| Common Name: |
Orange Zest Jessamine |
| Scientific Name: |
Cestrum aurantiacum 'Orange Zest' |
| Other Name(s): |
Aka Orange Peel Jasmine, Jessamine |
| Category: |
Shrub |
| Habit: |
Woody |
| Bloom Color: |
Showy, long lasting clusters of bright orange tubules tipped in sunny yellow orange stars |
| Bloom Season: |
Mid-summer to mid-fall |
| Fragrance: |
No fragrance during the day, however as soon as the sunsets, the light, sweet, citrus fragrance begins to float through the warm night air |
| Foliage Description: |
Small oval dark green leaves |
| Height of Plant: |
4 ft. |
| Spread of Plant: |
4 ft. |
| Hardiness: |
USDA Zones 8a - 11 |
| Light Requirements: |
Full sun to part shade |
| Water Usage: |
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping |
| Maintenance: |
Relatively carefree |
| Other Information: |
Red fall color |
| Photographer: |
Susan Brown |
| Location: |
Zorro Garden |