Crape Jasmine, Crepe Jasmine, Banana Bush, Native Gardenia

I have some plants that are region 10 outside in the garden. Some, like the Jatropha, well, didn't survive last winter.

T...Read Morehis little banana bush (I think it must have been called crepe jasmine when i bought it) has remained evergreen over two years worth of "hard" freezes (up to 20 hours below freezing).

I did verify what it was with the plant place today.

Grows in warm areas and experiences both intense heat and direct sun as well as intense flooding brought by typhoons. It is a very hardy...Read More plant once established, but can be tricky to germinate. Does not like freezing temps.

I said wear gloves when harvesting seeds because the seed pods are full of latex and its very sticky and hard to wash off.

Harvest seeds once the pod has split open, then wash and store/sow seeds. the sooner they are planted the better.