Genus: Chrysojasminum

Common Names: yellow jasmines

Description coming soon (recently separated from the genus Jasminum).

Distribution: Southern Eurasia and Central Africa

Chrysojasminum humile 'Revolutum'

Common name(s): Himalayan jasmine, yellow jasmine

Description: semi-evergreen shrub; a cultivar that dates back to at least 1817 and possibly earlier. Larger in all parts (leaves, flowers, ultimate size) than the typical forms of the species with a more stiff, upright growth habit that is less prone to scramble. A free-standing shrub that will remain evergreen in all but the severest of winters. Large, slightly fragrant, yellow flowers in spring and sporadically throughout the summer into autumn. Tolerates heavy soil.

Height: to 10 ft. Spread: to 8 ft.

Position: full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil

Uses: ornamental, to attract pollinators

Winter Hardiness: to 0 F and below

Drought: adapted to 3.5 months of summer drought

Chrysojasminum humile 'Sunshine'

Common name(s): Himalayan jasmine, yellow jasmine

Description: semi-evergreen shrub; an introduction by Xera Plants Inc. of Portland that they selected from seed. More floriferous, smaller-leaved, and more fragrant than the common form of C. humile. A free-standing shrub that will retain its dark green foliage in all but the most severe winters. Prolific blooms of bright yellow flowers in late spring and sporadically throughout summer and into autumn. Tolerates heavy soil.

Height: to 9 ft. Spread: to 5 ft.

Position: full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil

Uses: ornamental, to attract pollinators

Winter Hardiness: to 0 F and below

Drought: adapted to 3.5 months of summer drought

Chrysojasminum parkeri

Common name(s): dwarf yellow jasmine

Description: semi-evergreen shrub; a species endemic to North India with mildly fragrant, lemon-yellow flowers and a diminutive, spreading growth habit. An excellent shrub jasmine to brighten up the rockery or containers.

Height: to 1 ft. Spread: to 30 in.

Position: full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil

Uses: ornamental, to attract pollinators

Winter Hardiness: to 0 F and below

Drought: adapted to 3+ months of summer drought

Distribution: Bharmour range (India)