Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Grass
  
Shrub
  
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico
  
Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean
  
Types
Turtlehead, Leadwort, Aster
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
bottomlands, Thickets, Woods
  
Warm and moist climatic conditions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
  
9-12
  
AHS Heat Zone
9 -5
  
12-10
  
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Brown, Green
  
White, Light Green
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Non Flowering Plant
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Lemon yellow
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan, Bronze
  
Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Needle like
  
Ovate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Late Summer
  
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Divison, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
  
Stem Cutting, Transplanting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
  
Requires regular watering
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Prune in the growing season, Prune to half of its height, Remove dead branches
  
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize every year
  
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, light feeding and water solubles
  
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
  
Aphids, Black spots, Caterpillars, Foliar disease, Sap-Sucking Insects, White spots
  
Plant Tolerance
Not Found
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Sometimes
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Rodents
  
Hummingbirds
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Asthma, Respiratory problems
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
  
Analgesic, Antidepressant, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Aphrodisiac, Conjuctivitis, Fever, Immunity, Urine infections, Used as a sedative
  
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
  
Flowers
  
Other Uses
Used As Food
  
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
  
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
CHASMANTHIUM latifolium
  
CESTRUM nocturnum
  
Common Name
Indian Woodoats, Northern Sea Oats
  
night-blooming jasmine, night-blooming cestrum, lady of the night, queen of the night, night-blooming jessamine
  
In Hindi
Northern Sea Oats
  
रातरानी
  
In German
Northern Seehafer
  
Nachtjasmin
  
In French
Northern Sea Oats
  
jasmin de nuit
  
In Spanish
Avena del mar del Norte
  
dama de noche
  
In Greek
Βόρεια Θάλασσα Βρώμη
  
νύχτα γιασεμιά
  
In Portuguese
Northern Sea Oats
  
jasmim-da-noite
  
In Polish
Północna część Morza Owies
  
noc kwitnący jaśmin
  
In Latin
Avene mari septentrionali
  
nox Aenean virent
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Cyperales
  
Solanales
  
Family
Poaceae
  
Solanaceae
  
Genus
Uniola
  
Cestrum
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Chasmanthieae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Panicoideae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Northern Sea Oats and Night Blooming Jasmine
Season and care of Northern Sea Oats and Night Blooming Jasmine is important to know. While considering everything about Northern Sea Oats and Night Blooming Jasmine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Northern Sea Oats season is Fall and Winter and Night Blooming Jasmine season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Northern Sea Oats is Clay, Loam and for Night Blooming Jasmine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Northern Sea Oats is Acidic, Neutral and for Night Blooming Jasmine is Neutral, Alkaline.
Northern Sea Oats and Night Blooming Jasmine Physical Information
Northern Sea Oats and Night Blooming Jasmine physical information is very important for comparison. Northern Sea Oats height is 60.00 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Night Blooming Jasmine height is 120.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Northern Sea Oats and Night Blooming Jasmine are as follows:
Northern Sea Oats flower color: Brown and Green
Northern Sea Oats leaf color: Light Green
Night Blooming Jasmine flower color: White and Light Green
- Night Blooming Jasmine leaf color: Green
Care of Northern Sea Oats and Night Blooming Jasmine
Care of Northern Sea Oats and Night Blooming Jasmine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Northern Sea Oats pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Night Blooming Jasmine pruning is done Prune in the growing season, Prune to half of its height and Remove dead branches. In summer Northern Sea Oats needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Night Blooming Jasmine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.