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Cestrum, Night Blooming Jasmine, Night Scented Jessamine, Queen of the Night 'Sunset Scentsation'

Cestrumnocturnum

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Family
Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Cestrum (SES-trum)
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Species
nocturnum (NOK-ter-num)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Pale Green
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size

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Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
By air layering
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
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