Jasminum officinale 'Old Portland'

Common name(s): poet's jasmine, common jasmine, true jasmine

Description: perennial; one of our favorite introductions by Xera Plants Inc. of Portland. Unusually fragrant at all hours of the day when in bloom and particularly vigorous in our garden. A semi-evergreen vine that excels at covering fences, trellises and/or ugly poles and objects. Abundant blooms of sweetly fragrant white flowers throughout the summer.

Height: to 15 ft. Spread: to 10 ft.

Position: full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil

Uses: ornamental

Winter Hardiness: to 0 F and below

Drought: adapted to 3 months of summer drought