Gelsemium sempervirens |
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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.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
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
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Well-drained
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:
Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.