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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.

 

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

Water Saving Tip:

Water between sunset and sunrise when temperatures and wind are the lowest.