| Osmanthus | |
| Sweet Olive | |
| False Holly |
| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb Vine |
| Life cycle: | Annual |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial Shade to Full Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Wet Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Very strongly acid (4.5 – 5.0) Strongly acid (5.1 – 5.5) Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 6b -20.6 °C (-5 °F) to -17.8 °C (0 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8b |
| Leaves: | Semi-evergreen |
| Flowers: | Malodorous Nocturnal |
| Flower Color: | Other |
| Flower Size: | 2"-3" |
| Flower Time: | Late fall or early winter |
| Inflorescence Type: | Catkin |
| Underground structures: | Corm |
| Suitable Locations: | Street Tree |
| Uses: | Cut Flower |
| Resistances: | Rabbit Resistant Flood Resistant Tolerates dry shade |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Division |
| Containers: | Suitable for hanging baskets |
| Conservation status: | Near Threatened (NT)
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