Gelsemium sempervirens
Carolina Jasmine is a beautiful, yellow-blooming, evergreen vine native to the American southeast. It is not, however, jasmine, or jessamine, as most gardeners know it (which is a fragrant white-blooming shrub or vine). Still, this makes a very successful arbor, especially if situated in a sunny area. It will also bloom, though less well, in partial shade. Note: Can serve as a bushy Ground-cover
To keep in check, prune annually in late spring after flowering. *Poisonous to humans if eaten*
Photos courtesy of Toms Creek Nursery & Landscaping
| Ornamental Characteristics |
| Category |
Flowering Vine |
| Foliage Type |
Broadleaf Evergreen |
| Height |
10' - 15' |
| Spread |
4' - 6' |
| Shape |
Climbing Vine (or used as a ground-cover creeping & spreading habit) |
| Primary Foliage Color |
(Glossy) Green |
| Seasonal Foliage Color |
(Glossy) Green |
| Flowering Season |
Summer |
| Flower Color |
Yellow |
| Berries |
N/A |
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| Environmental Characteristics |
| Growth Rate |
Fast |
| Sun Preferences |
Full Sun |
| Water Preferences |
Moist (not wet) to Average: Ensure planting area provides adequate drainage
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| Cold Hardiness Zone |
7 |
