Gelsemium sempervirens (Yellow Jessamine)

Gelsemium sempervirens (Yellow Jessamine) with yellow flower close up on slender climbing vine stem
Gelsemium sempervirens (Yellow Jessamine) trumpet shaped yellow flower on thin green vine

Botanical name: Gelsemium sempervirens

Common names: Yellow Jessamine, Carolina Jasmine, Trumpet Flower

Family: Loganiaceae

Origin: Southeastern United States

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 7a-11

Vine or creeper plantPlant form: Climbing or creeping vine
Full sunSemi-shadeSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Subtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short timeCold tolerance: Tolerates light freezing to about 30°F for short periods (mature plants). Young plants must be protected.
Watering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Moderate
Yellow, orange flowersFlower color: Yellow, orange
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Toxic or PoisonousIrritating or toxic: Toxic plant/plant part
Fragrant plantFragrance: Fragrant; perfume plant
Plant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsWildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
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Gelsemium sempervirens (Carolina jasmine) is native to the Southeastern United States and will thrive in full sun, semi-shade and requires moderate water to keep it looking its best. The blooms appear in yellow or orange clusters of fragrant flowers and typically appear in late winter or early spring and attracts butterflies and hummingbirds to the garden. Variety 'Plena' has double-flowers.

Carolina jasmine is suitable for growing in USDA zones 7 to 11. Hardy to 15 degrees F. If you are living in a colder region, you will need to provide it with extra protection by planting it in pots and bringing it indoors. In addition, ensure that you water the plant regularly, especially during periods of drought. Other than that, you will need to prune the plant after it has finished blooming for the season.

When it comes to caring for Gelsemium sempervirens it is important to remember that all parts of the plant are considered poisonous and should never be ingested. If any sap of the plant were to come in contact with the skin, it may cause irritation in sensitive individuals. As a result, extra care should be taken when growing this plant in areas with small children and pets.


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Gelsemium sempervirens (Yellow Jessamine) plant with yellow flowers and narrow green leaves close up
Gelsemium sempervirens (Yellow Jessamine) with vibrant yellow trumpet-shaped flowers amid pointed dark green foliage.
Gelsemium sempervirens (Yellow Jessamine) with yellow flower and dark green leaves on climbing plant stakes.
Gelsemium sempervirens (Yellow Jessamine) climbing vine supported by stakes inside a dark nursery pot.
Gelsemium sempervirens (Yellow Jessamine) with yellow flower, close up on green foliage and stems.
Gelsemium sempervirens (Yellow Jessamine) trumpet shaped yellow flower and dark green pointed leaves on vine.
Gelsemium sempervirens (Yellow Jessamine) vibrant yellow flower close up held by human hand.
Gelsemium sempervirens (Yellow Jessamine) with trumpet shaped yellow flowers held in a person's hand.
Gelsemium sempervirens (Yellow Jessamine) with yellow flower close up for garden plant identification purposes
Gelsemium sempervirens (Yellow Jessamine) with trumpet shaped yellow flower and dark pointed green foliage.
Gelsemium sempervirens (Yellow Jessamine) with a vibrant yellow flower in a detailed close up
Gelsemium sempervirens (Yellow Jessamine) with trumpet-shaped yellow flower petals attached to dark green leaves
Gelsemium sempervirens yellow flowers cover the dense green leaves in this close up
Gelsemium sempervirens flowers cluster among many narrow dark green waxy leaves
Gelsemium sempervirens (Yellow Jessamine) with yellow flower close up attracting a small pollinating bee insect
Gelsemium sempervirens (Yellow Jessamine) trumpet shaped yellow flower with a small bee resting inside center
Gelsemium sempervirens (Yellow Jessamine) with yellow flower close up, five smooth rounded petals.
Gelsemium sempervirens (Yellow Jessamine) with a single vibrant yellow flower amidst deep green foliage.
Gelsemium sempervirens (Yellow Jessamine) with trumpet shaped yellow flower in a close up shot.
Gelsemium sempervirens (Yellow Jessamine) showing a trumpet shaped yellow flower against dark glossy green leaves.
Gelsemium sempervirens (Yellow Jessamine) close up of yellow flower against deep blue sky background
Gelsemium sempervirens (Yellow Jessamine) with trumpet-shaped yellow flower clusters set against clear blue summer sky
Gelsemium sempervirens (Yellow Jessamine) with yellow flower close up view showing five petals.
Gelsemium sempervirens (Yellow Jessamine) flower with five petals and a nearby closed yellow bud.
Gelsemium sempervirens yellow flower close up with water droplets on organic petal surfaces
Gelsemium sempervirens flower in close up with clear water droplets on petals
Gelsemium sempervirens (Yellow Jessamine) with yellow flower close up on green leaves
Gelsemium sempervirens (Yellow Jessamine) yellow flower with dark green leaves on the vine.
Gelsemium sempervirens yellow flower close up with green leaves and water droplets
Gelsemium sempervirens yellow flower with five petals surrounded by deep green foliage
Gelsemium sempervirens (Yellow Jessamine) with yellow trumpet flower close up against blue sky background
Gelsemium sempervirens (Yellow Jessamine) trumpet flower stems reaching toward the blue sky.
Gelsemium sempervirens (Yellow Jessamine) close up with yellow trumpet flowers and green pointed leaves
Gelsemium sempervirens (Yellow Jessamine) trumpet shaped yellow flowers on narrow green leaves close up
Gelsemium sempervirens (Yellow Jessamine) with deep yellow flower in a close up view.
Gelsemium sempervirens (Yellow Jessamine) yellow flower with a pollinating bee nestled inside the center petals.
Gelsemium sempervirens (Yellow Jessamine) plant with yellow flowers and narrow dark green leaves climbing vine.
Gelsemium sempervirens (Yellow Jessamine) with trumpet shaped yellow flowers on a climbing green leaf vine.
Gelsemium sempervirens (Yellow Jessamine) with trumpet yellow flower and narrow dark green leaves close up
Gelsemium sempervirens (Yellow Jessamine) trumpet yellow flower with a bee near dark green narrow leaves
Gelsemium sempervirens (Yellow Jessamine) with yellow flowers and green leaves on a climbing vine.
Gelsemium sempervirens (Yellow Jessamine) climbing vine covered in yellow trumpet-shaped flowers and dark green foliage.
Gelsemium sempervirens (Yellow Jessamine) plant with yellow flowers on dark green glossy vine leaves
Gelsemium sempervirens (Yellow Jessamine) vine with trumpet-shaped yellow flowers climbing near a wooden fence structure
Gelsemium sempervirens (Yellow Jessamine) with yellow flower clusters in a close up.
Gelsemium sempervirens (Yellow Jessamine) flowers cluster along wooden slats with dark green foliage.
Gelsemium sempervirens (Yellow Jessamine) with yellow flower and dark green leaves climbing wooden fence.
Gelsemium sempervirens (Yellow Jessamine) with yellow flower clusters growing against weathered wooden fence boards.
Gelsemium sempervirens (Yellow Jessamine) with yellow flowers on climbing plant against wooden fence.
Gelsemium sempervirens (Yellow Jessamine) climbing vine covered in yellow flowers along a wooden fence.
Gelsemium sempervirens (Yellow Jessamine) with yellow trumpet flower on green leaves close up vine
Gelsemium sempervirens (Yellow Jessamine) trumpet flower cluster growing among deep green lance shaped pointed leaves
Gelsemium sempervirens (Yellow Jessamine) with trumpet-shaped yellow flower close up for garden interest
Gelsemium sempervirens (Yellow Jessamine) trumpet-shaped yellow flower attached to long thin woody brown stems


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