- West Indian Jasmine
Botanical name: ixora
Beginner friendly?: no
Average size at maturity: 2 – 5 ft in height and in width
Bloom time: main blooming season is in the Summer but will sporadically bloom several times throughout the year
Hardy zone: 9 – 11
Flower color: orange/white/yellow/pink/red
Foliage color: green/yellow
Growth rate: grows at least 2 ft a year
Pruning instructions: does not require pruning but can be easily trimmed to maintain a certain size or shape
Propagation methods: cut a stem just below a node and place in water until roots start to emerge
Landscape use: border, hedge, adding color to a mixed bed
Light needs: at least 6 hours of sun a day
Special features: medical benefits and pest resistant
Watering instructions: thrives in moist soil but is slightly more drought tolerant once established. Weekly watering is required in the summer months. May need to be watered more often during periods of drought.
Fertilizing instructions : use a 10-10-10 or a 5-10-10 fertilizer in the late fall – early winter
Best time to plant: spring or summer
Best type of soil: loam or sand
Companion plants: clematis, salvia, coneflower
Toxicity level: potentially mildly toxic if ingested
Invasive species: no
