubs - Large

Plant Shape

  • Upright

Leaf Persistence

Orange Jessamine is Evergreen

Spread

6-8 feet

Height

4-10 feet

Growth Rate

Fast

Leaf Size

Medium

Leaf Texture

Medium

Flower Size

Large

Flower Month

  • July
  • August
  • September
  • October
  • November

Flower Color

  • Yellow
  • Orange

Plant Role for Butterflies

Nectar

Additional Detail

Pests/Diseases: susceptible to some pests or diseases | attracts butterflies, hummingbirds, other birds

UF IFAS Ext FFL