Jasminum officinale 'Argenteovariegatum'


Common name(s): poet's jasmine, common jasmine, true jasmine


Description: a cultivar with variegated, creamy white leaf margins in cultivation since the 18th century. A vigorous, semi-evergreen vine that excels at covering fences, trellises and/or ugly poles and objects. Abundant blooms of sweetly fragrant white flowers throughout the summer followed by small black berries. 


Height: to 15 ft. Spread: to 10 ft.


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


Uses: medicine, culinary- drinks, desserts, ornamental


Winter Hardiness: to 0 F and below


Drought: adapted to 3 months of summer drought