Carolina Jessamine

Add a touch of southern charm to your landscape with Carolina Jessamine (Gelsemium sempervirens), a stunning evergreen vine known for its vibrant yellow flowers and sweet, intoxicating fragrance. Perfect for trellises, fences, or as a ground cover, this fast-growing vine offers year-round beauty and a burst of color in the spring, making it a standout addition to any garden or landscape.

Thriving in full sun to partial shade, Carolina Jessamine is low-maintenance, drought-tolerant, and pest-resistant, making it an excellent choice for both novice and seasoned gardeners. In early spring, its fragrant yellow blooms cover the vine in a spectacular display, attracting pollinators like bees and hummingbirds. Its dense, evergreen foliage provides continuous visual interest, while its compact size makes it perfect for smaller spaces or vertical gardening.

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Growth Rate and Mature Size

Grows at a rapid rate, typically reaching a height of about 10 to 20 feet, with a spread of around 4 to 6 feet, making it an excellent choice for trellises, fences, arbors, or as a ground cover in gardens.

Watering and Sunlight

This vine thrives in well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil and requires regular watering, particularly during dry periods or when newly planted. Once established, Carolina Jessamine is moderately drought-tolerant but performs best with consistent moisture. Overwatering should be avoided, as it does not tolerate soggy soil.

Carolina Jessamine thrives in full sun to partial shade. In full sun, it will produce the best blooms and grow most vigorously, while in partial shade, it may flower less profusely and its growth may slow down.