Winter Jasmine
Winter jasmine is a drought-tolerant shrub with tiny yellow flowers. It is one of the first plants to bloom in the spring, usually in February.
It grows in a rather interesting way. Its arching stems arise from a central crown. Wherever the tips of the branches touch the ground it may root and "leap" throughout an area.
It's leaves are small, thick, and glossy. The small yellow flowers are a welcome sight in late winter, but are not particularly noticeable.
Winter Jasmine
Winter jasmine is a drought-tolerant shrub with tiny yellow flowers. It is one of the first plants to bloom in the spring, usually in February.
It grows in a rather interesting way. Its arching stems arise from a central crown. Wherever the tips of the branches touch the ground it may root and "leap" throughout an area.
It's leaves are small, thick, and glossy. The small yellow flowers are a welcome sight in late winter, but are not particularly noticeable.
Plant details
Botanic Name
Jasminum nudiflorum
Pronunciation
JAZ-mih-num noo-dee-FLOR-um
Mature Height
3 to 4 ft.
Mature Spread
4 to 6 ft.
Water usage
One Droplet: Water twice per month or less, once established.
Two Droplets: Water about once per week, once established.
Three Droplets: Water about twice per week, once established.
Flower Color
yellow
Bloom time
February to March
Colorado Native
No
Natural Habitat
native to China
Light Requirements
sun to shade
Cold Hardiness
USDA zones 5-10
Elevation Limit
hardy to 6,500 ft.
Performance
Winter jasmine has been a surprising performer at the Water Wise Demonstration Garden. It has been amazingly drought tolerant, surviving in unwatered areas. It has proven to be more hardy and drought tolerant than many sources report. Its glossy green leaves and slender stems are rather unusual for such a drought tolerant shrub.
Winter jasmine needs to be planted in a location where its "leaping" habit will be an asset rather than problematic. Ideal places might be a slope that needs to be stabilized, behind a retaining or boulder wall, or an unwatered area.
Maintenance
Each year, some stalks die back over the winter and need to be pruned out.