Arabian jasmine (Jasminum sambac)

Arabian jasmine (Jasminum sambac) is a climber that can grow 3m – 8m tall and 50cm – 1.5m wide.

This plant has several common names including: Arabian jasmine, mohle flower, white-flowered Indian jasmine, zambac or sampa gita.

This is a evergreen plant that takes 5-10 years to reach full maturity.

Plant profile

Common name: Arabian jasmine, mohle flower, white-flowered Indian jasmine, zambac, sampa gita
Scientific name: Jasminum sambac
Plant type: Climbers, Conservatory & Greenhouse
Habit: Climbing
Height: 3m – 8m
Spread: 50cm – 1.5m
Foliage: Evergreen
Sunlight: Partial shade
Soil: Loam
Moisture: Moist but well drained
Garden type: Patio & Container Garden
Other characteristics: RHS Award of Garden Merit

Seasonal colors

How to plant Arabian jasmine (Jasminum sambac) – Mokkie, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Cultivation profiles – Growing Arabian jasmine (Jasminum sambac) – Photo by David J. Stang, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons