- Carolina jasmine
Botanical name: gelsemium sempervirens
Beginner friendly?: yes
Average size at maturity: 10 – 20 ft in height and a 3 – 6 ft spread
Bloom time: spring/summer/fall
Hardy zone: zones 7-11
Flower color: yellow/gold
Foliage color: green/yellow/variegated
Growth rate: grows 3 – 5 ft a year
Pruning instructions: trim as needed
Propagation methods: cut a stem just below a node and place in water until roots start to emerge
Landscape use: groundcover/privacy hedge
Light needs: at least 6 hours of light a day
Special features: sweet aroma
Watering instructions: water only when the soil is completely dry
Fertilizing instructions : use a balanced all-purpose fertilizer every 2 months during growing season
Best time to plant: fall
Best type of soil: adapts to all kinds of soil
Companion plants: honeysuckle, beautyberry, clematis
Toxicity level: extremely toxic for humans and pets if ingested
Invasive species: no
