west Indian jasmine
Plumeria alba
USDA zones10 to 12
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles dry to moderate soil
Size15 to 25 feet tall15 to 25 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- White with yellow center
- Soil types
- Sand, loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Notes
West Indian jasmine (Plumeria alba) is a tree for borders and containers, and it needs little care. It grows outdoors year-round in USDA zone 10 and warmer, down to about 30°F (-1°C). In colder areas, grow it as a houseplant or bring it indoors for winter. This plant likes full sun and dry to average, sandy or loamy soil. White flowers with yellow centers open in spring, summer, and autumn, and they are fragrant. It also tolerates drought and salt.
Pairs well with Ponytail palm, Blue daisy, Pride of madeira, and Butterfly pea.
Native range
Caribbean.