Carolina Yellow Jessamine
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Gelsemium sempervirens
Gelsemium sempervirens, commonly known as False Jasmine, False Jessamine, or Carolina Jessamine, is a lovely evergreen twining vine often found in open woods, thickets, or winding along roadsides. This charming vine bursts forth with bright, fragrant, funnel-shaped yellow flowers, reaching up to 1.5" long, either sprinkled individually or gathered in delightful clusters from late winter to early spring (February – April, depending on where you are). These cheerful blooms often signal the delightful arrival of spring, marking the end of winter's chill.
Carolina Jessamine can reach an impressive length of up to 20 feet on its wiry reddish-brown stems. If you choose to let it grow as a bushy ground cover, it will reach about 3 feet tall and can sprawl joyfully by sending out runners. The plant showcases shiny, lanceolate, light green leaves, measuring 1-3" long, that stay evergreen throughout the seasons but may have purple hues in winter. In the northern stretches of its range, this plant is semi-evergreen. Both its flowers and foliage can be poisonous if ingested.
Prune in early spring to maintain shape. Prevent complete soil dryness. Maintain mulch layer. Fertilize 2 to 3 times during the growing season with organic rose food. Appreciates moist, well-drained, humus-rich soil, pH adaptable.
In 1924, Carolina jessamine was designated as the official flower of South Carolina.
Height: 12'-20'
Spread 3'-6'
Bloom: February-May
Light: Full Sun, Part Shade
Water: Medium
Zone: 7, 8, 9, 10
Origin: Texas and southern U.S., Mexico, Guatemala
Spring Shipping:
Orders are shipped within 7-10 business days. We will email you if there are expected delays.
When you order plants from our nursery, you can expect them to arrive in the best possible condition. Our team carefully packs each order using sturdy, biodegradable packaging materials.
Your plants' appearance may vary depending on the season and their current growth stage. We may cut back the leafy growth of some plants to prepare them for shipment and transplanting.
5 Gallon and Up: Any plant purchased to ship over 5 Gallons will be shipped bare root. This means we will remove the plant from its original pot, remove the soil surrounding the roots, and wrap the roots with a biodegradable plastic bag. This reduces weight and the likelihood of damage during shipping.
Once your plants arrive, it is essential to plant them as soon as possible. This will help them rebound and thrive. If you cannot plant immediately, water regularly and keep the roots off heat-conducting surfaces.
Newly transplanted plants often require more water until their roots are well established. Plan to water them 1-3 times weekly for the first few months.
