Carolina Jessamine
Carolina Jessamine
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Gelsemium sempervirens
Gelsemium sempervirens
Yellow Jessamine, Evening Trumpet Flower, Carolina Wild Woodbine
Southeastern U.S., to Central America
5
–
20 feet
10
–
20 feet
Toxic
Texas
Full Sun
Part Sun/Shade
Low
Deer Resistant
Evergreen
Flowering
Hummingbirds
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About This Plant
Sun/part shade; evergreen, with yellow trumpet flowers in spring and fall.
The twining vines mound up informally and can reach 20 feet, piling over trees and structures if allowed. But not to worry; in general jessamine is easily tamed. It’s long-lived in suburban landscapes throughout central and East Texas.
It is, however, toxic to grazing livestock.
Maintenance
Prune with hand pruners in spring (AFTER blooming) and again as needed during summer; where possible, cut stems to their base, which may be the main vine. The sap can be irritating — so wear gloves.
Mulch to maintain some soil moisture.
Features
Plant Type:
Vine
Size:
5-20' H, 10-20' W
Sunlight Requirements:
Full Sun, Part Sun/Shade
Soil Types:
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Wildlife:
Hummingbirds
Flower Color:
Yellow
Bloom Time:
February, March, April, May
Freeze Hardy:
Yes
Invasive:
No
Caution:
None
Coupon Eligible:
No
This plant goes well with
Ipomoea cordatotriloba var. cordatotriloba
Antigonon leptopus
Trachelospermum jasminoides
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