Shrub
Night-Blooming Jasmine
Cestrum nocturnum
Monrovia® varieties
Traits
Varieties We Carry
StandardCestrum nocturnum
Sizes & Pricing
#2MonroviaFrom$49.95
3 galFrom$14.95
Fresh this week. Last restocked Jun 15.
LightFull Sun, Part Shade
WaterModerate
Mature size8-12 feet × 4-6 feet
About Night-Blooming Jasmine
Night-Blooming Jasmine (Cestrum nocturnum) is a fast-growing tropical evergreen shrub prized for its intensely fragrant, small tubular greenish-white flowers that open at night. In NE Florida (zone 9b) it is root-hardy but may die back in hard freezes, re-sprouting vigorously in spring. Note: UF/IFAS classifies it as high invasion risk — remove berries promptly to prevent spread. Starting at $14.95.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Spring, Summer, Fall
- Growth Rate
- Fast
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Soil
- Sandy, Loam, Well-drained
Care essentials
Light
Plant Night-Blooming Jasmine in full sun to part shade; full sun produces the heaviest bloom. In NE Florida, a south-facing, wind-sheltered location helps protect against occasional winter freezes that may kill top growth.
Water
Water regularly during establishment, then reduce to moderate irrigation once established; this shrub is moderately drought tolerant but blooms best with consistent moisture. Avoid waterlogged conditions.
Soil & Fertilizer
Grows in most well-drained soils, including NE Florida's sandy loams. Fertilize three times per year (spring, summer, early fall) with a balanced granular fertilizer to sustain vigorous growth and repeat bloom. Hard prune in spring if winter dieback occurs. Note: UF/IFAS rates this species as high invasion risk — remove berries before they ripen to limit spread.
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Common questions
Is Night-Blooming Jasmine a good plant for St. Augustine?
Night-Blooming Jasmine is a shrub for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, reaching 8-12 feet × 4-6 feet.
Care information verified from
Last reviewed June 2026. Our care guidance comes from trusted horticulture sources and decades of helping St. Augustine gardeners. Conditions here can vary dramatically from one area to the next, so come ask us and we'll tailor it to your yard.