species 15,148 observations

Common Gardenia

Gardenia jasminoides

Field notes

Supports All

2 native animals
supported in the US

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Shrubs
Light: Full sun Part shade Dappled shade
Moisture: Dry Well drained Moist Wet
Soil: Sand Loam Clay Organic
Soil pH: Acid
Drought tolerant: Yes
Deer resistant: Yes
Habit: Dense Mounding Multi stemmed Rounded
Plant type: Perennial Shrub

From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.