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Carolina Jessamine

Gelsemium Sempervirens

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Overview

Carolina Jessamine (Gelsemium sempervirens) is an evergreen vine valued for its vibrant trumpet-shaped, yellow flowers. Blossoms appear in late winter to early spring, offering a fragrant display. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. Once established, this USA-native plant is drought tolerant. Ideal for trellises or fences, it can grow 10-20 feet in length and 3-6 feet wide, enhancing vertical structure with minimal maintenance.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 7–11Type VineClimate Temperate
Carolina Jessamine (Gelsemium Sempervirens) — vine for full or half

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
7–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Vine
Family
Loganiaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Carolina Jessamine (Gelsemium Sempervirens) — Carolina Jessamine (Gelsemium sempervirens) is an evergreen vine valued for its vibrant trumpet-shaped; once
Carolina Jessamine (Gelsemium Sempervirens) — caution should be exercised because all parts of this plant
Carolina Jessamine (Gelsemium Sempervirens) — The trumpet-shaped blossoms are typically about 1 to 1.5 inches long and attract a variety of pollinators
Carolina Jessamine (Gelsemium Sempervirens) — Native to the southeastern United States
Carolina Jessamine (Gelsemium Sempervirens) — enhancing vertical structure with minimal maintenance; gardeners should handle Gelsemium sempervirens, image 57
Carolina Jessamine (Gelsemium Sempervirens) — Ideal for trellises or fences; enhancing vertical structure with minimal maintenance
Carolina Jessamine (Gelsemium Sempervirens) — including bees and butterflies; caution should be exercised because all parts of this plant
Carolina Jessamine (Gelsemium Sempervirens) — bright yellow flowers that bloom profusely in late winter to early spring
Carolina Jessamine (Gelsemium Sempervirens) — As an added benefit, once established, it is relatively drought tolerant, requiring only moderate watering; ideal
Carolina Jessamine (Gelsemium Sempervirens) — bright yellow flowers that bloom profusely in late winter to early spring; native to the southeastern, image 59
Carolina Jessamine (Gelsemium Sempervirens) — it is important to consider spacing
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