Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Growing Zones
Carolina Jessamine, Gelsemium sempervirens, is a flowering evergreen vine with bright yellow, sweetly scented flowers that appear in late winter and spring. This vine grows vigorously, covering a trellis, arbor, fence, or wall. It can also be grown as a ground cover with a yearly cutting. The evergreen foliage is glossy and textured for a lush appearance. Carolina Jessamine works well in containers alone or with other plants. It can tolerate an occasional frost or can be grown indoors during the winter.
Carolina Jessamine Care
Plant in well-drained, rich soil. Water regularly to establish. Carolina Jessamine is drought tolerant once established, but it responds well to regular watering during prolonged dry spells. Fertilize in spring with a slow-release, balanced feed.
To encourage fuller growth, prune tips of the vine after flowering.
Carolina Jessamine Spacing
Space each plant 3 feet apart when planting a ground cover, and 4 to 8 feet apart when used as a vine.
Carolina Jessamine Plant Facts
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 7-10 |
| Flower Color(s): Bright Yellow |
| Bloom Period: Spring |
| Foliage Color(s): Dark Green |
| Light Exposure: Partial Shade to Full Sun |
| Height: 10 - 15 Feet |
| Spread: 2 - 3 Feet |
| Habit: Climbing |
| Watering: Medium |
| Features: Returns Year After Year, Native To The United States |
| Scientific Name: Gelsemium sempervirens |
| Common Name: Carolina Jessamine |
| Brand: Southern Living Plants |
- SKU:
- CRJESS
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
Quart Pot
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
#5 Pot
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
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Pre-Ordered Plants
Pre-ordered plants are scheduled to ship in Spring 2025. We carefully plan our shipping dates based on your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone to ensure optimal planting conditions upon arrival. Want it sooner/later? Reach out, and we'll try our best to accommodate.
Estimated Spring Shipping Schedule
Estimated ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.
| Growing Zone | Estimated Ship Week |
|---|---|
| Zone 10 | March 24th |
| Zone 9 | March 31st |
| Zone 8 | April 7th |
| Zone 7 | April 14th |
| Zone 6b | April 21st |
| Zone 6a | April 28th |
| Zone 5b | May 5th |
| Zone 5a | May 12th |
| Zone 4 | May 19th |
| Zone 3 | May 26th |
Note: These are only estimated ship dates. Plants may ship out later depending on weather & growing conditions of the plant.
Note: Only plants indicated as pre-order will ship as shown above. All other plants and hard goods will ship as normal.
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