This rambling evergreen vine sports masses of fragrant tubular yellow flowers in late winter and early spring. It is well-suited for use on arbors and fences.
Latin Name
Gelsemium sempervirens
Family
Gelsemiaceae
Also Known As
Evening Trumpetflower Woodbine
Type of Plant
Vines
Bloom Season
February - April
Seasons
Winter
Spring
Specifications
Max Height: 20'
Max Spread: 6'
Uses
Sunlight Exposure
Full Sun
Toxicity
Do not ingest
Colors
Native Range
Southern United States, Mexico, Guatemala
History
Washington's gardener planted four yellow jessamines by the garden gates in 1786.
Other Details
Grown by Washington
Planted at Mount Vernon
Hardiness Zones
Average annual extreme minimum temperature 1976-2005
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