Wrightia Species, Water Jasmine, Wild Water Plum

Wrightiareligiosa

Family
Apocynaceae (a-pos-ih-NAY-see-ee)
Genus
Wrightia (RITE-ee-a)
Species
religiosa (re-lij-ee-OH-suh)
Synonym
Echites religiosa
Sun Exposure
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
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Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
From woody stem cuttings
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Stockton, California

Sarasota, Florida

Stuart, Florida

Monroe, Georgia

Northeast Harbor, Maine

San Juan, Puerto Rico

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Gardener's Notes:

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| April 2011 | positive

Excellent grower, fragrance is sweet, very close to murraya paniculata fragrance, like honey

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