Carolina Jessamine
Gelsemium sempervirens
Carolina Jessamine (Gelsemium sempervirens) is an evergreen twining vine that boasts a plethora of sweetly scented, yellow trumpet flowers. The flowers may display orange markings in the throat, while the leaves are glossy, ovate and light green in color. Blooming in late winter to early spring, this native vine attracts bees, hummingbirds and butterflies.
Grows To:
10-20 Ft
Spread:
3-6 Ft
Bloom Time:
January-December
Light Requirements:
Full Sun,
Part Shade
Soil Moisture:
Moist ,
Well-Drained
Soil Description:
Clay,
Loam,
Sand
Attracts:
Birds,
Butterflies,
Pollen Specialist Bees
Resistant to:
Deer
Fragrant Flowers:
Yes
Drought Tolerant:
No