Varieties of Jasmine Plants

Diverse Jasmine for Every Garden

Jasmine plants (Jasminum spp.) offer a wide range of colors, forms, and growth habits—vines, shrubs, evergreen or deciduous—each with unique needs. They create vibrant presence on borders, arbors, and trellises.

Popular Varieties

Dwarf Jasmine (Jasminum parkeri)

Low-growing deciduous shrub, 1 ft tall × 2.5 ft wide. Slender spreading stems, mounding habit. Small yellow flowers in early summer. Dark green leaves in clusters of 3–5. Prefers full sun to part shade, well-drained soil. Zones 9–10.

Showy Jasmine (Jasminum floridum)

Semi-evergreen to evergreen shrub, 3–5 ft tall × 3–4 ft wide. Arching stems form low mound. Yellow flowers spring to early summer. Ideal for garden walls. Zones 8–10.

Carolina Jasmine (Gelsemium sempervirens)

Evergreen vine, 10–20 ft long. Twining stems hold fragrant yellow spring flowers. Drought- and wind-tolerant. Oblong green leaves turn bronze in winter. Full sun to part shade, well-drained soil. Zones 7–9.

Winter Jasmine (Jasminum nudiflorum)

Deciduous shrub, 6–10 ft tall and wide. Arching stems, broad spreading form. Yellow flowers late winter to early spring on old wood. Deep green lustrous leaves, bright green stems. Drought-tolerant, tolerates severe post-bloom pruning. Adaptable to clay and sand. Zones 6–9.

Selection Tip

Match variety to your zone, space, and desired form (vine vs. shrub). All need well-drained soil and sun to part shade.