Carolina Jessamine
Gelsemium sempervirens
Gelsemiaceae · Vine
Carolina Jessamine is a beautiful evergreen vine with fragrant, trumpet-shaped yellow flowers that appear in late winter to early spring. It's a wonderful early season bloomer, providing cheer and food for pollinators when little else is in flower.
- · Provide a trellis or arbor for climbing.
- · Prune after flowering to maintain shape.
- · Water regularly during dry periods for best performance.
At a glance
- Growing zones: 7-10
- Sun: Full sun to partial shade
- Water: Moderate
- Maintenance: Low
- Type: Vine
- Mature size: 10-20 ft tall · 3-6 ft wide
- Bloom season: Late winter to spring · Yellow
- Pollinator friendly: Yes
- Container suitable: Yes
- Cold tolerance: Hardy to 0F
- Heat tolerance: Excellent
- Soil: Well-drained, acidic to neutral soil
- Growth rate: Moderate
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