Gelsemium sempervirens ~ Carolina Jessamine attractive-bark Shear flower spikes after flowering

Shear flower spikes after flowering to promotes continuous bloom

The small maroon flowers bloom on arching stems in winter attracting butterflies and pollinators

or shift from a pink with white edging in new bloom to purple with white edging at maturity - and will experience new flowers several times throughout the spring and fall bloom time

twig blights

New York Botanical Garden

Gelsemium sempervirens ~ Carolina Jessamine attractive-bark Shear flower spikes after floweringCarolina Jessamine is a sprawling native evergreen climbing vine that can also be a groundcover. The shiny lance like light green leaves can develop yellow or purple hues in winter. Trumpet shaped bright yellow, fragrant flowers bloom late winter to spring. Prefers full sun and well drained soils. The flowers and leaves are highly toxic if ingested. Gelsemium sempervirens is an early nectar source for hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies. The dense