@fiat, I hope I did not add to your confusion. If I did I am sorry. I did not realize you were not talking about Jasmine as a houseplant....you all live where you can have them outside most of the time. My only experience is with the Jasmine Sambac and the Star or Royal that are houseplants. I can tell you that none of the Jasmine I grow ever go dormant over the winter, so you must be talking about a different variety. I will hush up now so I do not confuse you more.