Jessamine
Jasminum officinalefam. Oleaceae
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IOverview
Overview
Jessamine (Jasminum officinale) is a vine or shrub native to regions including Afghanistan, Bangladesh, China South-Central, East Himalaya, Iran, Nepal, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Tibet, Transcaucasus, and Turkey. Known for its edible flowers, this plant thrives in moist, light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay) soil with a pH of 6.5–7. It can grow up to 10 meters tall and is hardy in zones 6-9. The flowers are particularly notable for their light fragrance, making Jessamine both ornamental and useful in culinary applications.
Quick answers
What is Jessamine?
Jessamine (Jasminum officinale) is a vine or shrub native to regions including Afghanistan, Bangladesh, China South-Central, East Himalaya, Iran, Nepal, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Tibet, Transcaucasus, and Turkey.
What is Jessamine used for?
Traditionally used for stress & anxiety. Each claim is evidence-rated — see Section II for full citations.
Best for
Top 1 evidence-ranked use of Jessamine
Clinicaluses · safety · chemistry · dosagemedicinal profile
IIBenefits & evidence
1 claim · 0 sources
Benefits & evidence
1 claim · 0 sources- Traditional-use note: Jessamine appears in herbal sources around calming and relaxation traditions, often as a tincture. PlantSage presents this as ethnobotanical context, not as medical advice.
Traditional context only. This reviewed claim keeps the original moderate confidence level, but avoids treatment, disease, dosage, or guaranteed-effect language.
IV·bMixology suggestions
1 draft
Mixology suggestions
1 draftEditorial drafts. These pairings are AI-suggested from traditional herbal lore. Always verify with a qualified herbalist before brewing.
Jessamine support blend
generaltea
AI returned a direct ingredient list; normalized into one draft blend for editorial review.
Growingconditions · propagation · uses
VCultivation
Cultivation
Jessamine thrives in light to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soils that are light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay). It is hardy in temperate regions with zones 6-9. Propagate via cuttings or seeds. The plant can grow up to 10 meters tall and works well as a vine or shrub. For best results, maintain soil pH between 6.5 and 7.0. Harvest the edible flowers for use.
Light
7/10
Water
Moist
Soil
Light (sandy), Medium, Heavy (clay)
Hardiness
6-9
Habit
Vine, Shrub
Mature size
10.0 m tall
Soil pH
6.5–7
Seasonal calendar
Northern hemisphere · UTC month is September
winterspringsummerautumnwinter
BloomJFMAMJJASOND
For first-time growers
How to grow Jessamine for the first time
8steps
Start with a simple, low-maintenance vine that will thrive in your garden.
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What you'll need
Jessamine plant or seeds, potting mix, container if planting indoors.
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Best time to plant
Plant in spring after the last frost or in autumn before the first freeze.
- 3
Soil and container prep
Use a well-draining soil with a pH between 6.5 and 7.0, ensuring good drainage.
- 4
Sowing or transplanting
Transplant young plants from nursery pots into your garden or grow from seeds in containers.
- 5
First two weeks
Water regularly to keep the soil moist but not waterlogged, and place in a sunny spot.
- 6
Ongoing care
Provide support for climbing vines, prune occasionally to shape, and mulch around the base.
- 7
Harvest or pruning
Prune after flowering to encourage new growth and maintain size; flowers can be harvested for scent.
- 8
Common mistakes
Overwatering, planting in heavy soil, not providing support for climbing vines, neglecting pruning.
VIEdible & utility
Edible & utility
Edible parts:Flowers
Edible uses: Condiment, Tea
Other uses:Essential OilPest controlFragrance
Contextrange · companions · related
VIIDistribution
12 native · 15 introduced
Distribution
12 native · 15 introducedDistribution across4 continents· 12 native· 15 introduced
Europe6 regions
introduced (6)BulgariaFranceItalyPortugalRomaniaUnited Kingdom
Asia7 regions
native (7)AfghanistanBangladeshChinaIranNepalPakistanTurkey
Americas4 regions
introduced (4)CubaDominican RepublicHaitiPuerto Rico
Africa1 region
introduced (1)Algeria
Broader regions
native:East Himalaya, Tadzhikistan, Transcaucasus, West Himalaya
introduced:Yugoslavia, Leeward Is., Turkey-in-Europe, Venezuelan Antilles
IXSpecimen gallery
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Specimen gallery
1 imageXSee also
8 related
See also
8 relatedPlants you might compare or use together — scored by shared family (Oleaceae), common use cases, and growing requirements.
shared use cases
Different families, similar therapeutic role — good for comparing.
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