Carolina Jasmine 'Margarita'
Gelsemium sempervirens Carolina Jasmine is a beautiful, yellow-blooming, evergreen vine native to the American southeast. It is not, however, jasmine, or jessamine, as most gardeners know it (which is a fragrant white-blooming shrub or vine). Still, this makes a very successful arbor, especially if situated in a sunny area. It will also bloom, though less well, in partial shade. Note: Can serve as a bushy Ground-cover To keep in check, prune annually in late spring after flowering. *Poisonous to humans if eaten* Photos courtesy of Toms Creek Nursery & Landscaping Ornamental Characteristics Category Flowering Vine Foliage Type Broadleaf Evergreen Height 10' - 15' Spread 4' - 6' Shape Climbing Vine (or used as a ground-cover creeping & spreading habit) Primary Foliage Color (Glossy) Green Seasonal Foliage Color (Glossy) Green Flowering Season Summer Flower Color Yellow Berries N/A Environmental Characteristics