Alright, let’s gab about them jasmine plants, the ones that make your yard smell like heaven, ya know? Folks keep askin’ me, “Which one’s the best smellin’?” Well, lemme tell ya, it ain’t as simple as pickin’ apples. There’s a whole bunch of ’em, each with its own stink… uh, I mean, scent.
The Fancy-Soundin’ Arabian Jasmine (Jasminum sambac)
Now, this here Arabian Jasmine, some folks call it “sampaguita,” sounds all highfalutin, but it’s a real workhorse in the smell department. It’s got these little white flowers, shaped like stars, and let me tell ya, the smell is somethin’ else. Strong, real strong. Like, you walk by and it hits ya right in the face, but in a good way, ya know? Like when your grandma bakes a pie, only flowery. They say it’s an “evergreen vine,” which just means it stays green all year round, I reckon. Good for gardens, they say. I seen a bunch of folks growin’ it, and it sure does make the place smell nice.
- Stays green all year (that’s the evergreen part, they say)
- Little white flowers, shaped like stars
- Smell is strong, real strong!
That Night-Bloomin’ Jasmine (Don’t Know the Fancy Name)
Then there’s this other one, the night bloomin’ jasmine. Man, oh man, that one’s a doozy. The smell is so strong, it’ll knock your socks off, if you’re wearin’ any, that is. I knew a fella, had one planted near his house, and he had to chop it down! Said it was too much smell, can you believe it? Too much of a good thing, I guess. So, if you’re gonna plant this one, put it way out yonder, not right next to the porch, unless you want to be smellin’ it all night long. I ain’t sayin’ it’s bad, mind you, just… powerful.
That Star Jasmine (Pretty, but Not So Strong)
And then there’s the Star Jasmine. Pretty little thing, with dark green leaves and white flowers. The smell is good, real good, but it ain’t gonna smack you in the face like the others. It’s more… gentle, ya know? Like a whisper instead of a shout. Good for puttin’ on a balcony or patio, if you want somethin’ that smells nice but ain’t gonna overwhelm ya. They say it’s good for that, balconies and such. I seen some folks with it in pots, looks nice too, not just smelly.
The Best Smelling for Perfume (They Say It’s “Officinale”)
Now, if you’re lookin’ for the kind they use in them fancy perfumes, that’s a different story. They call it “common jasmine” or somethin’ like “officinale,” sounds like medicine, don’t it? But it ain’t medicine, it’s smell-good stuff. It’s got these white flowers that start out as little pink buds, all curled up tight. And the smell? Sweet and flowery, but with a little bit of somethin’ else, kinda musky, they say. I ain’t sure what musky means, but it smells good, that’s all I know. Strong smell too, like the Arabian, but different somehow.
So, Which One’s the Best?
So, which one’s the best? Well, that depends on what you want. You want somethin’ strong enough to smell from across the yard? Go for the Arabian or the night bloomin’ one. You want somethin’ a little more subtle? Go for the Star Jasmine. You want somethin’ for makin’ perfume or just to enjoy a good strong, fancy smell? Go for that “officinale” one. Me? I like ’em all, long as they smell good and ain’t too close to the house, except maybe that Star one, that one’s alright up close.
But remember, plantin’ jasmine ain’t just about the smell. You gotta give ’em sunshine, water, and good dirt, just like anythin’ else. And don’t go plantin’ that night bloomin’ one right next to your bedroom window, unless you wanna be dreamin’ of flowers all night long. Not that it’s a bad thing, mind you, just… strong.
Anyways, that’s all I know about smellin’ jasmine plants. Hope it helps ya pick the right one for your yard. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I gotta go water my own flowers. They ain’t jasmine, but they smell good too, in their own way.
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