| Gardenia | |
| Cape Jasmine | |
| Gandharaj |
| Life cycle: | Annual |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Partial Shade to Full Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Dry Mesic |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 13 |
| Leaves: | Spring ephemeral |
| Flowers: | Inconspicuous Fragrant |
| Flower Size: | Under 1" 4"-5" |
| Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer Winter |
| Suitable Locations: | Patio/Ornamental/Small Tree Xeriscapic |
| Uses: | Dye production Culinary Herb |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Hummingbirds |
| Resistances: | Tolerates dry shade |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Stolons and runners |
| Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Conservation status: | Least Concern (LC) |
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