Groundcover and Vines – 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