JASMINE: CAROLINA
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LATIN NAME: 'GELSEMIUM SEMPERVIRENS'
The Basics
This semi-evergreen vine has an abundance of yellow fragrant blooms throughout spring and summer. Lustrous, large dark-green foliage grows on long, thin branches reaching 20 feet in length. Ideally used as a vine on a trellis, tree, fence, porch or wall. Be careful not to ingest: ALL PLANT PARTS ARE POISONOUS. The Needs Amount of Sunlight: Full sun Amount of Water: Water regularly; more frequent watering in extreme heat Soil Conditions: Prefers moist, well-drained soil Cold Hardiness Zone: 7-10 The Care This evergreen needs a regular water schedule to ensure the growth of a mature root system. Be sure to keep the soil moist or blooming will cease. After the mature root system is established, watering is needed occasionally, except during a drought, watering is needed regularly. Prune annually to control size. |
