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SCIENTIFIC NAME
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COMMON NAME
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Gelsemium sempervirens (L.)
J. St.-Hil.
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Yellow Jessamine
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PLANT FAMILY
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SIZE GROUP
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PLANT TYPE
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Gelsemiaceae
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1-2
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evergreen vine
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GROWTH HABIT, RATE:
Fine-textured vine, fast-growing, climbing by twining stems.
ADAPTABILITY:
Adaptable to soil, flowers best in sun, will grow in shade.
FUNCTIONS:
Screen wall covering, attractive when allowed to grow into small trees, groundcover.
PROBLEMS AND MAINTENANCE:
A toxic plant, avoid planting where children might be tempted.
NATIVE RANGE:
Southeastern United States, Arkansas native plant
USEFUL RANGE (USDA Zones):
Zones 6-10
SUBSPECIES, VARIETIES, CULTIVARS:
'Margarita'- more cold-hardy; 'Plena', double-flowered.
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