Scientific
Name
Gelsemium sempervirens
Common
Name
Carolina jasmine |
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Hardiness
Zones: 6 to 9
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Habit:
Evergreen
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Growth
Rate: Moderate
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Size: 3' if not allowse to climb with a
20 to 30' spread |
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Site
Requirements: Sun to light
shade
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Form:
Twining vine |
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Texture:
Fine
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Foliage: dark
shiny green leaves 3 to 4" long 1.2" wide; purplish winter
color |
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Flower/Fruit: Yellow
trumpet shaped flowers in early spring; best in full sun; once established
grows rapidly. |
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Comments: prefer
rich, fertile well drained acidic soil; tolerates short periods
of drought; all parts of the plant are poisinous
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Cultivars:
Flava,
Leo, Major
Wheeler, Margapata,
Pride
of Augusta (Plena) has double flowers
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