The vine-like plant reaches a height of 10 meters, and has ovate leaves and clusters of fragrant white flowers that bloom in summer and fall. This jasmine is most valued for its fragrance and is the most extensively cultivated. Jasmine is grown in France, Spain, Italy, and several North African and Middle Eastern countries. The perennial jasmine plants that grow outside in warm regions are grown inside as greenhouse plants in northern climates. Jasmine can be produced on almost any soil type, with ample water supply and full sun.
Full production begins after grafting in the second year.
The extraction process to obtain high-quality jasmine oil is delicate and laborious. The concrete and absolute of jasmine are available commercially. The flower oil is important in high-grade perfumes and cosmetics, such as creams, oils, soaps, and shampoos. Flowers are used in jasmine tea and other herbal or black teas. Several types of jasmine are used as ornamental plants.