Night-Blooming Jasmine
Cestrum nocturnum
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Varieties We Bring In
Last received Jul 16, 2026.
We bring this in seasonally, so what is on the lot changes week to week. A received date shows when it last came in, not that it is here today.
Call (904) 471-0440 to confirm this plant and size before you make the trip.
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
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 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.
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.