JASMINUM. Widely distributed, both hemispheres. A large group of shrubs and woody vines, valued for both foliage and flowers. Their most consistent feature is the form of the flowers: A narrow tube and widely spreading “face” of several, usually narrow segments. Mostly sun or light shade, fertile soils, moderate to regular watering. Their hardiness is extremely variable.
nitidum (magnificum). Angelwing jasmine. A slowly growing shrub when young, becoming a vine of modest proportions (normally a little over 10’). It has 2-3" dark green, very shiny, pointed-oval leaves. It blooms mostly in summer, with a scattering of flowers at other times, these being about 1" across at the face, pure white above, dark red beneath, and sweetly fragrant. Around 25oF.
nudiflorum. Winter jasmine. An arching, slender stemmed shrub which grows as much as 10’ tall and 20’ wide. The supple stems are bright green in color. Three parted 1" leaves are dark and glistening during the growing season, falling away in winter. In late winter and early spring it carries bright yellow 1" blossoms with short tubes along the bare stems. A fine choice for spilling over fences and walls.
parkeri. Dwarf jasmine. A mounding shrub, eventually 1’ tall and twice that in breadth. The slender branches are dark green when young, neatly lined with divided 1" leaves. In summer—and often sporadically through the year—it is decorated with clusters of 1/2" bright yellow blossoms. A fine shrub for larger rock gardens. Sun, well drained soil, moderate to little watering when established. Probably hardy to 15oF or less.