Common names:
Gardenia
Cape Jasmine
Gandharaj

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Grass/Grass-like
Life cycle: Other
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Partial Shade to Full Shade
Water Preferences: Wet Mesic
Mesic
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 13 +15.6 °C (60 °F) to +21.1 °C (70 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 5a
Leaves: Malodorous
Flowers: Showy
Blooms on new wood
Flower Color: Russet
Flower Size: 2"-3"
3"-4"
Flower Time: Spring
Fall
Winter
Inflorescence Type: Cluster
Suitable Locations: Street Tree
Patio/Ornamental/Small Tree
Terrariums
Bog gardening
Uses: Dye production
Useful for timber production
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Other
Containers: Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years
Conservation status: Extinct (EX)

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Comments:
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