Jasminum offincinale (National Flower of Pakistan)

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Botanical Name	Jasminum offincinale
Family	Oleaceae
Genus
Specie
Local Name in Urdu	Chambayle
Common Name	Common jasmine
Life Cycle	Evergreen
Cultivar Name	NA
Category(Bush/Vine/Tree)	Bush
Height	~5-6 feet
Spacing	NA
Flowering Months	Through out summer and spring
Flower Color	White
Growing Areas	All around Pakistan except cold areas
Frost Tender	Yes
Exposure	Bright sunlight
Soil pH	No specific issue
Propagation	stem cuttings
Uses	Medicinal, As fragrance for perfumery, Ornamental
Other Details	If you are looking for a heady perfume garden, Jasminum officinale is among the best choices. As the Latin name indicates, it also has medicinal values. The flower clusters of flowers open early morning and then close in the evening. The flowers lose their fragrance by then. The plant is very easy to maintain, and almost pest free except mealy bugs and aphids. Plant in a corner as it needs support to stand otherwise the bush can spread horizontally. Must of all gardens will the weather is feasible. Can be grown in large pots.