Gelsemium sempervirens
Carolina Jessamine
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:
Use multiple cycles of irrigation on watering days. Most sprinklers deliver water faster than soils can absorb it.
By breaking up the watering time into smaller segments, runoff can be greatly reduced.