Description
A lovely and versatile plant, the Carolina Jessamine, sometimes called Yellow Carolina Jasmine, adds beauty and scent to any landscape or garden. This evergreen vine is prized for its glossy, dark green leaves and its profusion of trumpet-shaped, bright yellow blooms.
The shiny, dark green leaves of the Carolina Jessamine provide a luxuriant backdrop for its vivid blossoms, which are a year-round attraction. These trumpet-shaped yellow blossoms are a pleasure to behold; they bloom profusely in the spring and fill your garden with a wonderful scent that heightens the sensory experience.
Carolina yellow jasmine may be cultivated in various ways and is a perfect plus to any garden. It may be taught to scale fences, arbors, or trellises, giving your landscape vertical appeal. It may also be used to reduce erosion on slopes or cultivated as ground cover. It is appropriate for use in hot settings or coastal gardens due to its robust growth and resistance to heat and drought.
Plant Care Guide
Both novice and seasoned gardeners will find Carolina Jessamine plant to be an easy plant to cultivate. It does well in a variety of soil types and grows best in full sun to light shade. To preserve form and encourage development, water often throughout the first season and lightly trim after flowering.
Basic Care Tips:
- Light: Full sun to partial shade
- Water: Water regularly until established
- Soil: Well-draining, loamy soil
- Pruning: After flowering, remove dead or tangled vines
- Fertilizer: Balanced fertilizer in early spring
- Hardiness Zones: USDA 7–10
- Toxicity: Caution – toxic if ingested by humans or pets
Yellow Carolina Jessamine – Features and Details
| Feature | Details |
| Botanical Name | Gelsemium sempervirens |
| Common Name | Carolina Jessamine, Yellow Jessamine |
| Plant Type | Evergreen Vine |
| Flower Color | Bright Yellow |
| Bloom Time | Late Winter to Early Spring |
| Mature Height | 10–20 feet (with support) |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Light Requirement | Full Sun to Part Shade |
| Soil Requirement | Well-drained, sandy or loamy soil |
| Watering Needs | Moderate – keep moist during establishment |
| Maintenance | Low – occasional pruning after bloom |
| Attracts | Hummingbirds, Butterflies |
| Toxicity | Toxic to humans and pets if ingested |
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