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Orange Zest Jessamine
Common Name: Orange Zest Jessamine
Scientific Name: Cestrum aurantiacum 'Orange Zest'
Other Name(s): Aka Orange Peel Jasmine, Jessamine
Category: Shrub
Habit: Woody
Bloom Color: Showy, long lasting clusters of bright orange tubules tipped in sunny yellow orange stars
Bloom Season: Mid-summer to mid-fall
Fragrance: No fragrance during the day, however as soon as the sunsets, the light, sweet, citrus fragrance begins to float through the warm night air
Foliage Description: Small oval dark green leaves
Height of Plant: 4 ft.
Spread of Plant: 4 ft.
Hardiness: USDA Zones 8a - 11
Light Requirements: Full sun to part shade
Water Usage: Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Maintenance: Relatively carefree
Other Information: Red fall color
Photographer: Susan Brown
Location: Zorro Garden