Gelsemium sempervirens
is a fragrant and beautiful addition to the garden. The Carolina
Jessamine grows at a moderate pace. For a vine that is a
compliment. Gelsemium sempervirens will tolerate low water
conditions though it will often drop much of the foliage when this
happens. Carolina Jessamine blooms in Full Sun to Light Shade.
Gelsemium sempervirens grows well in moderately to well drained soils and
usually sulks are wastes away in heavy or soggy soils. Gelsemium
sempervirens is moderately Winter hardy tolerating bouts with frost that
dip into the low teens and reportedly somewhat colder for short
durations. The Carolina Jessamine blooms in our area from late
Winter through much of the Spring. Like many plants used medicinally
Gelsemium sempervirens is toxic if ingested in significant quantities.
High
resolution images of Gelsemium
sempervirens are available.
