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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:

As the weather gets hotter avoid the temptation to increase run times.

Instead, schedule more start times with one to two hours in between to allow the water from the previous session to soak in before watering again.