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Gelsemium sempervirens

Carolina Jessamine

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Steve Mullany/MJC

 

Description

As a vigorous evergreen, this vine has fine, rich, glossy foliage complete with trumpet-shaped, yellow flowers that are borne from late winter to spring. Carolina Jessamine will bloom best in full sun.

 

Plant Type

Ground cover, Vine

Height Range

12-25'

Flower Color

Yellow

Flower Season

Winter, Spring

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

Adverse Factors

Attracts Bees, Poisonous

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Spanish, Tropical, Water Garden

Accenting Features

Espalier, Fragrance, Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring

Location Uses

Walls / Fences

Special Uses

Cascade, Container

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Apply a 2" layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.

Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost, or aged sawdust.

Inorganic mulches such as gravel are also acceptable.